Dr Sodini is exceptional, she has amazing knowledge and she is natural in helping others. Her advices, her understanding are top of what gyne can be. For months I was complaining to everyone that I don't feel good and that I'm too tired. My family told me that's normal because I'm getting old, my pcp was telling me to move more and lose weight. Luckily I complained to Dr Sodini too. She listened my complaint for 40 min and she sent me to many tests. I ended up diagnosed with cancer. Dr Sodini saved my life with timely diagnosis. I'll be forever grateful. So when the wait time is long for Dr Sodini, be aware that while you wait, she is saving someone's life. read more

I was very disappointed with my experience with Dr. Sodini. Beware: Dr. Sodini is fatphobic. There are plenty of other OBGYNs in the area who will listen to you and communicate with you in a caring way. Dr. Sodini does not communicate in a caring way at all. read more

I have been going to Dr Sodini for years after being referred by a friend who loves her. She has been thorough, attentive and consultative. Beyond this, her demeanor has always been delightful. My favorite OBGYN I've ever had and I'm in my 40s. I don't hesitate to recommend her. read more

Dr. Sodini was the worst experience with a physician that I have ever had. This was my second appointment with her, the first in 2018, for an annual physical. I felt awkward during my initial encounter because she was dismissive and made me feel so disrespected with the faces she made every time I asked a question. That being said, I wanted to give her another chance, so I went in for an appointment on 7/18/2019. I booked this appointment in the end of May and had to wait a month and half to see her. My appointment was scheduled for 2:45pm, I was there by 2:30pm, i was taken in at 2:50. A nurse came and told me to put the examination gown and left, I waited for over 40 minutes and no one came to check on me. Finally I left the room almost naked asking what the delay was, no one has been to my room with an update. That was when a nurse was completely rude and gave me the worst attitude. Finally Dr. Sodini came in by 3:40, almost an hour later, to my examination room. I told her what happened and she said, "I'll ask you to be nicer to my staff." I was surprised by the lack of compassion, after waiting an hour her response was "I've been with patients with harder and more difficult conditions." Which belittled me as a patient and made my time seem worthless to her. After the initial disrespectful interaction, I proceeded with my appointment, the experience with her was no better. Every time I had a question she seemed upset that I was even bringing the subject matter up. I went in for an IUD consultation, so i had questions in order to be fully informed patient, she rushed me and basically ran out of the room within 15 mins. The lack of punctuality and professionalism was unbelievable, to then have the physician insult me on top of it. I would never return to this office and I would never recommend this physician to anyone. Our health is so important to be treated so poorly by a physician who seemed so indifferent about my time and well being. read more

I have been disappointed with the communication/care that has gone into my experience as a mom-to-be with this office. Long story short, we initially thought I was having an early miscarriage, which turned out to be a pregnancy with some mild (I think) complications. Test results were BARELY explained, I felt like asking any kind of question was an inconvenience. I never spoke to Dr. Sodini herself and still haven't received a follow up for an ultrasound that I had 5 days ago. For a situation that has been very trying, emotionally and physically, I would expect a little more consideration for a nervous first time mom. Needless to say, I'm switching practices for the rest of my pregnancy. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I ABSOLUTELY would! On top of being charged $900 for a genetic test that WAS NOT asked for, she was dismissive and rude throughout the appointment. When asked about the $900 charge, she simply said that "the test was already done and just to pay it." I'm sorry, but not everyone has an extra $900 laying around, that was the whole point of declining the test in the first place! Being our first pregnancy, this doctor took the joy out of what was supposed to be the happiest time in our life. This doctor clearly doesn't care about her patients. If you want to experience a happy, stress-free pregnancy, do yourself a BIG favor and find another doctor. read more

