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Is There A Chicago Dr. Who Deals With Pregnancy?

kprince

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kprince Apprentice
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After going for a walk, I thought I would throw this out to you ( the experts) is anyone knows of a good doctor who deals with people who have celiacs and pregnancy ( I am 5 weeks along). Also, if anyone knows of a great nutritionist.

Thanks again!!!

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Lillian Newbie
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After going for a walk, I thought I would throw this out to you ( the experts) is anyone knows of a good doctor who deals with people who have celiacs and pregnancy ( I am 5 weeks along). Also, if anyone knows of a great nutritionist.

Thanks again!!!

Hi!

I have a top specialist in the field from Rush. His name is Dr. Keshavarzian and he is totally dedicated to the research and latest findings of celiac sprue. His nutritionist is Sue Mikolitis. They are both excellent and you'll love them. About an oby/gyne in the field- I'm sure they can recommend. Good Luck! Lillian

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hlm34 Apprentice
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I am 8 months pregnant and celiac. I go to Dr. Anita Levin OB/GYN at Northwestern Hospital. A friend of mine who is pregnant and celiac also goes to her. She is really great. She doesnt "specialize" in celiac or anything, but she is certainly aware of the condition and will help you with medications/birth control, etc that are gluten-free. She listens so well and makes you feel really comfortable. love her.

As for Celiac doctor, I go to University of Chicago hospitals and see Carol Semrad. she is pretty good. the nutritionist there (can't remember her name) is a little harsh, in my opinion.

hlm34 Apprentice
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PS. Congrats and Good Luck! Its very exciting!

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There are several groups here in the Chicago area that have lots of information for you. We were diagnosed on the same day (6/26) and I also received little to no information from my doctor and dietician.

Rush has an adult celiac research program and the University of Chicago has a Celiac Disease Center. (Open Original Shared Link) Ronnie is on the phones and she is really good with advice. Also, if you were diagnosed with a endoscopy and are within the first 3 months of your diagnosis, they send out a "welcome" pack with samples and resources and whatnot (I am waiting excitedly for mine).

The Celiac Sprue Association of Greater Chicago is having a Gluten Free Picnic on Saturday. Their website is Open Original Shared Link They are another great resource for doctors.

I got the most support by going into matchup.com and finding the group Windy City Celiacs. I was so frustrated last week after receiving NO support from my GP, my GI AND my dietician and they responded with a TON of information, support and help.

Rush and the University of Chicago would be the two places I would start. Be careful, cuz I discovered that due to my HMO and my PCP home network, I cannot go to either place as they do not have a contract with my PCP's network...so insurance can catch you up.

Hope this helps from another new Windy City Celiac!

ps -- congrats and good luck!

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