Dr. Kenneth Finkelstein, DO, FACOOG – Founder of Women’s Healthcare of Illinois
Dr. Kenneth Finkelstein is the founder of Women’s Healthcare of Illinois and has been caring for women in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. He is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist, specializing in urogynecology. Dr. Finkelstein treats women experiencing bladder control issues such as incontinence and frequency. He also does routine gynecologic care.
Dr. Finkelstein holds degrees from the University of Georgia and the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, MO. He completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency training at Maccomb, Hutzel, and Riverview Hospitals, and the Michigan Health Center in Detroit in 1994. He previously served as Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program at Little Company of Mary Hospital. He was also chairman of Gynecologic Endoscopy at the Chicago Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Finkelstein is a Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Midwest University in Downers Grove and a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists. He is also a member of the American Urogynecology Society and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Dr. Finkelstein is a certified da Vinci® robotic surgeon and national proctor, training other physicians in robotic surgery.
Dr. Finkelstein grew up in Georgia and has lived in the Chicago south suburbs since 1997. Dr. Finkelstein is very family centric. He enjoys having experiences with his wife and four children, such as traveling, cheering on the Chicago White Sox or playing a round of golf.
Dr. Finkelstein on FOX 32 Chicago discusses the truth about menopause
It’s inevitable, that all women will experience menopause. Dr. Finkelstein defines what menopause actually means, ways to cope and explains if hormone replacement therapy is risky.
Dr. Finkelstein on FOX 32 Chicago discusses MonaLisa Touch
Millions of women suffer from vaginal discomfort and painful intercourse. Dr. Finkelstein talks to FOX 32’s Darlene Hill about a natural, painless and FDA approved treatment done at Women’s Healthcare of Illinois
Dr. Finkelstein on FOX 32 Chicago discusses overactive bladder
Nearly 30 million women suffer from overactive bladder and urinary leaking. Dr. Finkelstein and FOX 32’s Darlene Hill discuss why it is never normal to leak urine and how this issue can be fixed.
Dr. Finkelstein on FOX 32 Chicago discusses hysterectomies
It’s a new year and finally time to discuss having a hysterectomy. Watch Dr. Kenneth Finkelstein’s interview with co-anchor Darlene Hill on Fox 32 Chicago. Dr. Finkelstein sets the record straight on common misconceptions and why women should not put off having it done.
