Advocate Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology
OB-GYN • Oak Park, IL • Since 1897
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (ALGH) is a nonprofit, teaching hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois (founded 1897; 645 beds). It operates a Level I trauma center and is part of Advocate Aurora Health. - The hospital houses Advocate Children's Hospital–Park Ridge and is affiliated with Chicago Medical School (Rosalind Franklin University) and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (Midwestern University). - Key stats: 29,025 admissions and 62,544 ER visits in the latest available year; 6,728 inpatient and 12,431 outpatient surgeries performed by its surgeons. - Awards/accreditations: LEED Gold, CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for echocardiography. - Services: broad medical and surgical specialties, wellness exams, virtual tours for patients/visitors; robust residency programs. - Location: 1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (HQ); operates in the Chicago area as part of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. - Notable identifiers: former names Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital; Level I trauma center; 645 beds. - Occupational and leadership info: nonprofit healthcare provider with a wide leadership team; part of Advocate Aurora Health network. Note: The provided page centers on Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge). Oak Park,” this page confirms ALGH’s broader hospital context and Park Ridge location, but does not detail Oak Lawn/ Oak Park Ob-Gyn clinics. If you want a focused summary for the Oak Lawn/Oak Park Ob-Gyn offices, I can search for and summarize those specific clinics.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Advocate Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology - Oak Lawn): 2.5 / 5 (41 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Alan Luke, Oak Lawn): 4.1 / 5 (38 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mary Nowak, Oak Lawn): 4.4 / 5 (28 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Alan Luke, Oak Lawn): 4.5 / 5 (62 ratings)
Patients praise
- Some individual physicians receive high ratings and praise for bedside manner/compassion
- Examples include Dr. Mary Nowak being described as caring, with short wait times and good appointment access
- Dr. Alan Luke receives strong ratings on physician-review sites (Healthgrades/WebMD), with positive comments about saving a patient and professionalism
Common complaints
- Reviews for the Oak Lawn practice location describe poor front desk/staff communication and dismissive or rude behavior
- Reports of appointment issues such as waiting a long time, last-minute changes/cancellations, and rescheduling/no-show-related problems
- The Birdeye listing for the Oak Lawn office shows a low overall rating (2.5) with negative experience summaries
"“Do not go here — I do not recommend this office. I had a very urgent health concern and had been waiting a long time for my appointment, only to get a call… telling me the doctor would not be in this week… the staff member was rude and dismissive.”"
- Birdeye review summary for Advocate Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology – Oak Lawn"“Worst front desk I came across. They’re not helpful, they don’t care at all. Very inconsiderate and won’t help you even if you ask. Never come here!!”"
- Birdeye review summary for Advocate Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology – Oak Lawn"“Dr Nowak is great!... bed side manner can’t be beat, wait times are short, and it’s pretty easy to get an appointment.”"
- Healthgrades review snippets for Dr. Mary Nowak (Oak Lawn)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Sarah Collins, MD, Obstetrician-Gynecologist | Orland Park, IL | WebMD - Apr 7, 2026
- Cynthia Mason – Oak Park, IL | Certified Nurse Midwife - Jan 9, 2026
- Advocate Christ Medical Center Ranks Nationally In Six Medical Specialties On US News | Oak Lawn, IL Patch - Jul 30, 2025
- Here's How IL Hospitals Rank By Specialty In U.S. News Report | Across Illinois, IL Patch - Jul 30, 2025
- Dr. Leah M. Ustas, MD - Psychiatrist in Oak Lawn, IL - May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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