ABOUT US
OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Charles E. Miller is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is in private practice in metropolitan Chicago where he specializes in the treatment of infertile couples and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Miller is an internationally renowned expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and in the treatment of infertility. He is the founder and Medical Director of The Advanced IVF Institute, The Advanced Gynecologic Surgery Institute andThe Advanced Fertility Preservation Institute. His practice joined the CCRM Fertility Clinic Network in 2023.
He is a graduate of the Honors Program in Medical Education from Northwestern University and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Parkland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Miller then earned his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Miller is a past president (2008) of the AAGL (formerly the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists), the largest association of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeons dedicated to the research and advancement of minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. Dr. Miller is also a past president (2011-2013) of the ISGE (International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy).
Dr. Miller is the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and since 2010, Director of the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Program at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge, IL). He is the current president of the Foundation of the AAGL. He is also a faculty member of the Clinical Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine and Immunology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
Dr. Miller’s ongoing dedication to developing young minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons earned him the AAGL’s honorable John F. Steege, MD, Mentorship Award in 2018. This award recognizes an AAGL member who has provided support and encouragement to the next generation of surgeons in the specialty of minimally invasive gynecology for at least 10 years.
In 2022, Dr. Miller received the AAGL esteemed distinction of Honorary Chair for his exemplary service to the AAGL and the outstanding contributions he has made in the field of reproductive medicine and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Current Specializations
- Treatment of infertility (in-vitro fertilization, preimplantation genetics screening, donor egg and gestational carrier)
- Fertility preservation (ovum, sperm and tissue cryopreservation)
- Advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Robotic assisted surgery
- Treatment of uterine fibroids (laparoscopic/hysteroscopic removal – myomectomy)
- Treatment of endometriosis (medical and surgical)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic/hysteroscopic scar tissue removal (adhesiolysis)
- Treatment of pelvic pain
- Isthmocele repair
- Female pelvic congestion
Dr. Kirsten Sasaki is a gynecologic surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is in private practice with Dr. Charles E. Miller and Dr. Molly McKenna in metropolitan Chicago.
After completing her residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, she was accepted as a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellow through the AAGL, the world’s largest organization dedicated to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Under the mentorship of Dr. Miller, she completed her fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge, IL). Over the course of her two-year fellowship, Dr. Sasaki received training from a diverse group of surgeons specializing in General Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, Gynecologic Oncology and Urogynecology.
Dr. Sasaki is an active contributor to the medical research community, publishing numerous articles in peer‐reviewed medical journals, authoring multiple book chapters and presenting at various national conferences.
Her current research interests include decreasing and managing post‐operative pain, robotic‐assisted surgical teaching, bleeding rates after laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Dr. Sasaki prides herself on providing excellent patient care, and has been awarded for her compassion in medicine. She treats her patients with the same empathy and regard as she would her friends- listening to their symptoms and then describing their diagnosis and treatment options in a way that is easy to understand. Dr. Sasaki employs visual aids, such as drawings and written summaries of discussions to help her patients feel more at ease.
Additionally, Dr. Sasaki understands that surgery can be daunting and it’s normal to feel nervous, but she calmly reassures her patients that she is not nervous because she performs surgery almost daily.
Dr. Sasaki currently welcomes new patients in Naperville and Park Ridge for general gynecologic issues and exams, and is a sought after referral choice for minimally‐invasive gynecologic procedures.
