Advocate Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology – Des Plaines
Obstetrics/Gynecology • Des Plaines, IL • Since 1897
About
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (LGH) is a nonprofit, 645-bed teaching hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, part of Advocate Aurora Health. Founded in 1897, LGH operates a Level I trauma center and houses Advocate Children’s Hospital – Park Ridge. It provides a broad range of services including wellness exams, cardiovascular and surgical care, and resident training programs in collaboration with nearby medical schools. The facility offers a virtual tour for patients and visitors, is LEED Gold certified, and has several specialized departments (e.g., cardiovascular rehab, women's health, neurosurgery). LGH is one of the Chicago area's largest hospitals and affiliates with the Chicago Medical School and other medical education programs. If your query is specifically about obstetrics/gynecology in Des Plaines, LGH is not located there, but it is affiliated with Advocate’s broader obstetrics/gynecology network and could be a related reference under Advocate Medical Group. For precise Des Plaines OB/GYN services, you may want to search for Advocate Medical Group locations in Des Plaines directly.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Address
1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068, US
Phone
18003238622
security@aah.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Chimene Pellar): 4.7/5 (70)
- rater8 (Dr. Chimene Pellar): 4.9/5 (197)
- rater8 (Dr. Beth A. Sum): 4.7/5 (187)
- Healthline (Dr. Susan Rim): 3.7/5 (12)
Patients praise
- Highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and attentive physicians
- Comprehensive and thorough care for pregnancies and gynecological issues
- Many patients report long-term satisfaction and trust in their providers
- Professional and gentle approach during examinations
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times for appointments and scheduling difficulties
- Some experiences of rushed appointments or dismissive bedside manner with specific providers
- Instances of poor communication from administrative and office staff
"My primary OB Dr. Sipahi is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, kind, and patient. She has guided me carefully and thoughtfully through issues that arose unexpectedly."
— LocalityBiz Patient Review"Dr Pellar is a great listener. She’s easy to communicate with. Show concerns. Answers questions completely. She makes makes patient comfortable."
— rater8 Patient Review"I advise anyone considering Dr. Rim to not use her unless you have infinite time in schedule to reschedule appointments and to be treated as less than human."
— Vitals Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Des Plaines OB/GYN | Board-Certified Obstetrics & Gynecology — Aug 3, 2023
- Advocate - Plamen N. Dotchev, MD - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Mount Prospect, IL 60056 — Apr 28, 2026
- ADVOCATE MEDICAL GROUP - Updated June 2026 - 12 Reviews — Jun 30, 2026
- Experienced OB/GYNs Advocate Lutheran General Hospital — Aug 11, 2024
- Patient Service Representative (PSR) - OB/GYN Clinic - Part-Time — Jun 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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