Health & Wellness: Dr. Karen Wolowick, D.O.

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Wolowick Women’s Health


Good health is a journey, not a destination. Every day it is a process and at times difficult to stay on the right path. But the choices you make about how treat your body and make a difference in how good you feel mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Healthy bodies are instruments which we accomplish our goals in this world, and the desire for healthy bodies, and therefore healthy lives, is one the greatest pursuits in life.

This month we highlight those that help us to care for our bodies and minds on our journey to better health. Those featured impact individuals every day to help them achieve their goals for the mind, body and soul.


Dr. Karen Wolowick is familiar with sleepless nights. As a board-certified OBGYN, she has enjoyed delivering more than 2,000 babies over the years.

Now, she is onto the next adventure – establishing Wolowick Women’s Health in Downers Grove. Her private practice, designed with the patient in mind, allows her to help women during any life stage.

Dr. Wolowick was born and raised in Pennsylvania. After playing field hockey at Millersville University, she went to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Her residency at RUSH in Chicago brought her to the Midwest. For 12 years, she worked at DuPage Medical Group, now Duly Health and Care, before opening her own practice.

Her devotion to women’s health runs deep. “I was born to be an OBGYN. I am a die-hard feminist and passionate about women’s health. This is what I was meant to do,” she said. Her goal is to create a warm and inviting atmosphere and to reconnect with the more intimate and rewarding aspects of women’s health.

Dr. Wolowick focuses on communication with patients, whether in-person, via the patient portal, or through video visits. “No matter how we communicate, I just want my patients to feel comfortable to ask me questions. Having an open and honest dialogue is extremely important,” she said.

She is not only devoted to her career but also dedicated to her family. Happily married to Dr. Mark Wolowick for the last 15 years, she is the mother to three active children. “My main hobby right now is carpooling and watching my kids’ sports, which I absolutely enjoy,” she said.

After stepping back from obstetrics, she might get a bit more sleep these days, but her commitment to women’s health remains. “I am here to help,” she said. “Bring me your challenges, and let’s see what we can do.”

Visit wolowickwomenshealth.com for more information.

 

 

 

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