Who We Are
Dr. Nye
Elizabeth R. Nye, MD, FACOG
Dr. Nye is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology, including stints as a volunteer physician in third-world countries. Committed to acceptance and encouragement of diversity, Dr. Nye stresses state-of-the-art medical care. Her standards are high. She remains up-to-date on current medical developments and issues. She emphasizes patient education and information, and encourages patients to take an active role in their medical care and treatment options. Dr. Nye provides obstetrical and gynecologic services, including preventative gynecological care and surgical intervention, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, as well as other gynecologic surgery. She also instructs medical students, nursing students, and resident physicians in clinical obstetrics and gynecology.
After traveling the world, Dr. Nye settled in Chicago with her daughter to be close to her family and to practice at two top-ranked teaching hospitals. Dr. Nye says her favorite part of the practice of medicine is getting to know her patients and building doctor-patient relationships which last over time and emphasize mutual respect. Her patients say of her, “She is always supportive—never judgmental,” “I feel cared about,” “She answers my questions and tells me what I need to know,” and “I know I can count on Dr. Nye.”
Sue
Sue Peters, PT
Susan M. Peters received her bachelor of science in physical therapy in 1990 from the University of Illinois, and has had over 20 years experience in the field. After completing her training, Sue went on to specialize in pelvic floor rehabilitation, and even went the extra mile attaining her CAPP certification by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2008. Not only does she specialize in women’s health and pelvic floor issues, Sue has a strong orthopedic background and training in the treatment of musculoskeletal and movement dysfunction.
Sue’s passion is in women’s health needs. She has extensive experience in pelvic health rehabilitation, including treatment of pre- and post-natal pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, low back pain, sciatica, and pelvic joint pain. Pelvic floor rehabilitation entails a wide variety of treatment options to restore the functions of the pelvic floor. These include pelvic floor muscle exercise and training, biofeedback, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise for core muscles, joint mobilization, and soft tissue work.
Sue and her husband are raising three daughters in Oak Park. In her free time, she enjoys biking and trips to national parks. Professionally, she has been involved in golf and runners’ clinics, and has instructed in back school and pain prevention programs.
Iola
Iola Pustelnik
Iola is a certified nurse midwife with over 22 years of experience in the field of women’s health. Iola graduated from CWRU in Ohio with a Master’s degree in nurse-midwifery and has been practicing full scope midwifery including care of women during pregnancy and post partum, general gynecology care and common gynecological conditions, contraception counseling and care of menopausal patient. Iola believes that a patient is at the center of team-based approach to care and involves her patients by not only providing education about their condition but partnering with a patient during all aspects of their care.
(Iola is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian languages)