Honors And Awards:
- Dr. Victoria Shlensky Humanism Award (June 2019)
Awarded by the residents to the faculty member that exemplifies the humanistic characteristics of the beloved, former resident and attending - The Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Award for Excellence in Resident Teaching (June 2016)
Awarded the National Faculty Award for Promoting High Standards of Residency Education in the Field of Obstetrics and Gynecology by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Betsy Rogers Compassion in Medicine Award (June 2012)
Awarded by the Labor and Delivery Nurses to one graduating resident for providing compassionate patient care
Current Specializations
- Advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Robotic assisted surgery
- Treatment of uterine fibroids (laparoscopic/hysteroscopic removal – myomectomy)
- Treatment of endometriosis (medical and surgical)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic/hysteroscopic scar tissue removal (adhesiolysis)
- Treatment of pelvic pain
- Isthmocele repair
- Female pelvic congestion
Dr. Mary (Molly) McKenna is a gynecologic surgeon in private practice with Drs. Charles E. Miller and Kirsten Sasaki in metropolitan Chicago. Dr. McKenna received her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago and furthered her medical training with a residency in OB/GYN at Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, IL), where she received Outstanding Resident Achievement Awards in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Subsequently, she completed a rigorous two-year Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (Park Ridge, IL) under the guidance of Drs. Miller and Sasaki.
Dr. McKenna is trained in conventional laparoscopy and DaVinci Surgical Systems and performs procedures including, but not limited to, minimally invasive hysterectomy, myomectomy, removal of ovarian cysts and the excision of endometriosis.
Dr. McKenna has presented at national conferences and been published in peer-reviewed medical journals. Her current research initiatives concentrate on improved fertility after ovarian cystectomy and evaluating pregnancy outcomes after cesarean section scar (isthmocele) removal.
Dr. McKenna believes women should not have to live their lives in pain and encourages her patients to become an active member of their own care team. She dedicates time to listen to her patients so they can work together to improve their pain and enhance overall quality of life through both medical and surgical treatment.
Recognizing the significance of fertility concerns among her patients, particularly those with infertility, Dr. McKenna places a great deal of importance on open communication about fertility goals.This proactive approach enables patients to participate in the shared-decision making process and ensures their treatment plans support those goals.
Dr. McKenna is accepting new patients in Naperville and Park Ridge for general gynecologic issues and exams, as well as surgical referrals for minimally‐invasive gynecologic procedures.
Current Specializations
- Advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Robotic assisted surgery
- Treatment of uterine fibroids (laparoscopic/hysteroscopic removal – myomectomy)
- Treatment of endometriosis (medical and surgical)
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic/hysteroscopic scar tissue removal (adhesiolysis)
- Treatment of pelvic pain
- Isthmocele repair
- Female pelvic congestion
AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
We are a Center of Excellence provider with United Healthcare.
Optum COE networks are the gold standard in health care. Optum Infertility centers of excellence select the nation’s best infertility clinics. Infertility clinics are reviewed based on the following criteria:
- A proven track record of successful pregnancies.
- Patient and family-orientated programs and services.
- Exceptional medical center operations and staffing.
- Ability to offer a wide range of infertility treatments.
- Superior physician credentials and experience.
- Industry accreditation and affiliation.
AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
We are a Center of Excellence provider with United Healthcare.
Optum COE networks are the gold standard in health care. Optum Infertility centers of excellence select the nation’s best infertility clinics. Infertility clinics are reviewed based on the following criteria:
- A proven track record of successful pregnancies.
- Patient and family-orientated programs and services.
- Exceptional medical center operations and staffing.
- Ability to offer a wide range of infertility treatments.
- Superior physician credentials and experience.
- Industry accreditation and affiliation.
MEET OUR STAFF
MARY JOHNSTON
BSN, RNFA, CNOR
Mary has been working with Dr. Miller for over 20 years as his first surgical assist. Mary received a BSN from Benedictine University, Lisle and her First Assistant Certificate from Prairie State College, Chicago Heights. She was one of the first nurses to obtain certification in Operating Room nursing and one of the first seven RNs to complete the RN First Assistant program in the state of Illinois. Mary guides our patients through surgery and recovery helping to make the process less traumatic. Mary coordinates many of the studies we are involved in, including the treatment of fibroids, endometriosis and new surgical devices.
