Melissa Gilliam, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics

Chief, Family Planning

An expert in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, Dr. Melissa Gilliam helps girls and women age 22 and younger who have complicated gynecologic problems or need gynecologic surgery. Dr. Gilliam specializes in bleeding problems, pelvic surgery, breast disease, and abnormal pap smears. She has interests in family planning and contraception. Her pediatric and adolescent gynecology practice focuses on the treatment of complex gynecologic problems in girls and young women.

An active researcher, Dr. Gilliam has been an investigator in several studies related to contraception and family planning. Specifically, she focuses on contraceptive use among teens and women who are at risk for unintended pregnancy. She also serves as director of the fellowship in family planning at the University of Chicago, which is dedicated to training specialists in high-level research and clinical skills related to all aspects of family planning.

Practice Locations

University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

1999

Board Certification

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Medical School

Harvard Medical School, Boston

Internship

University of Chicago Medical Center

Residency and Fellowship

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago

Memberships

American College of Obstetrics/Gynecology
American Medical Association
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
American Public Health Association

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Email

mgilliam@babies.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-6118

Office Fax

(773) 702-0840

Office Postal Address

Melissa Gilliam, MD, MPH
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2050
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Pediatric and adolescent gynecology
• Family planning
• Bleeding problems
• Pelvic surgery
• Contraception
• Breast disease
• Abnormal pap smears
• Pediatric vaginitis
• Labial adhesions

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Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Gilliam’s publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.