About Dr. Streicher

Dr. Lauren Streicher is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University’s medical school, The Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago.

Considered a thought leader in her field, Dr. Streicher has appeared in numerous national and local media outlets discussing all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She was a member of the WBBM Health Team with weekly appearances and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The McNeil Lehrer Hour, ABC News Now, 20/20, and World News Tonight. She hosted The Answered Patient Series and appeared weekly on NBC’s In The Loop with iVillage. She is currently hosting "Advances in Women's Health", on Reach MD XM 24, the station for medical professionals. Her “What’s Up Down There” women’s health tips can be heard on Premier Radio’s The Pink Channel.

Castle Connolly and Chicago Magazine have consistently recognized her as one of the “Top Doctors” in Chicago. She is featured in an article in the January 2008 issue of Chicago Magazines Top Doc issue.

She contributes articles and has been interviewed for many magazines and newspapers including Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and Figure Magazine. She is also a medical correspondent for ABC News. Her column, “Ask the Ob-Gyn” appeared weekly in the Chicago Sun Times.

Her book, The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy, was published in 2004 and remains the number one book on hysterectomy on amazon.com.

Dr. Streicher is a Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the Association for Gynecologic Laparoscopy, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgeons and a member of The North American Menopause Society.