I had my 1st mammogram appt/service in Nov 2017 through my primary Dr Moaddab. All went okay. Then in the fall of 2018, Dr Sodini saw in my chart that my annual mammogram was coming up (both are advocate doctors so they can see/share my charts) and asked if I wanted her to make an appt for my next mammogram. She saw I also had an ultrasound done due to dense tissue so she booked that as well. Then after my appt. I get a bill for $900! My insurance rejected the ultrasound because Dr Sodini put in the wrong diagnosis code. I called the office and Dr Sodini would not change the diagnosis code. Even though my primary doctor put in the correct one the prior year and my insurance covered it fine. I then called to speak with the supervisor, Donna Rice over 15x. And she NEVER called me back, not even to tell me that there was nothing she can do, etc. What kind of service and people work here? Maybe $900 isnt a big deal for Dr Sodini, but it's a lot of money out of my pocket for something she did in error and could be easily fixed but wouldnt. **And I agree with a previous review that Dr Sodini is very charismatic which makes you feel she's a good doctor. New patients just be aware. read more

Dr Sodini is great! She's professional, compassionate, friendly and made me feel as comfortable as can be throughout my first pregnancy (which can be an anxiety inducing experience). She took time to explain everything, listened to my concerns and always made me feel at ease. I highly recommend. read more

I saw Dr. Sodini and her partner Dr. Delfinado for about three years. The last year I had more complications with my health, and following one last extremely upsetting visit, I will never go back to these doctors. I initially found Dr. Sodini through an insurance search and Yelp. The positive reviews attracted me, and I saw her for an annual pap smear. From that first visit, some patterns emerged. The staff bungled things, I waited for a very, very long time for my appointment, and the appointment itself was extremely brief. I felt like I had taken a ride on a very fast, very disorganized and impersonal assembly line. I thought meeting a new OB/GYNE would involve more interest in the new patient--at least asking me more questions about me, my health, my sex life. Instead, it was a meet-greet-and-swab with barely any in-depth questions asked. Dr. Sodini was nice enough, but I felt rushed. That pattern continued (though I did really like Dr. Delfinado and found her more personal), and the pattern became a problem when I began to need more medical attention for complications. The practice dismissed my issues, said my problems were not systemic (I was told that my diet would not affect my reproductive health!), and then suggested a course of action involving topical and temporary solutions that would not have solved any of my problems and potentially created more problems for me down the road. I am now seeing a new gynecologist who has addressed my problems with a systemic, holistic approach. This doctor has spent time understanding me and my health. No topical creams, no temporary solutions, no rushing me through the system. And I am feeling great. As one reviewer put it, if you do NOT have any issues and just want your BC prescription or an annual pap smear, these doctors are fabulous to see. If you have any issues at all (which unfortunately one cannot predict), then this is not the practice for you. There are so many great gynecologists out there who will spend more time with you to ensure that your health is what it should be, with staffs that will handle your appointments, prescriptions and information professionally, and a bedside manner that suggests they are invested in your care. I recommend seeking out those gynecologists elsewhere. read more

Is it weird to review your vagina doctor on yelp? Fuck it... This woman is awesome. Really professional, but totally personable. I was a little concerned about having to find a new vagina doctor, but Dr. Sodini totally rocks. And as an added bonus, her office is within walking distance of my house. Awesome. PS: Vagina Doctor is way more fun to say than OB-GYN. read more

I had the most wonderful experience with Dr. Sodini. I started seeing her as just my gynecologist, but then I got pregnant and she took amazing care of me throughout my pregnancy. From the beginning, she put every one of my fears at rest. First time moms can be over-worriers (I was), but she never made me feel like I asked too many questions or had silly concerns. I always felt like I was in good hands. She has an amazing bedside manner. The ONLY thing I was disappointed about was that Dr. Sodini was not able to delivery my baby because it wasn't her day on-call at the hospital. I was originally scheduled for an induction with her, but I went into labor earlier. She called me the day I went home from the hospital to check on me, however. So sweet. She's amazing. You'll love her. Stop reading this review and schedule an appointment. read more

Just to jump on the 'yay Sodini' bandwagon... So I never had insurance until recently and of course as a result, I never had a check up. I'm in my mid-late 20s and the thought of going through this as a "responsible" adult without the comfort of teenage inexperience to hide behind was less than.... I'll be honest here. I started this review like YEARS ago and now I can't recall specifics but I remember the experience with the closest thing to warm fuzzies as I can muster for a v doc. In order to stay true to my feelings at the time of the visit, the above paragraph has not been altered save for the ellipsis added; you know, so you KNOW that time has passed, geddit? I should really make another appointment with her... read more

