Meet our team | Northwestern Specialists for Women

Meet our team

Northwestern Specialists for Women is a proud team of Ob-Gyns and women’s health nurse practitioners who are passionate about women’s care and strive to create a supportive, nurturing environment for their patients. Below, learn more about our providers and their unique contributions to our practice.

Our Obstetricians & Gynecologists

Bonnie E. Wise, M.D. | Northwestern Specialists for Women
Bonnie E. Wise, M.D.
Dr. Bonnie Wise brings a wealth of expertise diagnosing, treating, and educating patients on all facets of women’s health and wellness. Her extensive career in clinical, academic, and administrative roles began at Northwestern in 1997 as a Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University’s affiliate medical school, The Feinberg School of Medicine. She is a founding partner of the Northwestern Specialists of Women, founded in 2008, and is immensely proud of the team of providers and staff that have come together to deliver the highest level of care to patients. Taking the time to listen and educate is an essential element to her care approach. Dr. Wise provides care from adolescence through post menopause and is a skilled minimally invasive surgeon, offering a host of in-office procedures for polyp and fibroid removal and uterine ablation. Additionally, she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal bleeding, infertility, and perimenopause and menopausal transition. As Chief Medical Officer for Together Women’s Health, assuring that the future of delivering care to women in a private practice model is sustained and prevails in a time where healthcare delivery is changing is her mission and legacy. She has been recognized by the North American Menopause Society and has earned the endorsement by the society as a certified menopause consultant. She has proudly served as the Clinical Liaison for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2014. She represents all the affiliated private providers that comprise the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has served on innumerable hospital committees in her role. Dr. Wise received a B.A. from Boston University, attended The Chicago Medical School, and completed her residency at the University of Illinois and Michael Reese Hospitals. She is a Fellow of The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The American Medical Association, The Chicago Medical Society, The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. She is lifelong athlete and outdoor enthusiast. In her free time, she loves to gather with friends and family sharing in good food and laughter. Her source of inspiration comes from her husband of 30 years and her two beautiful children who are the loves of her life, not to mention her Portuguese Water dogs!
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Kimberly McMahon, M.D. | Northwestern Specialists for Women
Kimberly McMahon, M.D.
Upon graduating from Tulane University with an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering, Dr. McMahon received both a Master’s Degree in Physiology and a Medical Degree from the University of Louisville. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is a Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as a certified menopause practitioner for the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Dr. McMahon is now focusing her practice on gynecological patients, from adolescence through menopause. Dr. McMahon performs a wide range of office procedures including hysteroscopic polyp and fibroid removal as well as endometrial ablation. She sees her obstetric patients through the first trimester, ensuring a smooth transition to her partners who will provide ongoing prenatal care. Dr. McMahon is a Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University’s affiliate medical school, The Feinberg School of Medicine, and has been practicing since 2001. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three amazing children. She is committed to medical student education and giving back to the community. She has volunteered at a public health clinic on the northwest side of Chicago since 2009 providing gynecologic care to women in an underserved community. In 2019 she also began volunteering at a second clinic in the West Town neighborhood.
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Dayna Salasche, M.D. | Northwestern Specialists for Women
Dayna Salasche, M.D.
As one of the founding physicians of the Northwestern Specialists for Women (NSW), Dr. Salasche brings over 15 years of medical expertise and specialist training. In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she is also on staff at Prentice Women’s Hospital and a clinical instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University’s affiliate medical school, The Feinberg School of Medicine. Ensuring all her patients receive the most comprehensive care, Dr. Salasche is dedicated to taking the time to educate patients on all of their healthcare needs. She is committed to furthering patient health and well being, as well as making sure that each and every patient truly understands their symptoms, diagnosis and the proper steps to take towards optimal health. Dr. Salasche is passionate about caring for women and assisting in all life transitions – from adolescence to childbearing, to menopause and beyond. She is skilled at minimally invasive in-office procedures such as endometrial ablation and hysteroscopic polyp and fibroid removal. Dr. Salasche received her B.S. at the University of Illinois in Psychology and then attended Rush University Medical College in Chicago. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lutheran General Hospital, where she also served as Chief Resident. When she can, Dr Salasche loves to focus on her own health and loves riding her Peloton, practicing yoga and weight training. She also enjoys getting lost in a great book! Her husband and two boys are the loves of her life and her favorite travel partners.
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Seema Venkatachalam, M.D. | Northwestern Specialists for Women
Seema Venkatachalam, M.D.
Dr. Venkatachalam (she/hers) is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist with over 20 years of experience in providing progressive and equitable care, from adolescence through menopause. She particularly loves guiding people through their fertility journey, whether it be through contraception counseling and treatments, actively managing infertility obstacles, or providing reproductive choice options. She is an expert in the management of the abnormal pap smear and the treatment of menstrual cycle issues, including abnormal bleeding or PCOS. She is skilled at minimally invasive surgery, including endometrial ablations and hysteroscopic treatments for both abnormal bleeding and infertility. Obstetrically, Dr. Venkatachalam is passionate about managing both low risk and higher-risk pregnancies, including pregnancies that are complicated by hypertension, preterm labor, or diabetes, having presented research on gestational diabetes at both the regional and national levels. She enjoys caring for advanced maternal age pregnancies, twin gestations, and for those who desire evaluation for a vaginal delivery after a cesarean section. With a strong belief that educating women improves health outcomes, Dr. Venkatachalam has served as a guest speaker throughout Chicago, including the Illinois’ Department of Health and Human Services and local organizations like the Northside Parents Network and Step Up!, She continues to be featured on WGN News in Chicago, discussing often ignored female issues. Dr. Venkatachalam is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University where she has earned multiple teaching awards. She has spent time in both Asia and Africa, providing services such as prenatal care and STD prevention to underserved populations as well as providing volunteer gynecological services at the CHC free clinic in Chicago since 2010. In 2022, Dr. Venkatachalam was named a Top Doc by the Best in Illinois Magazine. This demonstrates her ardent belief that comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care can only be achieved through education and the advocacy of reproductive rights. Dr. Venkatachalam graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Biology and French Literature. She received her Masters in Public Health from the George Washington University in Washington D.C., specializing in Epidemiology. After earning her MD from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University. Prior to joining NSW, she was on faculty at Emory University, serving as Residency Coordinator in addition to providing outstanding patient care. Dr. Venkatachalam is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is proficient in both Spanish and French. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 daughters, and her dog. She enjoys conducting on-line cooking classes, studying classical Indian dance, and traveling, having visited over 50 countries on six of the seven continents.
