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Dr. Seema Venkatachalam, MD

Dr. Seema Venkatachalam, MD

OB-GYN
900 N Kingsbury, Ste 130 N, Chicago, IL
4.85
“Dr. Venkatachalam is a fantastic doctor! She’s incredibly kind, but also no nonsense. Highly recommend!”
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Highly recommended
95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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About Dr. Seema Venkatachalam

**When scheduling your Well Woman Exam, please ensure it's scheduled one year after your previous exam and with your same provider.** Dr Venkatachalam (she/hers) is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist with over 20 years of experience providing progressive and equitable care from adolescence through menopause She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s in Public Health from George Washington University, her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University She particularly loves guiding people through their fertility journey, whether through contraception counseling and treatments, actively managing infertility obstacles, or providing reproductive choice options She is an expert in managing abnormal pap smears and treating menstrual cycle issues, including abnormal bleeding and PCOS Skilled in minimally invasive surgery, she performs endometrial ablations and hysteroscopic treatments for both abnormal bleeding and infertility Obstetrically, Dr Venkatachalam is passionate about managing both low-risk and higher-risk pregnancies, including those complicated by hypertension, preterm labor, or diabetes She has presented research on gestational diabetes at regional and national levels She enjoys caring for advanced maternal-age pregnancies, twin gestations, and patients seeking evaluation for vaginal delivery after cesarean section With a strong belief that educating women improves health outcomes, Dr Venkatachalam has served as a guest speaker throughout Chicago, including for the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services and local organizations like the Northside Parents Network and Step Up! She continues to be featured on WGN News in Chicago, discussing often ignored female health issues Additionally, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.

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Popular visit reasons

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Birth Control / Contraception
Endometrial Biopsy
Freezing of Gynecologic Warts
Infertility Consultation
Menstrual Cramp(s)
Vaginal Discharge / Infection
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Birth Control / Contraception
Endometrial Biopsy

Practice

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Office location

Northwestern Specialists for Women
900 N Kingsbury, Ste 130 N, Chicago, IL 60610
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Education and background

Hospital affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Prentice Women's Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Tennessee, Memphis, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)
  • George Washington University, Master's in Public Health
  • New York University, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional memberships

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • North American Menopause Society

Awards and publications

  • Dr. Venkatachalam was named a Top Doc by the Best in Illinois Magazine.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1790712776

Patient reviews

Overall rating
4.85
Wait time
4.74
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Venkatachalam was so affirming, warm, clear, and helpful. Definitely recommend to others, especially those with PCOS!
Dr. Venkatachalam is a fantastic doctor! She’s incredibly kind, but also no nonsense. Highly recommend!
My husband and I have been searching for awhile, for a DR we felt comfortable with, we found it!
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She was great! She even got me in for my first mammogram the same day with no wait.
Dr. Venkatachalam were very professional, caring, and listened to my concerns and needs. She is very knowledgeable and trustworthy as a gynecologist. Overall the visit was very efficient and Dr. Venkatachalam provided the optimal care for me!
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I had an excellent experience with Dr. V. She was warm, kind, not rushed, and understanding. I was very nervous and she made me feel comfortable. I feel so lucky to have found her.
I had a great experience with Dr. Venkatachalam. It's been a few years since I've been to an OB-GYN. Partly due to the pandemic, partly due to dragging my feet. Dr. Venkatachalam was easy to talk to, put me at ease, and carefully tailored her recommended treatments to my personal situation and preferences.
Highly recommend this group and this provider!
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Dr. V gave me the best first impression I’ve ever had with a physician. As silly as it sounds, I felt like I was treated like a person she was really interested in getting to know versus just another patient. She makes excellent eye contact so you are really having a one on one interaction. Unfortunately in my previous experiences, that was a rarity. She was very thorough in her line of questioning and every question was tied into my objective for coming in addition to her ensuring my wellness in every way. She provided me with excellent insight, great care, and I honestly I feel as if I truly lucked up with being under her care. 100000/10 highly recommend!!
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