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Office
12400 South Harlem
Palos Heights, IL 60463Phone+1 708-385-6710Fax+1 708-385-6949
Summary
- Dr. Barbara Soltes is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Palos Heights, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Advocate Christ Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, and Rush Oak Park Hospital. She received her medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has been in practice 38 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. She specializes in reproductive endocrinology & infertility and is experienced in menopause, hysteroscopy, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, hashimoto's thyroiditis, and post-menopausal osteoporosis. She has more than 100 publications and over 50 citings.
Education & Training
- Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1990 - 1992
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1986 - 1990
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/NYC Health and Hospitals (Elmhurst)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1984
- Loyola University of ChicagoBA, Sociology, Biology, 1980 - 1984
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 1990 - 2026
- NY State Medical License 1986 - 2011
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doc in Chicago Castle Connolly, 2019, 2021-2022
- Top Docs in Chicago Chicago Magazine, 2011, 2014, 2019-2022
- Chicago Magazine - Women's Health Castle Connolly, 2006, 2010-2011, 2015, 2019-2020
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Clinical Trials
- Estrogen Therapy as Prevention in the Progression of Aneurysm (EPPA) Trial Start of enrollment: 2013 Apr 01
- IDA-01 A Randomised, Open-Label, Comparative Study of Intravenous Iron Isomaltoside 1000 (Monofer®) and Iron Sucrose Start of enrollment: 2014 May 01
- Efficacy and Safety of Elagolix in Combination With Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate for the Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Associated With Uterine Fibroids in Premenopausal Women Start of enrollment: 2015 Dec 22
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 21 citationsOccurrence of menses or pregnancy after cessation of a continuous oral contraceptive.Anne R. Davis, Robin Kroll, Barbara Soltes, Nan Zhang, Gary Sondermann Grubb
Fertility and Sterility. 2008-05-01 - 13 citationsIntense pulsed light therapy.Barbara Soltes
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. 2010-12-01 - 8 citationsOptimizing tubal epithelial cell growth promotes mouse embryo hatching in cocultureJonna Frasor, Richard Sherbahn, Barbara Soltes, Mary Wood Molo, Zvi Binor
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 1996-05-01
Journal Articles
- Return to menses after cessation of a continuous oral contraceptiveDavis, A. Soltes, B., et al., Fert Steril, 1/1/2008
- Safety and Efficacy of a Continuous once-a-week 17 Beta Estradiol/levonorgestrel transdermal system and its effects on vasomotor symptoms and endometrial safety in pos...B. Soltes, Menopause Group., Menopause, 1/1/2002
- Triphasic Norgestimate-Ethinyl Estradiol for Treating Dysfunctional Uterine BleedingB. Soltes , Contraceptive Study Group., Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1/1/2000
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- The impact of medical training on the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of EndometriosisSoltes, B. King, J., Rush Theta Xi Research Week, 1/1/2010
- Osteoporosis Awareness among health care providersGrimes,E , Soltes, B. Singh, P, Bae, S, Shott, S, Larson, S., American College of Obsterics and Gynecology Annual Meeting, 1/1/2009
- Correlation of C-Reactive Protein and Night Sweats in Endometriosis Patients.King, J., Soltes, B., Rush Theta Xi Research Week, 1/1/2008
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Lectures
- Sexy Senior – A Guide to Aging SexualityRush Medical Center - 1/1/2015
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Aging WomenRush Center for Pelvic Health - 1/1/2014
- Current Concept in Menopause 20131/1/2013
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Other
- Hormonal Changes in a Woman’s BrainWMAQ TV (NBC)
Chicago, Illinois - 1/1/2014 - Dangers of YAZWMAQ TV (NBC)
Chicago, Illinois - 1/1/2009 - Menopause: Head to ToeDiscover Rush Magazine
1/1/2006 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- 50 Unexpected Health Problems After 50July 3rd, 2019
- The Six Biggest Health Mistakes Women Make in Their 50sSeptember 9th, 2016
Grant Support
- Genetic Evaluation and Modification of Lifestyles to Improve Female life Expectancy (GEMLIFE)Private Grant2020–2025
Research History
- Center for Women's Research Clinical DirectorPrincipal Investigator on over 125 published clinical trials on women's health2000 - 2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Certified Menopause Practitioner
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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