Dr. Devin Garza
Dr. John Dulemba does some bowel work (but brings in a colorectal surgeon for resections), does his own urinary work, does diaphragm work, and works with a thoracic surgeon for lungs. He is always challenging the status quo. Dr. Dulemba does a “second look” surgery on his patients shortly after the first surgery.
Dr. Dulemba is a former helicopter and fixed wing pilot who enjoys skiing and his car (a Tesla). He absolutely LOVES the Steelers. Other than that, he says, he has no other hobbies. “Endometriosis/ adhesions are my life”.
“Too many patients/women do not know about this disease. I also think early intervention is so much better for women.”
Center of Excellence. Dr. Nezhat is an active and high profile endometriosis surgeon who was a pioneer in laproscopic procedures for excision of endometriosis. Is able to operate on Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis with an assistant surgeon. Takes some insurance but double and triple check with both his offices and insurance company before booking surgery on what exactly will be covered. Philosophy: “We treat every patient individually and separately, based on different factors, type of endometriosis, her goals, etc.”
Center of Excellence. Trained at the CEC. Able to do colorectal and lung and DIE. Accepts almost all insurance and so does hospital. Philosophy: “ Complete or optimal excision. We are a referral center, and work with colorectal surgeons, and urologists for advanced disease or DIE (deep endometriosis).We do have a clinic that deals with optimizing the non-surgical factors for achieving pregnancy eg. optimizing hormones and we have produced a unique, ‘food first’, evidence-based diet for endometriosis and believe diet is very important. We have at SLU a multidisciplinary Pelvic Pain Center, that we are a part of, that includes pelvic floor physical therapy.”
Specializes in endometriosis as it relates to Infertility and Miscarriages and partners with Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman. Is able to perform the uterine-saving Osada procedure in selected cases for adenomyosis. Will do ultrasound guided Nerve Blocks. He has a surgical partner that is a general hepatobiliary surgeon and they mostly operate together so he can perform hepatic, bowel, bladder excisions.
Philosophy: “I was one of the original gynecologists recommending and performing excision – along with Harry Reich and others. We all “learned together” and I have done clinical research for 30 years, often involving medical and surgical treatment of endometriosis and postoperative pelvic adhesions. We have two boarded urogynecologists in my group, along with Physical Therapists experienced in pelvic floor therapy. We treat patients on a very individualized basis, every situation is different and requires a different approach.” Able to operate on DIE, bowel and lung endo. Takes all insurance.
Dr. Kongoasa received his medical training in the United Kingdom and completed Residency at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Jersey. He was also formerly a CEC FMIGS Fellow, having completing an extensive LAPEX and MIGS training under Dr. Sinervo. A skilled Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon specializing in Laparoscopic Excision of endometriosis and treatment of pelvic pain.
Dr. Charles Miller is also at Naperville location.
Phone: 630-355-5764
Address: 120 Osler Drive, Suite #100
Naperville, IL 60540
Dr. McCarus is well-known for his adhesiolysis surgery. It is unclear whether he possesses a similar expertise in endometriosis excision.
A. Ben Abdu, MD, FACOG
Poplar Avenue Clinic
6584 Poplar Avenue
Suite 400
Memphis, TN 38138
Extensive research background. Is able to operate on Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis. Philosophy: “My medical practice is characterized by my underlying philosophy of treating patients with respect and dignity. I use a comprehensive, open-‐minded approach to providing leading-‐edge health care. My reputation as an endometriosis specialist was earned through my surgical skills and results following successful treatment of some the most difficult cases of endometriosis via laparoscopic excision surgery. Complete surgical removal of endometriosis is an essential step in achieving successful treatment outcomes. I believe that surgery is only part of the answer to restoring the health of patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain. I employ a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing leading edge, traditional Western medicine and alternative integrative medicine, combined with an open mind and trust in the patient. Treating this complex disease has not only resulted in my becoming a better physician, it has made me an expert in treating an array of less complex conditions as well.”
*Note: Dr. Cook was the surgeon for both AEEP’s founder, Holly and also for Meghan (badperiods.com) who collaborated on some aspects of the AEEP website