Monica Christmas, MD, offers comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care from a patient’s initial exam through her childbearing years and menopause. She is committed to providing thorough, high-quality and compassionate gynecologic and obstetric care. Dr. Christmas practices in all areas of general gynecology with special interests in the management of uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding and irregular menses. She has extensive experience in benign gynecologic surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic techniques, hysterectomy, myomectomy, sterilization and office-based procedures.
Dr. Christmas takes a holistic approach to patient care, exploring traditional and non-traditional treatment options. Her patients have consistently rated her highly for excellence and compassion. She is also involved in the training of residents and medical students.
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
- Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology
2005
Rush University Medical School
Chicago, IL
MD - Doctor of Medicine
2001
University of Maryland at College Park
College Park, MD
BS - Biological Resources Engineering
1995
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Bringing everyone to the table: expanding the menopause conversation to include trans and gender diverse people.
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PMID: 40127105
Novel paradigm enables accurate monthly gestational screening to prevent congenital toxoplasmosis and more.
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Recommended measurement instruments for genitourinary symptoms associated with menopause: the COMMA (Core outcomes in menopause) consortium.
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Recommended measurement instruments for menopausal vasomotor symptoms: the COMMA (Core Outcomes in Menopause) consortium.
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Optimizing Sexual Function: Clinical Practice Pearls for the Obstetrician-Gynecologist.
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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Managing Genitourinary Symptoms Associated With Menopause.
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It is time to standardize menopause curriculum in residency.
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Clinical Skills Award
Rush University Medical Center
2004 - 2005
Benjamin Banneker Scholar
University of Maryland at College Park
1990 - 1995
Outstanding Scholar in the Clark School of Engineering
Univesity of Maryland at College Park
- 1995
Ann Voda Community Service Award
The North American Menopause Society
- 2017