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Comprehensive Women's Healthcare in Hoffman Estates
Northwest Associates for Women's Healthcare is a private group practice in Hoffman Estates, IL, dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for women at every stage of life. Our team of board-certified physicians specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive health, offering services ranging from routine wellness exams to high-risk pregnancy management and minimally invasive surgical procedures. We prioritize personalized attention, ensuring each patient receives the time and support needed to build trust and achieve optimal health outcomes. With decades of combined experience, our providers are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a respectful and understanding environment. We serve as trusted partners in healthcare, fostering long-term relationships with our patients and their families.Our practice emphasizes accessibility, with same-day phone responses and prompt appointment availability to accommodate urgent needs. By maintaining independence in our clinical decision-making, we tailor care plans to individual patient needs rather than institutional protocols. Our multidisciplinary approach covers preconception counseling, prenatal care, VBAC support, menopause management, and treatment for complex gynecological conditions. We invest in ongoing professional development to stay at the forefront of medical advancements while preserving the personal touch that defines our practice. For over three decades, we have been an integral part of the Hoffman Estates community, earning recognition through generations of patients who return to our practice for their daughters' care.
Services
Obstetrical Care
Gynecological Services
Prenatal Visits
VBAC Delivery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Birth Control
Endometriosis Treatment
Menopause Management
Pap Smears
HPV Vaccination
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care with board-certified OBGYN specialists
- Our physicians have decades of experience in women's health
- We provide same-day phone responses and prompt appointment scheduling
- Our practice maintains complete clinical independence for patient-focused decisions
- We offer comprehensive services from adolescent care to menopause management
What people say
Exceptional delivery experience
Compassionate providers
Successful VBAC support
Generations of family care
Prompt appointment availability
Services
Obstetrical Care
Our comprehensive obstetrical care covers all stages of pregnancy, from preconception counseling to postpartum support. We provide routine prenatal visits, genetic testing, fetal monitoring, and high-risk pregnancy management. Our experienced team delivers personalized care plans tailored to each mother's unique needs, ensuring safe and successful outcomes for both low-risk and complex pregnancies. With multiple VBAC-certified providers, we support natural birth options while maintaining readiness for emergency interventions when necessary.
Gynecological Surgery
We specialize in minimally invasive gynecological procedures including robotic-assisted surgeries, endometrial ablations, and laparoscopic treatments. Our surgical expertise addresses conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic organ prolapse with reduced recovery times compared to traditional methods. The team performs in-office procedures such as hysteroscopies and IUD placements, offering convenient access to essential women's health interventions while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Birth Control
Our contraceptive services include comprehensive counseling and implementation of all modern birth control methods. We offer long-acting reversible contraceptives like IUDs and Nexplanon implants, along with traditional oral contraceptives and barrier methods. Providers work closely with patients to select appropriate options based on individual health profiles, lifestyle factors, and family planning goals, ensuring informed decision-making and ongoing support for effective contraception management.
Menopause Management
We provide specialized care for women navigating menopausal transitions, addressing symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, and bone density concerns. Our approach combines hormone replacement therapy options with lifestyle modifications and preventive care strategies. Through regular monitoring and personalized treatment plans, we help patients maintain quality of life and reduce long-term health risks associated with hormonal changes during this natural life stage.
Pap Smears
Our preventive gynecological care includes regular Pap smear screenings for early detection of cervical abnormalities. We follow current guidelines for screening intervals while providing HPV testing and colposcopy services when needed. Our providers ensure patient comfort during exams while maintaining thorough documentation and clear communication about results and any required follow-up procedures for abnormal findings.
People
Fred Duboe
MD, Diplomate, A.B.O.G.
Board-certified OB/GYN with over 35 years of experience, Dr. Duboe graduated from Brown University and University of Illinois Medical School. He brings extensive expertise in high-risk pregnancies and complex deliveries, maintaining active hospital privileges for comprehensive patient care.
Gail Gerber
MD, F.A.C.O.G.
