ABOUT US
OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Charles E. Miller is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is in private practice in metropolitan Chicago where he specializes in the treatment of infertile couples and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Miller is the Founder, President, and Medical Director of The Advanced IVF Institute and The Advanced Gynecologic Surgery Institute, Charles E. Miller, MD & Associates. Per the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology’s (SART) 2016 statistics, Dr. Miller’s clinic was number one in the state for fresh embryo transfers for women in the under 35 age group as well the 35-37 age group. Nationwide, Dr. Miller’s clinic ranked number 19 and 16 respectively. A graduate of the honor’s program in Medical Education at Northwestern University,
Dr. Miller completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Parkland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Miller then matriculated at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Dr. Miller is an internationally renowned expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and the treatment of infertility. Dr. Miller is a Past President of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (2011-2013) and is a Past President of the AAGL (2007-2008), the world’s largest organization dedicated to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Miller is the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and the Director of the AAGL Fellowship Program in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. In addition, given Dr. Miller’s interest and expertise in egg freezing, he was recently appointed the Consulting Reproductive Endocrinologist of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital’s Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Transplantation (HPCT) Program. Dr. Miller currently holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor, Department of OB/GYN, at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
In June 2017, Dr. Miller was the recipient of The Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Award for Excellence in Resident Teaching. This award is the National Faculty Award for promoting high standards of residency education in the field of obstetrics and gynecology by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. At the recent AAGL 47th Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology (November 2018 – Las Vegas, NV), Dr. Miller was the recipient of the John F. Steege, MD Mentorship Award. This award recognizes an AAGL member who has provided support and encouragement to the next generation of surgeons in the specialty of minimally invasive gynecology for at least 10 years.
Current Specializations
- Treatment of infertility (in-vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetics screening, donor egg and gestational carrier)
- Fertility preservation (ovum, sperm and tissue cryopreservation)
- Advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Robotic assisted surgery
- Treatment of uterine fibroids (laparoscopic/hysteroscopic removal – myomectomy)
- Treatment of endometriosis (medical and surgical)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic/hysteroscopic scar tissue removal (adhesiolysis)
- Treatment of pelvic pain
- Isthmocele repair
- Female pelvic congestion
Dr. Kirsten Sasaki – Associate Director, AAGL Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. She is in private practice with Drs. Charles E. Miller and Aarathi Cholkeri‐Singh at The Advanced Gynecologic Surgery Institute in the metropolitan Chicago area. After completing her residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, she was accepted as a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellow through the AAGL, the world’s largest organization dedicated to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She completed her fellowship at Lutheran General Hospital, under Dr. Miller, and also trained with multiple surgeons in the fields of General Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecologic Oncology, and Urogynecology.
Dr. Sasaki prides herself on providing excellent patient care, and has won several awards for her compassion and humanism in medicine. She is an active member of the research community and has published several articles in peer‐reviewed medical journals, multiple book chapters, and has presented at multiple national conferences. Her current research interests include decreasing and managing post‐operative pain, robotic‐assisted surgical teaching, bleeding rates after laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy, and laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Dr. Sasaki is accepting new patients for general gynecologic problems and exams, as well as surgical referrals for minimally‐invasive gynecologic procedures.
Experience at a Glance:
- Graduated from Pomona College with a B.A. in Public Policy Analysis in 2003
- Graduated from Boston University School of Medicine with an M.D. in 2008
- Completed a four year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and served as Chief Resident at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts in 2012
- Completed a two year fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery through the AAGL at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL
- Member and active participant of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- Awarded the Gold Humanism in Medicine Award in medical school and residency, and BetsyRogers Compassion in Medicine Award
AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
We are a Center of Excellence provider with United Healthcare.
Optum COE networks are the gold standard in health care. Optum Infertility centers of excellence select the nation’s best infertility clinics. Infertility clinics are reviewed based on the following criteria:
- A proven track record of successful pregnancies.
