Dr. Katherine ThurerMD, FACOG
Preventive Medicine
at Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern — Chicago, IL
About
Katherine Thurer, MD, FACOG, specializes in integrative gynecology and women's health at the Raby Institute. She graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1999 and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Before medical school, she spent a year on HIV/AIDS education research for IV drug users in Los Angeles, an experience that deepened her commitment to community health. In 2003, AltaMed Health Services Corporation hired her to build a comprehensive women's health program for community health centers in underserved areas of Los Angeles. She moved to Chicago in 2005 and continued that community-focused work, including ongoing collaboration with Erie Family Health Center. A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Thurer views integrative medicine as a way to care for the whole person rather than focusing solely on disease. She has presented the Menopause Health Class Series and Integrative Women's Health classes.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northwestern University
Medical School
University of Miami School of Medicine (1999)
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Thurer right for?
Dr. Thurer is a strong fit for women seeking an integrative approach to gynecological care. Patients navigating menopause, hormonal health, or preventive women's health benefit from her whole-person philosophy. Her background in community health makes her effective with patients from a range of backgrounds and life circumstances. Women interested in combining conventional OB/GYN expertise with functional medicine will find her approach well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Thurer specializes in integrative gynecology and women's health. She combines her board-certified OB/GYN training with functional and preventive medicine. Her work focuses on caring for the whole person rather than treating isolated conditions.
Dr. Thurer earned her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1999. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She also attended Northwestern University for her undergraduate education.
Yes. Dr. Thurer holds the designation of Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, known as FACOG. This credential reflects advanced training and peer recognition in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Thurer views integrative medicine as a way to care for the whole person rather than focusing solely on disease. Her early work in HIV/AIDS education and community health shaped that perspective. She carried that commitment into building women's health programs for underserved communities in Los Angeles.
Dr. Thurer has a long history of community-centered care. In 2003, she built a comprehensive women's health program for community health centers in underserved areas of Los Angeles. After moving to Chicago in 2005, she continued that work through an ongoing collaboration with Erie Family Health Center.
Yes. Dr. Thurer presents the Menopause Health Class Series and Integrative Women's Health classes at the Institute. The practice offers these group sessions via Zoom, making them accessible beyond the Chicago area.
Dr. Thurer takes a whole-person approach to women's health. She integrates conventional OB/GYN expertise with functional and preventive medicine principles. Her clinical focus covers gynecological care, menopause, and long-term wellness planning for women.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026