Dr. Radha Burtch M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5207 Main Street Downers Grove IL, 60515About
Dr. Radha Burtch is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in the west suburbs of chicago, IL. Dr. Burtch specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Burtch can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Burtch can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Kasturba Medical College, India Medical
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Dr. Radha Burtch M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Airport security and being pregnant
Yes, you can. Radiation emitted by the airport security scanners is extremely small and has negligible effect on your body. READ MORE
Vaginal warts
Yes, the procedure can be painful. If there are multiple warts to be treated, getting a local anesthetic first helps a lot. READ MORE
Is a TSH value of 3.17 normal in 9 months of pregnancy?
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Yes, your TSH level is normal, the range is 0.5 to 5. READ MORE
Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)
As long you had the protective shield with no direct exposure to your pelvic area, you are fine. READ MORE
Fellowships
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of Chicago, Medical Oncology 2005
Favorite professional publications
- Green Journal, Gray Journal
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