Sandra Valaitis, MD

Sandra Valaitis, MD

Urogynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

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Locations

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Hinsdale

UChicago Medicine - Hinsdale
12 Salt Creek Ln
Suite 106
Hinsdale, IL  60521
888-824-0200
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Chicago

5841 South Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL  60637
773-702-1000
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UChicago Faculty Physicians hold faculty positions with the University of Chicago and provide care for patients on the academic health system's main campus in Hyde Park and in care centers throughout the Chicago region. UChicago Faculty Physicians who provide services at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, Hinsdale, La Grange and GlenOaks hospitals are independent providers with privileges at those hospitals. Except as otherwise denoted, independent providers are not employees or agents of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, Hinsdale, La Grange and GlenOaks hospitals.

Expertise

Biography

Sandra Valaitis, MD is board-certified in Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Her specialties include:

  • Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
  • Sacrocolpopexy
  • Urodynamic Testing
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula
  • Urethral Bulking
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Pessaries
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Stress Incontinence
  • Overactive Bladder (OAB)
  • Neuromodulation
  • Rectocele
  • Botox Therapy
  • Suburethral Slings
  • Cystocele (Prolapsed Bladder)
    • Care Philosophy

    Dr. Valaitis has been a practicing fellowship trained urogynecologist for more than 10 years. She enjoys being a faculty teaching physician and takes pride in spending time with her patients and strives to communicate well with them, addressing their needs and concerns.

    Areas Served
    Hinsdale, IL | Chicago, IL
    Languages Spoken
    English, Lithuanian, Spanish
    Education

    University of Chicago Medical Center

    Residencies

    Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Chicago Medical Center

    Fellowships

    Urogynecology at Saint George's Univ of London

    Board Certification

    Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Obstetrics & Gynecology: The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Publications

    Goldstein DJ, Kanwar M, Cowger J, Patel S, Meyer DM, Molina E, Salerno C, Elmer A, Schettle S, Teuteberg J, Pagani F, Stehlik J. Extrinsic outflow graft obstruction of the HeartMate 3 LVAD: A state-of-the-art review. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2024 Jul 15. PMID: 39019352.

    Kent J, Nordgren R, Ahn D, Lysandrou M, Diaz A, Fenton D, Wignakumar T, McMeekin N, Salerno C, Donington J, Madariaga MLL. Cost effectiveness of commercial portable ex vivo lung perfusion at a low-volume US lung transplant center. Artif Organs. 2024 Jun 24. PMID: 38924545.

    Trela KC, Salerno CT, Chuba E, Dhawan R. Donation After Circulatory Death Heart Transplantation: A Narrative Review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 Apr 03. PMID: 38981770.

    Gosev I, Pham DT, Um JY, Anyanwu AC, Itoh A, Kotkar K, Takeda K, Naka Y, Peltz M, Silvestry SC, Couper G, Leacche M, Rao V, Sun B, Tedford RJ, Mokadam N, McNutt R, Crandall D, Mehra MR, Salerno CT. Ventricular assist device using a thoracotomy-based implant technique: Multi-Center Implantation of the HeartMate 3 in Subjects With Heart Failure Using Surgical Techniques Other Than Full Median Sternotomy (HM3 SWIFT). J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb 15. PMID: 38367698.

    Schroder JN, Patel CB, DeVore AD, Casalinova S, Koomalsingh KJ, Shah AS, Anyanwu AC, D'Alessandro DA, Mudy K, Sun B, Strueber M, Khaghani A, Shudo Y, Esmailian F, Liao K, Pagani FD, Silvestry S, Wang IW, Salerno CT, Absi TS, Madsen JC, Mancini D, Fiedler AG, Milano CA, Smith JW. Increasing Utilization of Extended Criteria Donor Hearts for Transplantation: The OCS Heart EXPAND Trial. JACC Heart Fail. 2024 Mar; 12(3): 438-447-PMID: 38276933.

    Nishida H, Jeevanandam V, Salerno C, Nemoto A, Song T, Onsager D, Nguyen A, Grinstein J, Chung B, Sarswat N, Kim G, Pinney S, Ota T. Impact of prophylactic donor heart tricuspid valve annuloplasty on outcomes in heart transplantation. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 12; 18(1):288. PMID: 37828522; PMCID: PMC10571443.

    Salerno CT, Meyer DM, Pagani FD, Kirklin J, Cantor R. Contemporary Outcomes in the Use of Durable LVADs: An Update From The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Intermacs Database. Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan; 117(1): 248-249-PMID: 37769701.

