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Frank Gonzalez, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chicago, IL, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

FrankGonzalezMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Chicago, IL

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Illinois College of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Frank González is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. He provides comprehensive care to couples with infertility and manages hormonal imbalances that affect menstrual function. Dr. González is an internationally recognized expert on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormonal imbalance in reproductive age women.

    Dr. González is a formally trained NIH-funded physician-scientist and his lab is an integral part of his translational research program. The González lab focuses on nutrient-induced inflammation in the development of key endocrine and metabolic abnormalities present in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS); namely, ovarian dysfunction, insulin resistance, β-cell dysfunction and atherogenesis. Dr. González spearheads the focus by combining his clinical expertise in the care of women with PCOS, and his knowledge of clinical study design, endocrine and metabolic dynamic testing, and human subject recruitment with his formal training to oversee a basic research laboratory and troubleshoot basic research techniques. Dr. González designs translational studies that combine clinical research protocols for human subject interventions in a clinical research center setting with basic research techniques that evaluate inflammation at the molecular level in a laboratory setting. The overall aim is to provide clinical relevance to basic laboratory findings that bring innovation from the bench to the bedside.

    Dr. González is a nine-time recipient of the “Star Award” for more than 10 years of contributions to research for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and is ranked in the top 0.23% of 26,440 published authors worldwide on PCOS by Expertscape.

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1987 - 1989
  • Rochester General Hospital
    Rochester General HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1983 - 1987
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1983
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityB.A, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 2001
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor Peer-nominated designation based on professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership and professional reputation, 2022-2024
  • Expertscape World Expert Ranked in the top 0.23% of 26,440 published authors worldwide on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
  • Star Award American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Awarded to members for presenting during the annual meeting at postgraduate courses/seminars, scientific program symposia, oral and/or poster abstracts for at least nine of the previous ten years, 2013-2022
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Adrenal involvement in polycystic ovary syndrome.  
    González F, Sem Reprod Endocrinol 1997, 15:137-157.
  • Adrenal morphologic considerations in polycystic ovary syndrome.  
    González F, Speroff L, Obstet Gynecol Survey 1990, 45:491-508
  • Adrenal and ovarian steroid hormone responses to gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist treatment in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.  
    González F, Hatala DA, Speroff L, Am J Obstet Gynecol 1991, 195:535-545
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Hyperglycemia stimulates proatherogenic inflammation pathways in polycystic ovary syndrome.
    González F, Rote NS, Minium J, Kirwan JP, 62nd meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Fertil Steril 86 (2 Suppl):S450, New Orleans, LA
  • Plasma visfatin / pre  cell colony-enhancing factor is reduced in older compared to younger obese adults.
    Marchetti CM, Brooks LM, O’Leary VB, Stetzer BP, González F, Kirwan JP, 59th meeting of the Gerontology Society of America, The Gerantologist 46 (1 Suppl):153, Dallas, TX
  • Hyperandrogenism is related to reactive oxygen species generation from pre-activated leukocytes in polycystic ovary syndrome.
    González F, Rote NS, Minium J, Kirwan JP, 54th meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Reprod Sci 14 (2 Suppl):215A, Reno, NV
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Lectures

  • Hyperandrogenic Chronic Anovulation - The Role of Insulin. 
    University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Seminar for Faculty and Fellows, Houston, TX
  • Mastering Menopause. 
    State University of New York at Buffalo and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
  • Evaluation of the Infertile Couple. 
    State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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Press Mentions

  • Research Study – Do You Have PCOS?
    Research Study – Do You Have PCOS?August 26th, 2019
  • Does Chronic Inflammation Contribute to PCOS?
    Does Chronic Inflammation Contribute to PCOS?October 10th, 2017
  • Detailed Agenda
    Detailed AgendaMarch 15th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Reproductive Medicine Collaborative Consortium: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of EGCG to Improve Fertility in Women with Uterine FibroidsNational Institutes of Health2019–2024
  • Treating Inflammation to Ameliorate Ovarian Dysfunction in PCOSNational Institutes of Health2016–2024
  • Inflammation: Effect on Insulin Resistance in PCOSNational Institutes of Health2006–2010

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG
    Fellow
  • Fellow
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM
    Member
  • Society for Reproductive Investigation - SRI
    Member
  • The Endocrine Society - ENDO
    Member
  • Androgen Excess and PCOS Society - AE-PCOS
    Member
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists - AAGL
    Member
  • Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility - SREI
    Member
  • Society of Reproductive Surgeons - SRS
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations