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Maria Teresa Tam, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chicago, IL

Maria TeresaTamMD, FACOG, FACS

Obstetrics & Gynecology Chicago, IL

General Gynecology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery

Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Ascension Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois

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  • Office

    2845 N. Sheridan
    Suite #902
    Chicago, IL 60657
    Phone+1 773-904-8644
    Fax+1 872-888-1206

Summary

  • Dr. Maria Teresa Tam is a gynecologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Ascension Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston, Ascension Health Saint Joseph hospital - Chicago, and Rush University Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and has been in practice 24 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Tagalog. She specializes in general gynecology and minimally invasive / endoscopic surgery and is experienced in office gynecologic procedures, vaginal pessaries, menopause, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and robotic surgeries.
  • Teresa Tam, MD on Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery

    Interviews with two of Dr Tam's patients who share their experiences in having their surgeries performed by Dr. Tam. using minimally invasive surgery.

Education & Training

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, 2012 - 2013
  • Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago)
    Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1994 - 1998
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1994
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    University of Illinois at ChicagoBS, Medical Laboratory Sciences, With Honors, 1984 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Focused Practice Designation
  • American College of Obstetrics and GynecologyFellow
  • American College of SurgeonsFellow
  • Surgical Review CorporationCenter of Excellence In Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  • Surgical Review CorporationMaster Surgeon in Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor of 2023 and 2024 Castle Connolly, 2023-2024
  • Service Excellence Award Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 2013
  • Chosen for Video interview, Annual Clinical Meeting Video Interview ACOG, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Angular Pregnancy in an Arcuate Uterus: Hysteroscopic Management of Retained Products of Conception  
    Teresa Tam, Carlos M Fernandez, Elliot M Levine, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 2/14/2024
  • Fatty intrusion in the uterus: a rare case of uterine lipoleiomyoma causing urinary retention  
    Teresa Tam, Carlos M Fernandez, Elliot M Levine, Lucero Diaz, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 11/20/2023
  • Effectiveness of a Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal System Device for Hysteroscopic Myomectomy on Patients’ Quality of Life: A Randomized Clinical Trial.  
    Teresa Tam and Lori Juarez, BMC Women’s Health, 10/13/2023
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Abstracts/Posters

  • “A Prospective Study of Dyspareunia Rates in Patients after Robotic-Assisted and Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.” (Oral Presentation)
    Tam, T., Sobowale, O., Dogal, N., Harkins, G., Davies, M., Open Communications 15 – Robotics at The 42nd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Washington, DC, 11/10/2013
  • “Comparison of Routes of Hysterectomy and their Surgical Outcomes in Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients.” (Virtual Poster)
    Tam, T., Gupta, M., Alligood-Percoco, N., delos Reyes S., The 42nd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Washington, DC, 11/10/2013
  • “Vaginal Pessaries: An Instructional Video.” (Video-film Presentation)
    Tam, T., Davies, M., Harkins, G., American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ 61st Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), Film Festival, New Orleans, LA, 5/1/2013
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Authored Content

  • Vaginal PessariesJanuary 2020
  • Ambulatory GynecologyMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors
    Castle Connolly Top DoctorsJanuary 2nd, 2024
  • Meet Teresa Tam of All for Women Healthcare in Lakeview
    Meet Teresa Tam of All for Women Healthcare in LakeviewNovember 7th, 2017
  • An Ob-Gyn Reinvents Herself
    An Ob-Gyn Reinvents HerselfFebruary 16th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Tagalog, Filipino