- Patient and family-orientated programs and services.
- Exceptional medical center operations and staffing.
- Ability to offer a wide range of infertility treatments.
- Superior physician credentials and experience.
- Industry accreditation and affiliation.
AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
We are a Center of Excellence provider with United Healthcare.
Optum COE networks are the gold standard in health care. Optum Infertility centers of excellence select the nation’s best infertility clinics. Infertility clinics are reviewed based on the following criteria:
- A proven track record of successful pregnancies.
- Patient and family-orientated programs and services.
- Exceptional medical center operations and staffing.
- Ability to offer a wide range of infertility treatments.
- Superior physician credentials and experience.
- Industry accreditation and affiliation.
MEET OUR STAFF
MARY JOHNSTON
BSN, RNFA, CNOR
Mary has been working with Dr. Miller for over 20 years as his first surgical assist. Mary received a BSN from Benedictine University, Lisle and her First Assistant Certificate from Prairie State College, Chicago Heights. She was one of the first nurses to obtain certification in Operating Room nursing and one of the first seven RNs to complete the RN First Assistant program in the state of Illinois. Mary guides our patients through surgery and recovery helping to make the process less traumatic. Mary coordinates many of the studies we are involved in, including the treatment of fibroids, endometriosis and new surgical devices.
630-428-2229
mjohnston@drcharlesmiller.com
MARY JOHNSTON
BSN, RNFA, CNOR
Mary has been working with Dr. Miller for over 20 years as his first surgical assist. Mary received a BSN from Benedictine University, Lisle and her First Assistant Certificate from Prairie State College, Chicago Heights. She was one of the first nurses to obtain certification in Operating Room nursing and one of the first seven RNs to complete the RN First Assistant program in the state of Illinois. Mary guides our patients through surgery and recovery helping to make the process less traumatic. Mary coordinates many of the studies we are involved in, including the treatment of fibroids, endometriosis and new surgical devices.
630-428-2229
mjohnston@drcharlesmiller.com
FERTILITY TEAM
OUR NURSES AND MA’S
Our fertility team will take the time to answer all questions and insure patients fully understand and are comfortable with their treatment plan. They will draw your blood in the morning, review your ultrasound with you, do your insemination and call you with your results. They are great listeners, educators and truly understand your desire to have children. They are here to help patients as they move through the treatment process. Very quickly, patients realize just how much they care and how knowledgeable they are.
630-428-2229
mjohnston@drcharlesmiller.com
CLINICAL STAFF
THE ADVANCED IVF INSTITUTE
Our staff of dedicated nurses and certified medical assistants seek to meet your needs, from the emotional to the physical. We understand the challenges you are facing, and it is the goal of our nurses and support staff to lead you through these challenges by offering their vast knowledge, understanding, and compassion.
Our nurses and certified medical assistants are highly trained and experienced in the reproductive health field. Your day-to-day treatment will be coordinated by a member of our nursing team. In addition to providing hands-on care, the nurse serves as a liaison between the patient and the rest of the care team, including our embryologists, lab technicians and ultrasonographers. The clinical staff is here to educate, guide, and provide support while demonstrating patience, understanding and empathy.
“Our procedure area consists of three peri-op rooms which provide the utmost privacy and comfort for patients. Our procedure suites contain state-of-the-art equipment and have direct, secured access to the embryology lab. The post anesthesia area has been designed to allow patients to recover quietly with their partner.”
Many of our nurses have obtained advanced degrees, including certification in reproductive health and surgery. Our nursing staff represents over 200 years of experience. This level of training and experience has resulted in a staff that is totally committed to providing our patients every possible option to achieve pregnancy. They are one of the reasons our practice is so successful.
630-428-2229
mjohnston@drcharlesmiller.com
TESTIMONIALS
Our goal at the Advanced IVF Institute and the Advanced Gynecologic Surgery institute is to provide the best care possible. Please fill out the form below to request a consultation with us.