Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chicago, IL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
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Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD for Medicare patients.
| breast exam | 14 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 15 |
| gynecologic procedures | 14 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chicago, IL were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
| breast exam | 14 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 15 |
| gynecologic procedures | 14 |
Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 290 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.
Dr. B is one of the best OBGYN’s I’ve ever encountered. I’ve been a patient of hers for a few years now. I will continue to be a loyal patient until she decides to retire. She is an absolute gem. She’s really good at not only giving her feedback, but listening to her patients feedback as well. She’s very instrumental at making sure her patients know all of their options, and she doesn’t push you into making a choice that you aren’t comfortable with. She really has a gift of listening to you and asking you what would you like to do as far as your care. I appreciate that about her. You would be doing yourself a service by choosing Dr. B as your women’s health provider.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Sofia Buenaventura's area of specialization is obstetrics & gynecology. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Dr. Buenaventura's areas of expertise include the following: colposcopy, menopause, and contraception (birth control). She accepts Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama, Dr. Buenaventura attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.
