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Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD

(Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Toledo College of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, hysterectomy (uterus removal), robotic surgery, and more.

890 Garfield Avenue Suite 200
Libertyville, IL 60048

(847) 549-1818

Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2011 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health, The University of Chicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

Office Locations

The University of Chicago Medicine

11 Salt Creek Lane Suite 300
Hinsdale, IL 60521

1-888-824-0200

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400 Skokie Boulevard Suite 300
Northbrook, IL 60062

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5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

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880 W Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(847) 618-1000

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890 Garfield Avenue Suite 200
Libertyville, IL 60048

(847) 549-1818

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Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2019 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	26
cytology	11
doctor visit	140
gynecologic pathology	11
lab tests	40
pelvic imaging	30
preventive care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
women's imaging	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	94

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	47
breast exam	20
cytology	28
doctor visit	180
gynecologic pathology	28
gynecologic procedures	20
lab tests	75
preventive care	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	108

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
breast exam	17
cytology	33
doctor visit	158
gynecologic pathology	33
gynecologic procedures	17
lab tests	86
pelvic imaging	37
preventive care	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	37
women's imaging	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	113

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL were lab tests, blood draw, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

blood draw	38
breast exam	18
cytology	24
doctor visit	159
gynecologic pathology	24
gynecologic procedures	18
lab tests	67
pelvic imaging	33
preventive care	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
women's imaging	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	56
Male	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	8
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	4
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2011. She completed residency at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (2011)

Residency: St. Joseph's Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (2016)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

The University of Chicago Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

Aetna POS

Medicare

Humana

PHCS PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United W500 Emergent Wrap

Aetna Better Health *see insurance page

United Options (PPO)

CountyCare *see insurance page

BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)

United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)

University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

United Choice HMO (specialists only)

BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)

Aetna HMO (specialists only)

United Choice Plus POS/PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Farah A. Alvi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$789 Da Vinci Surgical System $789
AbbVie Inc.	$434 LO LOESTRIN FE $111	LINZESS $62	Synthroid $55	UBRELVY $52	Orilissa $43	Other $111
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$319 XIFAXAN $294	Trulance $25
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$223 INTRAROSA $206	VYLEESI $17
Novo Nordisk Inc	$212 Saxenda $156	$57
Other	$3,577 NovaSure $228	Slynd $163	MYFEMBREE $139	Orilissa $115	IMVEXXY $95	Other $2,838

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,465
Travel and Lodging	$789
Consulting Fee	$175
Education	$104
Gift	$22

Biography

Dr. Farah Alvi's specialty is gynecology. Clinical interests for Dr. Alvi include menopause, myomectomy (fibroid removal), and fibroids (leiomyoma). She is professionally affiliated with AdventHealth, The University of Chicago Medicine, and Endeavor Health. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans. Her practice in Hinsdale, IL is open to new patients as reported by AdventHealth. Before performing her residency at Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Dr. Alvi attended the University of Toledo College of Medicine for medical school.