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Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD

(290 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: menopause, abnormal uterine bleeding, colposcopy, and more.

625 19th Street S
Birmingham, AL 35233

(205) 934-5631

Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chicago, IL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

Office Locations

The University of Chicago Medicine

1101 S. Canal Street Suite 201 & 202
Chicago, IL 60607

1-877-336-5667

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The University of Chicago Medicine

14290 S. La Grange Road
Orland Park, IL 60462

1-888-824-0200

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625 19th Street S
Birmingham, AL 35233

(205) 934-5631

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Some issues Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD can help you with:

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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	14
doctor visit	15
gynecologic procedures	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2023 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chicago, IL were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam	14
doctor visit	15
gynecologic procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2023 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD From 2023 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

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. Sofia Buenaventura, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, 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. Sofia Buenaventura, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Aetna POS

Medicare Advantage

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

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 290 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

4.9

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-21

Dr. B is one of the best OBGYN’s I’ve ever encountered. I’ve been a patient of hers for a few years now. I will continue to be a loyal patient until she decides to retire. She is an absolute gem. She’s really good at not only giving her feedback, but listening to her patients feedback as well. She’s very instrumental at making sure her patients know all of their options, and she doesn’t push you into making a choice that you aren’t comfortable with. She really has a gift of listening to you and asking you what would you like to do as far as your care. I appreciate that about her. You would be doing yourself a service by choosing Dr. B as your women’s health provider.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Gynesonics, Inc.	$140 SONATA SONOGRAPHY-GUIDED TRANSCERVICAL FIBROID ABLATION SYSTEM $140

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$140

Biography

Dr. Sofia Buenaventura, who practices in Chicago, IL and Orland Park, IL, is a medical specialist in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Buenaventura's areas of expertise include colposcopy, menopause, and contraception (birth control). She is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. She studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Buenaventura's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers.