Joanna Horwitz M.D.

Joanna Horwitz M.D. This is the professional page for Dr. Joanna Horwitz M.D., board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Dr. Joanna Horwitz
Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science-The Chicago Medical School

Internship: Loyola University

Residency: Loyola University

Specialty: Gynecologic Surgery, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Robotic Surgery

Clinical Interests: Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic Gynecologic Surgery, Contraception

Board Certified: Yes

Current Membership/Affiliations
ACOG (American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists)

The HPV vaccine is extremely important. I will definitely be vaccinating my kids. This recent change in dosing makes it ...
10/25/2016

The HPV vaccine is extremely important. I will definitely be vaccinating my kids. This recent change in dosing makes it even easier.

The new recommendation applies to children and adolescents who start being vaccinated against the virus before they turn 15.

A nice article on cesarean section and what to expect during and after.
10/25/2016

A nice article on cesarean section and what to expect during and after.

My patient is lying on the operating table trembling with fear. The cold, clinical bustle of the OR can feel [...]

Helpful article on how we keep track of how far along a pregnancy is, and why.
08/02/2016

Helpful article on how we keep track of how far along a pregnancy is, and why.

There are so few things I’m really, really adamant about as a women’s health provider. I mean, aside from the basic necessities (evidenced-based medici ...

Some important points here about having a baby later in life
05/10/2016

Some important points here about having a baby later in life

Media is buzzing with congratulations for Janet Jackson since she announced canceling her world tour to start have a baby. All the positive media is wonderful but at age 49 her pregnancy leaves man...

Some good points made in this article - important to be aware of some of these statistics. I see too many patients who d...
04/28/2016

Some good points made in this article - important to be aware of some of these statistics. I see too many patients who don't know how difficult it can be to get pregnant for the first time once you are in your early to mid-40s. It doesn't mean you should rush into having kids if the timing isn't right, but just being aware of the clock or even considering freezing your eggs can make a difference.

THE BLOG 40 Isn't the New 30 When It Comes to Your Ovaries 04/27/2016 09:25 am ET Shannon M. Clark, MD Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, and founder of BabiesAfter35.com. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Finally, positive attention is being paid…

An interesting perspective - enjoyed reading this one.
06/26/2015

An interesting perspective - enjoyed reading this one.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of planning, it was the age of spontaneity, it was the season of control, it was the season of chaos, it was the epoch of predictability, it was the epoch of fluctuation. We had everything before us, and even though nothing went acc…

Here is some helpful information on ovarian cysts.http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/o...
06/26/2015

Here is some helpful information on ovarian cysts.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/ovarian-cysts.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WH_June

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Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. If you have family members w...
06/24/2015

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. If you have family members with breast or ovarian cancer, see your doctor to learn more about your risk.

http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/ovarian-cancer.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=WH_June

Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. The ovaries make female hormones and produce a woman's eggs. Ovarian cancer is a serious cancer that is more common in older women. Treatment is most effective when the cancer is found early.

This is a fantastic website focusing on contraceptive choices - lots of good information and helps you choose the best o...
06/19/2015

This is a fantastic website focusing on contraceptive choices - lots of good information and helps you choose the best one for you.
http://bedsider.org/

Welcome to the free birth control support network. Find a doctor, find a birth control method, find a happier you in bed.

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Parkville, MO

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+18475831000

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