Progressive Care For Women

Yes, Progressive Care for Women typically offers same-day or next-day appointments for most gynecologic concerns. The practice schedules without overbooking, which helps keep wait times short. Appointments start as early as 7am on select days.

The practice submits claims to most commercial insurance companies. Progressive Care for Women does not accept Exchange Plans. Each patient is responsible for confirming whether the practice falls within their specific insurance network by calling the member services number on their insurance card.

Self-pay patients receive a discounted rate and pay on the day of their visit. The practice applies the self-pay discount at the time of service. Contact the office directly for current pricing on specific services.

The practice performs a broad range of procedures in the office, including IUD insertions (Mirena, Skyla, and Paragard), Nexplanon implant placement, endometrial biopsy, endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy, sonohysterogram, intrauterine insemination, colposcopy, LEEP, and vein treatments. Many procedures require only local anesthesia. The team works with a group of anesthesiologists when additional support is needed.

The physicians at Progressive Care for Women perform all major gynecologic surgeries at Prentice Women's Hospital, which is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The practice holds attending privileges at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

The practice offers a full menu of aesthetic services including CoolSculpting, Botox, laser hair removal, IPL therapy, sublative skin rejuvenation, laser photo facials, microneedling, dermaplaning, sclerotherapy for spider veins, facials, microdermabrasion, and eyelash tinting. Licensed esthetician Alganesh Assefa has been with the practice since 2007 and performs laser treatments under physician supervision. The practice also carries Bioelements professional skin care products and offers Latisse for eyelash growth.

Yes, the practice provides after-hours access by paging the on-call physician. After-hours calls that require physician paging carry a $100 charge. For non-urgent matters, patients can also reach the practice through the patient portal.

Progressive Care for Women requires 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice may result in a $50 charge.

Yes, the practice offers validated discounted parking at two Northwestern Memorial Hospital parking structures: 222 E. Huron Street and 321 E. Ontario Street. Patients bring their ticket to the office for validation.

New patients can schedule an appointment by calling the office or booking online. The practice accepts most commercial insurance plans. Patients should verify their coverage before their first visit by contacting their insurance carrier directly.