Meh, I've experienced better. Long wait, had lots of problems with filling her prescription at the pharmacy. She failed to mention a side effect of my medication was hair loss, and I began losing large amounts of hair. She was nice but I definitely didn't get that "A+, 5 star" treatment or vibe from her. I called and cancelled an appointment with her staff and about a week later I got a card in the mail saying I didn't show up for my appointment. Um, what? I'll be looking for a new gyno. read more

"How'd you learn about this practice?" Sheepishly, I reply "Yelp.com." "Oh we get lots of Yelp girls in here! It's cute that you girls find your doctors on the computer." She is awesome and appreciates Yelp ladies! I went to her after going to a not-so-awesome gyno for the last couple years and was totally impressed by Dr. Sodini. I was leery of going to another MD versus a CNM which I had done in earlier years and loved, but because I trust Yelp, I went to Dr. Sodini and was thrilled by my experience. Normally, going to the gyno hangs over my head for a couple days and makes me feel like ugh for the rest of the day after, but I had an awesome day yesterday and it wasn't necessarily in spite of this appointment. Like Dr. Sodini, the rest of the staff are very professional, kind, and thorough. Plus it's RIGHT off the brown line aka very close to my life. read more

First yelp review ever. I've seen the doctor once, and since the Affordable Health Care Act apparently she's very busy. My birth control prescription is expired, and her next available appointment is more than a month out. She would not extend my birth control for the next thirty days so that I can be protected until my appointment. That isn't responsible medical care. I had to set the appointment through a call center employee, not even a medical professional. I will no longer use her services and would recommend that anyone that wants a doctor who cares about their health and future not to go to her. I will neither be using Advocate, since they feel its acceptable for a call center to ask me personal health questions. DO NOT GO HERE. read more

Like someone else mentioned here, Yelp? For an OB/GYN? Well, in this case it was a good thing. Having moved from the suburbs, I needed to locate a new doctor nearby. After reading reviews here, I decided to try Dr. Sodini. I just got out of my yearly poke-and-prod exam. The office was orderly (no screaming babies when I walked in which is odd for any OB/GYN, am I right?), the staff quiet and efficient. Dr. Sodini had a cheerful bedside manner and conducted the exam efficiently. She made sure to inform me about tests, such as for the BRCA gene, which I hadn't really stopped to think about, even though my mother did have breast cancer. I would give five stars, but I kind of have an issue saying "As good as it gets!" for an OB/GYN exam, y'know?! It's a necessary thing, not something you go do for fun! read more

Routine annual exam which I dread more than "Hunger and Starvation" (It sounded more dire in my head!) but after putting it off for 3 months, I figured I should give yelp a look and lo and behold - I found the perfect gyn there is in the city of Chicago! I had to wait a little but it was totally worth it!!! Dr. Sodini explained all the procedures that I underwent and answered the zillion questions I had, and soothed my fears away - only thing missing was my fave blankey - I felt comfortable for the first time wearing that blue robe-like-thing! I would totally recommend her to everyone; I figured I can spread the joy coz I am already in ;-) read more

Irma is really great. I see her once a year and she makes a process that I hate, tolerable. She is gentle and tries to make things not awkward. read more

Dr. Sodini was fabulous. . . I can't believe I just wrote that about a 'girl doctor'! I found her using Yelp (which she thought was great when I told her). She was nice, made me feel relaxed and explained everything to me that none of my other doctors ever had. I just switched insurance companies and fortunately she's still in my network! read more

I tried Dr. Sodini after reading all the positive reviews on Yelp! Everyone on staff, from the receptionists to the nurse to Dr. Sodini herself was friendly and helpful. I went into the room at my designated appointment time to meet with the nurse, and once she and i were finished, I waited about 20 minutes in the room for Dr. Sodini. It was a long time to sit by myself in a little paper gown. Still, I don't think that's her fault - aren't all doctor's offices that way to some extent? Dr. Sodini herself was cheerful and knowledgeable. She made me feel very comfortable right away. She moved and spoke quickly, so occasionally I had to ask her to rephrase something to make sure I understood. I didn't feel rushed though, I just felt like she was a bouncy, speedy talker. She had a great touch with the exam - it went fast and wasn't painful. She let me ask all my questions and I left feeling like I had all the answers I needed. I'd definitely be happy to go back to her next year for my annual, and I'm sure if I had an actual gynecological problem, I would feel very comfortable having her help me fix it. read more