Practicing since 1987, Dr. Gerber specializes in routine and high-risk obstetrics with particular interest in adolescent gynecology. Her long-standing commitment to Hoffman Estates families includes second-generation patient care, delivering multiple generations within the same families.
Abby Seruya
MD, F.A.C.O.G.
Joining the practice in 2015, Dr. Seruya focuses on minimally invasive surgeries and natural birth support. She completed residency at Rush University Medical Center and maintains active involvement in improving maternal outcomes through evidence-based delivery practices.
Bishara Baddour
MD, F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.
Specializing in reproductive endocrinology and high-risk obstetrics, Dr. Baddour brings expertise in infertility treatments and complex gynecological surgeries. His dual fellowship status reflects commitment to both clinical excellence and surgical innovation in women's health care.
Questions
What OBGYN services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive women's health services including prenatal care, gynecological exams, birth control management, menopause treatment, and minimally invasive surgeries.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We accept major insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and United Healthcare. Contact our office for specific verification.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at (847) 884-1800 or use our online scheduling system for appointment requests with available providers.
Are weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer Saturday morning appointments from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for patient convenience.
What payment options exist?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and offer flexible payment plans through our financial coordinator.
Can I see the same doctor throughout pregnancy?
Yes, our continuity of care model allows patients to maintain consistent provider relationships through prenatal, delivery, and postpartum stages.
Reviews (6)
Michelle Henson
Dec 11, 2021
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If you are looking for extremely long wait times, this is the place! You'll see a different doctor every visit and they won't even know who you are. I was pregnant with twins and in my 30s, and I only received one ultrasound my entire pregnancy!!! There are so many OB doctors out there, you can definitely find better than this.
REPLY TO YOUR RESPONSE: That's because I was under your "care" in 2005 and was not able to leave Google reviews back then.
REPLY TO YOUR RESPONSE: That's because I was under your "care" in 2005 and was not able to leave Google reviews back then.
Chevelle Gandsey
Sep 12, 2021
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Terrible scheduling. You can never get ultrasound at the same visit as an appointment. They never leave messages even if you indicate that on your intake forms. The doctor who is not even board certified pressured me into a c section then botched my son's circumcision leading to additional surgery. Janaki Nandam avoid. They administer unneeded tests in order to make money and when I was sick while pregnant they had me go to my PCP instead of seeing me to check the baby. Then called my work phone 10 times in 1 day to make another appointment with a doctor after the nurse could not explain why a
Janique Bata
Nov 07, 2020
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I met all their doctors and they are all very knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Abby Seruya did an excellent job at delivering my baby. Overall, I had a great experience working with this team throughout my pregnancy. Would highly recommend
Alex Dag
Oct 08, 2020
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I do not recommend coming here! First time being pregnant and the doctor could care less. She was so quick to be in and out she didn't even go over anything with me. Of course being a newly pregnant woman I had a lot of questions and she ignored them all. I would of expected the doctor to go over the do' s and don't's but she had no advice. I even told her how sick and uncomfortable I was and again ignored me. I gratefully found another obgyn who listened and cared. Find you a doctor that cares!!!!
Nickol E.
Dec 09, 2019
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I just started coming to northwest associates for womens healthcare about 3 months ago and I already feel so comfortable with the doctors and staff here! Dr. Gerber is so knowledgeable and patient answering all my questions as my husband and I start prepping to start a family. I am one of those people with high anxiety, but with Dr. Gerber and Barb I feel calm! They are so compassionate which is hard to find these days! I am so happy i started my care with Dr. Gerber and look forward to having her there every step up the way as I start my family.
Bonnie Beta
Sep 15, 2019
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New patient of Dr. Gerber, and I've never felt so listened to by any doctor before! Extremely thorough with my history, took her time with my answers and documenting them. Very gentle and fast GYN exam, and let me know of numerous options to help with menstrual pain, after all other blood work and exams come back okay. The staff is excellent as well. Receptionists were amazingly friendly and fast, nurse Barb super nice and efficient. I had blood work /labs done on the spot in the same office, and she didn't hurt me or leave a bruise. I needed an ultrasound and was able to get an appointment