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Melissa Dugan-Kim, M.D. | Northwestern Specialists for Women
Melissa Dugan-Kim, M.D.
Dr. Dugan-Kim joined the highly regarded team at The Northwestern Specialists for Women in 2009. Driven by a desire to help patients achieve both their wellness and family-building goals, Dr. Dugan-Kim provides comprehensive and compassionate medical care to women throughout every stage of their life. The array of obstetrical and gynecological services provided by Dr. Dugan includes annual exams with a focus on lifestyle medicine, adolescent contraceptive counseling, management of PCOS, preconception counseling, infertility evaluation and treatment, and pregnancy care (including multiples). She also treats uterine bleeding and fibroids, provides medical menopause management, performs colposcopy and LEEP procedures as well as gynecologic imaging. Dr. Dugan also performs both traditional and specialty minimally-invasive surgical procedures such as hysteroscopic fibroid resection, endometrial ablation and laparoscopy. Completing her BS in Biology with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign, Dr. Dugan graduated Magna Cum Laude and earned the title of James Scholar. She went on to complete both her medical degree and masters in public health at Northwestern University Medical School, earning membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her residency at Northwestern University Prentice Women’s Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. She is a Board Certified Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In her free time, Dr. Dugan enjoys an active city life with her husband and two daughters.
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Hillary Edelman, M.D. | Northwestern Specialists for Women
Hillary Edelman, M.D.
Dr. Edelman started with Northwestern Specialists for Women in the fall of 2020, specializing in both high and low risk pregnancies, infertility, individualized contraception counseling and treatment, adolescent gynecology, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and polyps, gynecologic surgery for a wide range of conditions, and general well-woman care. She performs in-office gynecologic procedures that optimize treatment success as well as patient comfort and convenience. She also has expertise and a strong interest in minimally-invasive surgery, including both laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic surgery. She is a certified robotic surgeon with the Da Vinci Surgical System. She emphasizes patient education in her practice and hopes to inspire all of her patients to be active participants in their healthcare. Dr. Edelman received a BS in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She then completed her residency training at Lutheran General Hospital, where she served as the Chief of Education. She is proficient in Spanish. She has a passion for teaching and is involved with medical education at all levels at Northwestern University’s affiliate medical school, The Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Edelman participated extensively in local community health outreach, as well as international mission trips throughout her medical training. In her spare time, she loves to travel, explore the city with friends and family, spend time outdoors, and lounge around with her golden retriever, Penny.
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Joanna Ryan, M.D. | Northwestern Specialists for Women
Joanna Ryan, M.D.
Dr. Ryan joined Northwestern Specialists for Women in 2021. She specializes in both high and low risk pregnancies, preconception counseling with focus on nutrition and lifestyle modification, evaluation and management of infertility with special attention to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and hormonal imbalance, endometriosis, fibroids, and recurrent pregnancy loss. She performs a wide range of office procedures, including diagnostic hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic polypectomy, LEEP procedure, D&C, and colposcopy. Dr. Ryan has a particular interest in caring for patients with chronic pelvic pain, where she promotes integrated, interdisciplinary treatment options, including biofeedback and pelvic floor physical therapy. She gave a Grand Rounds presentation and numerous lectures for students and residents on the pathophysiology and understanding of chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Ryan completed her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology with a Minor in Organic Chemistry from Loyola University in Illinois. She received her medical degree and residency training at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr. Ryan is fluent in English, Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, Slovak, and conversational Russian. In her free time, she enjoys an active city life, cooking, and traveling with her husband and son.
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Lisa Mazzullo, M.D. | Northwestern Specialists for Women
Lisa Mazzullo, M.D.
Dr. Mazzullo joins the team at NSW with a commitment to provide exemplary obstetrical and gynecological care to women in all stages in life. Her experience has allowed her to be a competent and compassionate caregiver and educator. Dr. Mazzullo is fully committed to her patients’ best health through preventive health care, state-of-the-art technology, and education. Dr. Mazzullo has a particular interest in preconception health, high risk pregnancies, including twins and advanced maternal age, hypertension, minimally invasive surgery, operative hysteroscopy, and fibroid management. Dr. Mazzullo has been an assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Medical School since 1997. She continues to be an avid mentor and educator to medical students and residents specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, taking great pride in having received numerous teaching awards over the years. She was an oral board examiner at the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 2000-2022, contributing to the maintenance of excellence of physicians in her field. Dr. Mazzullo received her B.A. in Biochemistry at Queens College in New York. She is a graduate of New York Medical School and completed her residency at the University of Massachusetts, where she acted as Chief Resident. She is also the co-author of “Before Your Pregnancy,” a comprehensive guide for couples on preconception health (Ballantine 5/2011). In her free time, Dr. Mazzullo enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling. She also enjoys romping with her golden doodle, Mr. Darcy Parker, who is also her personal trainer ensuring that she gets at least 10K steps a day.
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Our Advanced Practice Providers