It is very funny to write a review about a gyno, but if you're a girl, you know that finding a good one is key! I too, tried Dr. Sodini based on all of the yelp reviews and I do agree that she is very friendly and professional. She definitely did not give off that "I'm a doctor and much smarter than you vibe." She tried to make me feel comfortable (as comfortable as one can be in stir-ups and a paper gown) and I appreciated that. My one star deduction is based on the fact that I had to wait about 20 min in the lobby (even though I was on time for my appt) and I had to wait about 15 minutes in a freezing cold room in the humiliating paper gown. Other than that, I had a pleasant experience. read more

I was having problems and needed a check up, but my dr. is all the way back home and i couldn't get in for an appointment. So, I had to venture onto yelp and find one, discovering Dr. Sodini because of the rave reviews here. And damn they were right. What a fabulous woman. She made me feel unbelievably comfortable, answered all of my 8 million questions, and never made me feel like I was taking up her precious time. She sat with me, explained things that I never knew and was never told by ANY of my other ob/gyn doctors. All in all, the best experience you can have while in stirrups. read more

I didn't have an OBGYN here so I turned to Yelp, thankfully everyone was right- she's great. Definitely listens to you and your concerns- I didn't feel rushed and I left with all of my questions answered and then some. Obviously no one wants to have this exam, but we all have to once a year- she made it bearable. I'm referring her to all my friends! read more

After a horrible experience with a previous OB/ GYN (pretty sure that doctor was a pervert and committing insurance fraud), I was nervous to find a new doctor. Luckily, Yelp came through and I found Dr. Sodini! I love Dr. Sodini. She is the first doctor that I have ever felt comfortable talking about my lady bits with as well as other general health concerns. I have never felt rushed or silly for asking questions, and when asked, she gives informed, unbiased advice about babies, birth control, etc. The only reason I give four stars is because I have had to sit in the waiting room longer than I expected on a couple of occasions, but nothing crazy bad. Other than that, I wholeheartedly recommend her! read more

Dr. Sodini ROCKS! I've been under Dr. Sodini's OB/GYN care for the last few years, and she's very attentive and personable. I've never been comfortable in stir ups during exams, but some how she puts me at ease and before you know it she's finished and I'm with the appointment. She's very comfortable and knowledgeable. I'll continue going to her for a long while. read more

Ravenswood OB/GYN is great. I see Dr. Delfinado there, who is awesome, but the whole staff is super. I don't need to repeat all the other reviews. It's all true. read more

Dr. Sodini is great! I wish I could move back to the city just to keep her as my doctor. I always felt comfortable meeting with her, and she always took the time to explain things thoroughly and not leave me in the dark. Her office staff, on the other hand, gave me a lot of problems. I once went in for a test and they told me my insurance had rejected the procedure. It turns out they processed the wrong insurance (their fault, not mine, as I had provided them with my current information). When I called my insurance company from their office they said I was good to go and gave me a number for the office staff to call to pre-certify me. The office staff refused to make the call, saying it would "take too long... maybe 45 minutes... to get approval." I waited another hour for my appointment. Worth the hassle with her staff to get through to a good doc. read more

Dr. Sodini is definitely a great doctor. She is very professional and makes you feel comfortable quickly. I felt that she did a good job of asking me about my health history and wasn't afraid to pull out her handy-dandy medication book to really understand what medication I was currently on and how that might work with some new options. Only reason I'm giving 4 outta 5 is because anytime you call you'll most definitely be put on hold for like 5-7 minutes before you can get your question/appointment request out. Also, as previously mentioned, there will be quite a few minutes spent in the waiting room and then in the exam room so expect your appointment time in and out to last a little longer. But, I think Dr. Sodini is worth the wait for that not-so-exciting annual checkup. read more

