VI DUONG, M.D.; DOUGLAS LUCHRISTT, M.D., MPH – NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE UROGYNECOLOGY & RECONSTRUCTIVE PELVIC SURGERY

SPECIALTY: Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

EDUCATION:
Dr. Vi Duong: B.A., Biology with distinction, University of Virginia; M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine; residency, MedStar Washington Hospital Center; fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Dr. Douglass Luchristt: M.D., MPH, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; residency, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University; fellowship, Duke University Hospital

AWARDS/HONORS:
Dr. Duong: Board certified, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Urogynecologic Society; Echols Scholar; AUGS Outstanding Resident Achievement Award; Clinical Assistant Professor at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Dr. Luchristt: Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Board certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society, Northwestern University; Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, Northwestern University; Top Ten Percent Reviewer, Obstetrics and Gynecology; Top Ten Reviewer, Urogynecology; Duke University Medical Student Teaching Award

At least one in four women experience discomfort and reduced quality of life due to pelvic floor disorders. At Northwestern Medicine, Drs. Vi Duong and Douglas Luchristt provide expert care and advanced treatments to address these challenges. Dr. Duong has expertise in minimally invasive procedures, including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques. Beyond pelvic floor disorders, she treats conditions like urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. “I take pride in providing personalized care, tailored to each patient’s unique needs,” she says. “I focus on understanding my patients beyond their symptoms—learning about their lifestyle, goals, and what matters most to them in treatment.” Passionate about raising awareness, she understands each patient’s lifestyle and goals to provide care that restores comfort, confidence, and control. Dr. Luchristt specializes in comprehensive care for pelvic floor disorders, from non-surgical therapies to advanced minimally invasive surgeries. “More individuals are seeking care for pelvic floor disorders,” he says. “The need for treatment makes it critical to have access to a provider offering the full scope of options, including advanced surgical technologies.” His individualized care empowers patients to make informed decisions. “My goal is to craft care plans tailored to each patient’s needs and preferences, providing top-notch care.”