630-428-2229
mjohnston@drcharlesmiller.com
MARY JOHNSTON
BSN, RNFA, CNOR
Mary has been working with Dr. Miller for over 20 years as his first surgical assist. Mary received a BSN from Benedictine University, Lisle and her First Assistant Certificate from Prairie State College, Chicago Heights. She was one of the first nurses to obtain certification in Operating Room nursing and one of the first seven RNs to complete the RN First Assistant program in the state of Illinois. Mary guides our patients through surgery and recovery helping to make the process less traumatic. Mary coordinates many of the studies we are involved in, including the treatment of fibroids, endometriosis and new surgical devices.
630-428-2229
mjohnston@drcharlesmiller.com
FERTILITY TEAM
OUR NURSES AND MA’S
Our fertility team will take the time to answer all questions and insure patients fully understand and are comfortable with their treatment plan. They will draw your blood in the morning, review your ultrasound with you, do your insemination and call you with your results. They are great listeners, educators and truly understand your desire to have children. They are here to help patients as they move through the treatment process. Very quickly, patients realize just how much they care and how knowledgeable they are.
630-428-2229
mjohnston@drcharlesmiller.com
CLINICAL STAFF
THE ADVANCED IVF INSTITUTE
Our staff of dedicated nurses and certified medical assistants seek to meet your needs, from the emotional to the physical. We understand the challenges you are facing, and it is the goal of our nurses and support staff to lead you through these challenges by offering their vast knowledge, understanding, and compassion.
Our nurses and certified medical assistants are highly trained and experienced in the reproductive health field. Your day-to-day treatment will be coordinated by a member of our nursing team. In addition to providing hands-on care, the nurse serves as a liaison between the patient and the rest of the care team, including our embryologists, lab technicians and ultrasonographers. The clinical staff is here to educate, guide, and provide support while demonstrating patience, understanding and empathy.
“Our procedure area consists of three peri-op rooms which provide the utmost privacy and comfort for patients. Our procedure suites contain state-of-the-art equipment and have direct, secured access to the embryology lab. The post anesthesia area has been designed to allow patients to recover quietly with their partner.”
Many of our nurses have obtained advanced degrees, including certification in reproductive health and surgery. Our nursing staff represents over 200 years of experience. This level of training and experience has resulted in a staff that is totally committed to providing our patients every possible option to achieve pregnancy. They are one of the reasons our practice is so successful.
630-428-2229
mjohnston@drcharlesmiller.com
TESTIMONIALS
HISTORY
Charles E. Miller, MD & Associates and CCRM Fertility are committed to delivering expert and compassionate care using cutting-edge technology to help our patients achieve their health goals, whether that is through the journey to parenthood or effectively managing and treating pain. Our dedicated staff strives to deliver an exceptional patient experience by actively listening to concerns, providing clear answers to questions and ensuring every individual’s unique needs are met. It is our privilege to be trusted with your care.
Charles E. Miller, MD & Associates has been providing exceptional, individualized and cutting-edge care to patients in Chicagoland since 2001 and proudly joined the CCRM Fertility network in August 2023. Our expertise spans four distinct practice areas:
Advanced Gynecologic Surgery Institute: We believe women should not have to live their lives in pain. Our physicians employ the latest robotic minimally invasive surgical techniques to alleviate pain, improve quality of life and support future fertility goals for women.
Advanced IVF Institute: Navigating infertility is a unique journey, and Dr. Miller recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Personalized treatment plans are created to help individuals and couples achieve their dream of parenthood.
Advanced Fertility Preservation Institute: We are your partner for future family building plans. Whether you are not quite ready for parenthood or facing a recent cancer diagnosis with the opportunity to preserve fertility before treatment, we provide both women and men the most advanced cryopreservation (freezing) treatment options. Our goal is to help you conceive when the time is right.
Advanced Body Contouring Institute: Discover a wide range of medical aesthetics services performed by our highly trained team. We are dedicated to ensuring our patients age gracefully, helping them look and feel their best.
Our goal at the Advanced IVF Institute and the Advanced Gynecologic Surgery institute is to provide the best care possible. Please fill out the form below to request a consultation with us.