    Nayak A, Hall SA, Uriel N, Goldstein DJ, Cleveland JC, Cowger JA, Salerno CT, Naka Y, Horstmanshof D, Crandall D, Wang A, Mehra MR. Predictors of 5-Year Mortality in Patients Managed With a Magnetically Levitated Left Ventricular Assist Device. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 08 29; 82(9): 771-781-PMID: 37612008.

    Kappetein AP, Li S, Slaughter MS, Hall S, Davis E, Dedrick A, Salerno CT, Pagani FD, Mahr C. Intermacs quarterly report analysis to monitor longitudinal outcomes in a centrifugal flow assist device. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2023 Nov; 42(11):1510-1514. PMID: 37499959.

    Nishida H, Jeevanandam V, Salerno C, Nemoto A, Song T, Onsager D, Nguyen A, Grinstein J, Chung B, Sarswat N, Kim G, Pinney S, Ota T. Concomitant left atrial appendage closure during left ventricular assist device surgery can reduce ischaemic cerebrovascular accidents. Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 12; 36(7). PMID: 37421402; PMCID: PMC10338136.

    Jawaid O, Salerno C, Ravichandran A. Left Ventricular Assist Device and the Current State of the Art: HeartMate 3 at 5 Years. Heart Fail Clin. 2024 Jan; 20(1):83-89. PMID: 37953024.

    Grinstein J, Belkin MN, Kalantari S, Bourque K, Salerno C, Pinney S. Adverse Hemodynamic Consequences of Continuous Left Ventricular Mechanical Support: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 07 04; 82(1):70-81. PMID: 37380306.

    Schroder JN, Patel CB, DeVore AD, Bryner BS, Casalinova S, Shah A, Smith JW, Fiedler AG, Daneshmand M, Silvestry S, Geirsson A, Pretorius V, Joyce DL, Um JY, Esmailian F, Takeda K, Mudy K, Shudo Y, Salerno CT, Pham SM, Goldstein DJ, Philpott J, Dunning J, Lozonschi L, Couper GS, Mallidi HR, Givertz MM, Pham DT, Shaffer AW, Kai M, Quader MA, Absi T, Attia TS, Shukrallah B, Sun BC, Farr M, Mehra MR, Madsen JC, Milano CA, D'Alessandro DA. Transplantation Outcomes with Donor Hearts after Circulatory Death. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jun 08; 388(23):2121-2131. PMID: 37285526.

    Plana A, Belkin MN, Kanelidis AJ, Parker WF, Jeevanandam V, Salerno C, Nguyen AB, Chung BB, Smith BA, Kalantari S, Sarswat N, Kim G, Pinney SP, Grinstein J. Status One and Status Two Exception Use in the Updated Heart Allocation System. J Card Fail. 2023 06; 29(6): 963-967-PMID: 36966881.

    Salerno CT, Jorde UP, Molina E, Cantor R, Pagani FD, Kirklin J. Elective HeartWare HVAD to HeartMate 3 Pump Exchange: Risk Mitigation or Increasing Risk? Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 08; 116(2): 438-440-PMID: 36572060.

    Kanelidis AJ, Siddiqi U, Miller T, Belkin M, Li G, Smith B, Kalantari S, Nguyen A, Chung BB, Sarswat N, Kim G, Salerno C, Jeevanandam V, Pinney S, Grinstein J. The prognostic role of advanced hemodynamic variables in patients with left ventricular assist devices. Artif Organs. 2023 Mar; 47(3): 574-581-PMID: 36305735; PMCID: PMC10023393.

    Johnson B, Bucio J, Salerno C, Jeevanandam V, Song T, Wool G. Decreasing blood wastage during ex vivo lung perfusion recovery through utilization of thermal control technology. J Card Surg. 2022 Dec; 37(12):5011-5018. PMID: 36349705; PMCID: PMC10099649.

    Mehra MR, Goldstein DJ, Cleveland JC, Cowger JA, Hall S, Salerno CT, Naka Y, Horstmanshof D, Chuang J, Wang A, Uriel N. Five-Year Outcomes in Patients With Fully Magnetically Levitated vs Axial-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices in the MOMENTUM 3 Randomized Trial. JAMA. 2022 09 27; 328(12):1233-1242. PMID: 36074476; PMCID: PMC9459909.

    Song TH, Salerno CT. Commentary: Blood type O, a bigger problem in the new heart allocation system? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 01; 167(1): 241-242-PMID: 36266090.

