Sandra Valaistis, MD
Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology
Chief, Section of Gynecology/Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Dr. Sandra Valaitis is an expert in treating women with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other disorders of the urogenital system. Her areas of interest include suburethral slings, complex reconstructive pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, repair of genitourinary fistulae, and the treatments of mesh complications and erosion. She is a member of the interdisciplinary care team in the Center for Pelvic Health.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Valaitis has lectured nationally and internationally to faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, nursing staff, and community audiences. She is the recipient of several awards for leadership and teaching excellence. Dr. Valaitis has been named a “Top Doctor” in women’s health byChicago magazine annually since 2011.
Practice Locations
Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
University of Chicago Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
3722 Harlem Avenue, Suite 201
Riverside, IL 60546
Year Started Practice
1994
Board Certifications
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical School
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Internship and Residency
The University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship
St. Georges Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Memberships
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Urogynecologic Society
Association of American Colleges
Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
National Association for Continence
North American Menopause Society
Languages Spoken
English
Lithuanian
Spanish
svalaitis@babies.bsd.uchicago.edu
Office Phone
(773) 702-6118
Office Fax
(773) 702-5159
Office Postal Address
Sandra Valaitis, MD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2050
Chicago, IL 60637