Molly Reimann, W.H.N.P. | undefined
Molly Reimann, W.H.N.P.
Molly is a board certified women’s health nurse practitioner and licensed advanced practice nurse who joined NSW with prior experience in family planning, contraceptive counseling, abnormal pap smear management, acute and complicated vaginitis, and general well-woman care. Molly has specialized training in the care of sexual assault survivors and is in the process of becoming a board certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). She enjoys providing care to women at all stages of life. Molly obtained her Bachelor of Science in microbiology, with a specialty in immunology, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She worked in pediatric fertility preservation research for a number of years before obtaining her Master of Science in Nursing at Boston College. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society and served as President of the Graduate Nurses’ Association at Boston College. Molly is passionate about working with women to achieve their individualized and unique health goals. She resides in Chicago and loves spending time running outdoors, exploring coffee shops around the city, and cooking with her family and friends.
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Beth Nagel, W.H.N.P. | undefined
Beth Nagel, W.H.N.P.
Beth Nagel is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of clinical experience. In the course of her career she has provided care to a wide range of women from adolescents to menopause. Beth is interested in contraception management, preconception counseling, infertility counseling, menopause management and obstetrical care. Beth encourages her patients to achieve their optimal wellness by promoting diet, exercise, mindfulness and preventative care. Prior to her advanced practice career, Beth worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Prentice Women’s Hospital and cared for low risk and high-risk obstetrical patients. Beth earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago. Beth has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Elmhurst College and a Bachelor of Science, in Health and Sport Studies from the University of Iowa. In her free time, Beth enjoys hiking, swimming, yoga and spending time with her family and friends.
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Dana Sullivan, D.N.P./F.N.P.-B.C. | undefined
Dana Sullivan, D.N.P./F.N.P.-B.C.
Dana started her nursing career at Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital’s postpartum units. After a few years, she was inspired to transition to Northwestern's Center for Fertility & Reproductive Medicine to gain experience and care for patients with infertility and fertility preservation management. This nursing experience included intrauterine inseminations, coordinating, and monitoring oral and injectable treatment cycles, fertility preservation for patients with cancer and transgender patients, and in-vitro preoperative and postoperative care. As part of her doctoral nursing education at Rush University, she implemented a transgender education quality improvement project at Northwestern with an emphasis on improving the staff's self-efficacy caring for patients. Dana’s interests in the Ob-Gyn field include treatment of infertility and family planning. She is passionate about forming strong patient relationships to ensure patients feel supported during sensitive fertility and gynecologic care.
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