I'm really baffled by all these positive reviews as I think Dr. Sodini was one of the worst doctors I've ever dealt with. I think the deal is that if you just need an annual checkup (or if you're pregnant) Dr. Sodini might be great, but if you have actual problems this is NOT the practice you want to go to. I got the distinct feeling Dr. Sodini did not want to deal with me and my "complicated" case. On my first follow up visit she, after making me come in to the office (and collecting for a visit from my insurance, 'natch) immediately recommended I see a doctor at Advocate Lutheran (Who is, I will grant, a fabulous doctor. I'm glad to have come to this office if only for my referral to him). She didn't even perform any kind of exam during this visit - why could this not have just been done over the phone? I felt Dr. Sodini was extremely dismissive of my concerns and unwilling to answer my questions. I asked her about a medical specialty she claimed "didn't exist" but for which textbooks exist. My dealings with her left me in tears more than once. Oh, and on my initial visit they called an incorrect prescription into my pharmacy which resulted in me taking a completely ineffective (but fortunately not dangerous) medication for several weeks. I think Dr. Sodini is probably a very nice woman, but she seems inexperienced and unwilling to take on problem cases. I'd never recommend her. I will say the reception staff is amazing, sweet, and responsive. read more

We had our first child in San Diego, when we were enlisted in the Navy. I had gone w/a midwife, and being that I was in the military, you kinda get what they give you when it came to a doctor. Upon moving back home to Chicago, and getting preggo w/our second child I had to find a doctor, and a hospital - the works! My pediatrician referred Dr.Sodini and her team to us and I could not have been happier!!! Whilist Dr.Sodini is wonderful, I really gravitated to her parter in crime, Dr.Helbing/Maurice. She was excellent!!!!! I cannot possibly say enough great things about the two of them, they are young, cool, and nothing short of amazing women! My delivery at Illinois Masonic was something made for the movies. I had to be induced, but still - 6 hours, 3 pushes?!!! Come on!!! When does that ever happen?!!!! AHHH-Mazing!!!!!!! I'm scared to try for a third, I don't want to ruin my wonderful memories but if I did I would use them - hands down! I also use them for my regular OB/GYN visits as well. read more

I found Dr. Sodini on Yelp after a horrible experience with my last doctor. I came to her office with high expectations after reading all of the glowing reviews and I was not disappointed. I had to see the doctor as a follow up from a previous appointment. I was pleasantly surprised when Dr. Sodini completely explained my test results, what the next steps would be and how they would be accomplished. I was thrilled that she took the time to listen to my concerns and answer all of my questions, even those unrelated to that particular visit. I felt like Dr. Sodini really took an interest in me and my health and was more than willing to do whatever it took to make me comfortable. I'm so happy to have finally found such a great doctor! read more

So my insurance changed, and to my horror I was forced to find a new OB/GYN. I refused to go to the endless list of naes and just pick one, so I asked my collegues (I work in Healthcare) since they would know some great doctors, and have never pointed me in the wrong direction. Dr. Sodini took a lot of time with me and did a very complete exam, above and beyond what some of my previous OB/GYN doctors. I like the fact that she emphasizes providing patients with complete medical care and is also interested in all aspects of your healthcare needs, including primary preventative care. I also like the fact that she is a much younger doctor, since my experience with older doctors tends to be that they are more "cold" in their bedside manner, but she is very encouraging of her patients to participate in their own healthcare and make informed decisions. I felt so comfortable with her that I would highly recommend her to my closest friends and family without any hesitation here! Just another note, she also practices at more than one office, but I've only been to this one. read more

Dr. Sodini was great - I had seen Dr. Helbing (who I also like) in the past but given my scheduling, ended up seeing Dr. Sodini for an ECC. She was very personable and friendly, took the time to explain the procedure, and was apologetic when things hurt a bit. She made sure that I understood next steps and spent a few minutes hunting around for my pharmacy contact info so that she could have the office staff send in the prescription right away. The office staff is really friendly as well. I loved my old OB/GYN and never thought I'd find anyone as good, but I think Dr. Sodini might be it. read more

