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Are you looking for a women’s health provider?
This list focuses on gynecologists and obstetricians in the Champaign-Urbana metro area.
Some people might call these medical professionals the gynie; the obgyn; a baby doctor; or even baby catcher.
Maybe you are thinking about becoming pregnant, are pregnant. Or perhaps you are new to town and want to make sure all of your medical needs are addressed. Or maybe your doctor has retired, moved or otherwise left the community. Regardless of the reason why you are seeking a new one — and regardless of your age or stage — rest assured, there are no shortage of high-quality gynecologists and obstetricians in our community.
If you are a woman who lives in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, you will need one of these doctors – even if you aren’t planning to have a baby anytime soon, or ever.
When we asked for recommendations for Champaign-Urbana OB/GYN Obstetrics providers, and almost 200 chambanamoms readers answered. The list of physicians and midwives below was generated by personal recommendations from chambanamoms.com Facebook readers. Please note, providers change often; not every doctor is a good fit for every person.
Doctors mentioned, with comments associated with each one:
- Susan Cooper-Morphew, MD. “I think I get pregnant just so I can see Dr. Cooper at Christie regularly.” “That’s why I had four kids in five years lol 😂 haha” “So personable. She genuinely loves every patient she has and knows all the kids name by heart. She really cares about every person she takes care of. Love her.” “She knew me and my body.” “Such a calming energy and someone who “gets it.”
- Sarah Young, MD. “Amazing, caring, knowledgable, professional, awesome, compassionate.” “Greatest Dr. Ever!!” “She was so laid back and easy going and never made me feel pressured into anything.”
- Tamara Helfer, MD. “She always takes her time with me where other doctors I have seen I feel like just another patient and not a real person.”
- Candace McGregor, MD. “Had her for my first and now my second. She’s amazing!” “She truly listens and shows genuine compassion.”
- Sumra Tayebaly, MD. “She listened and helped me.”
- Julia Anquandah, MD. Multiple mentions.
- Midwifery Services:
- Cathy Hinton, CNM
- Lindsay Bustle, CNM
- Annelise Smith, CNM
Reader comments: “Love them, great, wonderful.” “Fantastic.” “I absolutely adore her and would get pregnant just to be in her care again.”
Most of these doctors are located in the South Clinic, Urbana; some have hours in other locations.
Doctors mentioned, with comments associated with each one:
- Michael Hennesy, MD. “Very thorough, kind, and patient. Explains things very well. Did great with my c-section!” “He has made me feel comfortable at all of my appointments and taken his time to explain things and answer my questions.” “Very thorough.”
- Dana Morrison, MD. “Wonderful experience all the way through. Loved her!” “Super down to earth, responsive, and chill – just my style.”
- Chanda Reese, MD. “She was super helpful and was there for me through my pregnancy difficulties and even made sure she was the one who delivered our precious daughter. Highly recommend.” “Really friendly and cares about her patients.”
- Anna-Lisa Schmitz, MD. “Dr. Schmitz was amazing! She also stayed on until I delivered my daughter at 2 a.m. on Good Friday when she wasn’t required to. It was my first pregnancy and I can’t even begin to express the gratitude my husband and I have for her and the Carle team that took care of us the entire time!” ” She’s awesome.”
- Jeremy Johnson, MD. “When my doctor was on vacation after my son was born, he came to talk to me and was amazing. Now he’s my new doctor since mine retired! Spends a lot of time chatting and getting a full history.”
- Valerie Jennings, MD. “I felt so in control of what was going on. She’s amazing!” “She caught my placental abruption and saved my baby and I!”
- Tiffani Dillard, MD. “I had to have a procedure done and she came in and held my hand as they put me to sleep. It was touching.” “I absolutely love Dr Dillard and her NP Jamie Nixon. They’ve been great with both my first pregnancy and delivery and now second pregnancy.”
- Aubrey Hudson, PA. “She is FANTASTIC!” “She was such a calming presence during a seemingly stressful and scary time!” ” I just love her honesty & straightforward attitude!” “I love Aubrey and truly credit her with “finding” my breast cancer. She recommended I have a baseline mammo at 37, which showed a pea sized tumor.”
Midwifery Services:
- Ellen Solis, CNM
- Vanessa Grafton, CNM
- Carissa Swiatek, CNM
- Sarah Procko, CNM
- and others
Comments from readers: “Wonderful, short waiting time, med/intervention free, never feel rushed, listens.” “ I had wonderful births with them and I always left their office lifted up and encouraged.”
Independent
- Dr. Suzanne Trupin, Women’s Health Practice. “She is very open to talk about the science behind her methods of care and I found that tremendously helpful.” “I love Trupin’s direct, evidence-based approach to her practice.”
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