    Nishida H, Kalantari S, Nguyen A, Chung B, Grinstein J, Kim G, Sarswat N, Smith B, Pinney S, Onsager D, Song T, Salerno C, Jeevanandam V, Ota T. Clinical outcomes of grafted vs. percutaneous axillary intra-aortic balloon pump support as a bridge to transplantation: a propensity score-matched analysis. Heart Vessels. 2022 Dec; 37(12):1995-2001. PMID: 35794489.

    Salerno CT, Hayward C, Hall S, Goldstein D, Saeed D, Schmitto J, Kaczorowski D, Molina E, Zimpfer D, Tsui S, Soltesz E, Pham DT, Mokadam NA, Kilic A, Davis E, Feller E, Lorts A, Silvestry S, Slaughter MS, Potapov E, Atluri P, Cowger J, Pagani FD, HeartWare HVAD System to HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System Device Exchange Advisory Group. HVAD to HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device exchange: Best practices recommendations. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 06 15; 62(1). PMID: 35325091.

    Grinstein J, Torii R, Salerno C, Garcia-Garcia H, Bourantas CV, Blanco PJ. Flow dynamics during the HeartWare HVAD to HeartMate 3 exchange: A computational study assessing differential graft lengths and surgical techniques. JTCVS Tech. 2022 Aug; 14:125-126. PMID: 35967208; PMCID: PMC9366874.

    John R, Kanwar MK, Cleveland JC, Uriel N, Naka Y, Salerno C, Horstmanshof D, Hall SA, Cowger JA, Heatley G, Somo SI, Mehra MR. Concurrent valvular procedures during left ventricular assist device implantation and outcomes: A comprehensive analysis of the Multicenter Study of MagLev Technology in Patients Undergoing Mechanical Circulatory Support Therapy With HeartMate 3 trial portfolio. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 12; 166(6):1684-1694.e18. PMID: 35643769.

    Nishida H, Salerno C, Onsager D, Song T, Nguyen A, Grinstein J, Chung B, Smith B, Kalantari S, Sarswat N, Kim G, Pinney S, Jeevanandam V, Ota T. Comparing short-term/long-term outcomes of heart transplants that occur inside and outside of normal working hours. ESC Heart Fail. 2022 08; 9(4):2484-2490. PMID: 35460200; PMCID: PMC9288785.

    Hayward C, Adachi I, Baudart S, Davis E, Feller ED, Kinugawa K, Klein L, Li S, Lorts A, Mahr C, Mathew J, Morshuis M, Ono M, Pagani FD, Pappalardo F, Rich J, Robson D, Rosenthal DN, Saeed D, Salerno C, Sauer AJ, Tops L, VanderPluym C, Müller M, Schlöglhofer T. Global best practices consensus: Long-term management of patients with hybrid centrifugal flow left ventricular assist device support. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 10; 164(4):1120-1137.e2. PMID: 35624053.

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    Adults
    Geriatrics
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    Insurances

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    The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.

    • BCBS HMO
    • BCBS POS
    • BCBS PPO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna POS
    • Cigna PPO
    • Coventry/First Health Network/GEHA
    • Great West
    • IL-Ascension Health Medicare
    • IL-HFN, Inc
    • IL-Kidcare
    • IL-Medicaid
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What locations does Sandra Valaitis, MD practice at?
    Sandra Valaitis, MD practices at Hinsdale at 12 Salt Creek Ln, Suite 106, Hinsdale, IL, 60521, Chicago at 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL and 60637. Learn more about Sandra Valaitis, MD at AdventHealth.
    What is Sandra Valaitis, MD's specialty?
    Sandra Valaitis, MD specializes in Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Learn more about Sandra Valaitis, MD at AdventHealth.
    What insurance does Sandra Valaitis, MD accept?
    Sandra Valaitis, MD accepts BCBS HMO, BCBS POS, BCBS PPO, Cigna HMO, Cigna POS, Cigna PPO, Coventry/First Health Network/GEHA, Great West, IL-Ascension Health Medicare, IL-HFN, Inc, IL-Kidcare, IL-Medicaid, IL-Medicare, IL-PPONEXT (Healthstar/PHN), IL-Tricare and Unicare. This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment. Learn more about Sandra Valaitis, MD at AdventHealth.
    What conditions does Sandra Valaitis, MD treat?
    Sandra Valaitis, MD treats the following conditions: Bladder Prolapse, Cystocele, Fecal Incontinence, Mesh complications and erosion, Overactive Bladder, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Rectovaginal Fistula, Stress Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse and Vesicovaginal Fistula. Learn more about Sandra Valaitis, MD at AdventHealth.