Just tried to have my first appointment with Dr. Sodini and I had to leave. My appointment was at 11:45. I got there at 11:30, like I was told. At 11:45 while I was still waiting in the waiting room, the Dr's 12:00 appointment came in. Now, I'm not a doctor but it takes, at least, 15 minutes to get your temp, weight, blood pressure and all that other stuff done. So, I get into the actual office at 11:50. The Dr's medical assistant was very sweet. She takes ny vitals and then tells me that the Dr is running 20 minutes behind. Ok, I have another appointment to go to but, I can do the 20 minutes and just make my dentist appointment. So, I'm told to get undressed. The assistant leaves and I get undressed and sit on the exam table. And then I wait and wait and wait and wait. It is now 12:15, half hour after the start time of my appointment. No one comes to check on me. No one comes to give me an update or anything. I'm just sitting the naked with a piece of paper around me. Meanwhile, I hear the name of the 12:00 appointment and she's being thanked for being so patient. Ummm...my appointment was at 11:45, why is this one being seen before me? It's now 12:30; 45 minutes AFTER my appointment time. I finally got up, got dressed and tried to look for someone to let them know that I had to go. Couldn't find anyone. Finally, I walk back to my room and I see the assistant and tell her I had to go. She said I was next, that's great but I have another place to be. They asked me if I wanted to reschedule. I will NOT reschedule with Dr. Sodini. I will find another Dr in the same building. From other reviews I've seen, maybe it was a sign that I didn't get seen by her. Seems like she cares about getting her money then the patients. read more

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who feels that Dr. Sodini has no compassion or empathy. I've met with her 5 times over the past year, unfortunately. Ironically, my PCP recommended her on the basis that she has good bedside manner (compared with another gyno who apparently has bad bedside manner). But she literally made me cry while digging around my uterus the last time I saw her and didn't seem to care. Her office has messed up my billing and her reaction when I told her was to shrug and tell me she has nothing to do with that. That may be true, but it happened in her office and shrugging off the responsibility makes her seem like a child. She managed to completely miss the UTI that I had whereas my PCP identified the problem immediately. And the advice she gave me regarding my IUD the last time I met with her was completely contradictory to the advice given to me by the specialist she sent me to. Also, the walls where she practices are paper-thin and I knew that she had just implanted an IUD with another patient because I could hear her crystal clear while I waited in my room. Perhaps consider getting more insulation? I would think that violates patient privacy/HIPPA. I assume she didn't start out this way since my PCP tried to explain away her actions when I brought these concerns to him and seeing the reviews below from a few years ago. He told me her personality isn't this way, but she's rushed, overworked, and stressed out. That's fine, but that doesn't change how she treats her patients. She seems judgmental and lacking in compassion and frankly, I'm going to find a different doctor who actually makes me feel heard. read more

I just switched back to Dr. Sodini after a horrid experience with another doctor. She is knowledgeable, attentive, and caring, always answers even my most crazy questions. She's easily the best lady-bidness doctor I've EVER had and her staff never rude, which is a first for me. The wait is more than i would like but if that's the only trade-off, I can live with that.... read more

Dr. Sodini was very professional and nice. I was taken in a bit late for my appointment. But, I was a new patient, so I am sure that has something to do with it. I was switching medications, and Dr. Sodini took the time to explain the differences in the medications and possible side effects. She was very thorough in her exam which was quick and painless (in contrast to my last well-woman check up). Take your pharmacy info in with you as they only prescribe electronically and do not give out paper scripts. I will definitely be back to see Dr. Sodini. read more

I absolutely hated doctors of any sort...then I met Dr. Sodini. She talked to me as a person, not a patient. She only got clinical when she needed to, and even then it was brief and understandable. We talked about her kids, our husbands, my job. I put little thought into the fact that she was examining at the same time! She didn't condemn me for certain lifestyle choices & genuinely encouraged me to better my life. I can't tell you how thankful I am to have Sodini as my OBGYN! read more

I've been going to Dr. Sodini for a few years now for annual visits. I've always been pleased with her knowledge and bedside manner. She is approachable and there is something about her that puts me at ease. She answers questions and always offers suggestions of solutions if you have an issue. I am currently pregnant with my first child and was really nervous at my first appointment. Dr. Sodini really helped put my worries at ease and gave me a lot of useful information. She's attentive and enthusiastic and seems to genuinely love what she does. read more

Do not go to this doctor -- She is good only as long as you have no issues and everything is normal. If you have any problems she will not be available. She won't even talk to you over the phone. Her nurse will ask you to go to an emergency room. So basically if you have any problems or questions you are on your own , this doctor has no time for you. read more