Patient Stories

“I am three months post-surgery and THANKS to Dr. Abraham Shashoua, the quality of my life and health has improved tremendously. After a supracervical hysterectomy and years of hemorrhaging from uterine fibroids, I now have my life back! From my first visit with Dr. Shashoua through surgery and recovery, I was given the BEST care in the Midwest. My total recovery was miraculously quick and pain FREE. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Shashoua and his staff without any reservations.”

“Dr. George Shashoua performed a hysterectomy on me on September 17th using the daVinci robot. My experience has been wonderful. The pain I experienced was minimal and easily controlled with pain medication for mild to moderate pain levels, in fact, I was no longer on pain medication 6 days after surgery, and by the 7th day, I was back to walking 2 miles a day. The minimally invasive method has left me active and feeling great; my friends and family who have had a hysterectomy using traditional methods are shocked at how well I am feeling so soon after surgery!”

“I am very pleased and thankful that I was referred to Dr. George Shashoua who practices in Austin, Texas. My surgery was a bladder lift and davinci sacrocolpopexy. Dr. George Shashoua is a brilliant doctor with great expertise and wisdom in his field. He is also very caring, kind and compassionate. He is a doctor I genuinely trust and have total confidence in. Everything regarding my surgery and recovery went smoothly and remarkably well. It was and has been a very positive and successful experience. I feel absolutely great, thanks to God and Dr. Shashoua.”

“I wanted to let you know that my husband and I are finally pregnant and I am due in January. I wanted to write a note to thank you for everything you have done for us. I feel like you are the person that turned everything around for me. We felt like we were drowning when we first came to you after I was told by another doctor I had to have my tube removed, but thankfully that was not necessary. Also, thank you to your staff who were always friendly and helpful. Because of what you have done for me, I get to become a mother and I just can’t thank you enough for this gift.”

“In February, 2010, I underwent surgery for bladder prolapse. Dr. Shashoua used the Davinci Robotic for part of the procedure. My hospital stay was only overnight. There was no pain post operation and very minimal discomfort for 2 days. My recovery process was very smooth, quick and I returned to work within 3 weeks. I would highly recommend this surgery and Dr. Shashoua. He answers all questions, e-mails, and provides pictures for those of us who need visuals.”

“My husband and I wanted to send you a deep and profound thank you for the service you gave us. The care and concern you showed us went above and beyond what we ever could have imagined. You opened your office for us that first Friday, and came between surgeries to speak to us. You fit us into your busy schedule for subsequent meetings and gave me the Urgent PC care without making a fuss that the insurance wouldn’t cover it. Just as importantly, you gave us all the time we needed to reassure us and explain what was going on. In addition to the care you showed that you obviously know about, the psychological effects and comfort of finally seeing a doctor who treated us respectfully and competently helped us out so much more than you can probably imagine. Getting stuck with a medical problem far from home is daunting and scary and we felt very lost and confused until we received your help. It is people like you that give a good name to doctors and that really make the world a better place. Thank you so much! We are genuinely humbled by what you have done for us.”

“My family and I wanted to thank you for being so kind, caring and positive throughout my treatment, from when you delivered our firstborn, to my latest procedure. Your outstanding knowledge and wisdom answered our prayers by helping us in having another child. I can truly say that you are our hero- you helped make our family complete. The hospital is very lucky to have you as one of their physicians and I’m certain I say this on behalf of many of your other patients as well. You are an inspiration and have sincerely been a positive light in our lives. Our children will grow up knowing that you, Dr. Shashoua, have made a significant impact in their lives. We can’t say enough good about you. The sensitivity and support of your fine staff helped us throughout what was sometimes a difficult time, and we will never forget your kindness. Please express our appreciation to everyone who has helped me.”

“I did not expect to have Dr. Shashoua as my doctor when I developed trouble with my fibroids. I started to bleed on birth control and didn’t know why. I needed a doctor quickly and I called his office. Luckily they put me as a new patient right away. On my first day of meeting he told me that I had many options. We discussed these options and I chose to have a hysterectomy. At first I was hesitant because I thought that it would take a while to recover. He recommended a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I am so happy to be one of his patients and he has helped me solve my problem. Surgery went well and I am back to normal. I was back to work after a month and working out again as if nothing happened.”

“I have interstitial cystitis and I have gone through many bladder instillations and other types of treatment. After over a year of treatment Dr. Shashoua finally convinced me to try the interstim. I was relieved to see how much of a difference it has made in my life. I was not getting up to use the bathroom three or four times a night anymore. My bladder pain subsided greatly throughout the day and I was able to do things without having to worry about where the closest bathroom was. I changed the way I ate as well, but I think the interstim made the biggest difference in the treatment for my interstitial cystitis. It has enabled me to live better and without so much bladder pain and with fewer bathroom trips. Dr. Shashoua did an incredible job in providing my treatment and the surgery for the interstim and I’m very happy that he convinced me to try out the first phase of the interstim to see if it worked. Without the interstim I would be living a dull life of unbearable pain and bathroom visits.”

“Dr. Shashoua- Please accept my sincere thank you for the excellent medical advise and care you have shown me over the past few months. My husband and I felt very comfortable during my full hysterectomy treatment and you staff is truly second to none that I found. Thank you for everything.”

“Dr. Shashoua, Thank you for all of your help and care while I was in the hospital. I really appreciate you taking the time to check in on me and making sure I was taken care of properly. I am feeling much better, and I am so thankful to have been treated so wonderfully. Your care and generosity helped me. Thank you so much.”

“Dear Dr. Shashoua – Thank you for taking such good care of our daughter. My husband and I are forever grateful to you. She seems much better!”

“Dr. Shashoua- Thank you so much for your professional care and efforts. After 10 years of searching, I have found a doctor I can trust and that really cares about me. This is a big challenge for patients with Interstitial Cystitis. Words cannot express my deep appreciation. You believed me and took me seriously. Hopefully, this has resulted in a much higher quality of life for me and maybe others.”

“Thank you so very much for all that you did to make my life and recovery the best it could be. I appreciate that fact that you treated me beyond the hospital – It made the experience a little less painful.”

“Dr. Shashoua performed my endometrial ablation in his office–and it has greatly improved my health. I no longer have long, painful periods and their associated symptoms. The procedure was quick, and I had maybe two days of soreness afterward. Dr. Shashoua’s and his staff were excellent.”

“Dr. Shashoua – Thanks for everything! I look forward to a brighter future without dealing with all the issues that had been with me for quite awhile.”

“Dr. Shashoua performed my daVinci hysterectomy on June 22nd and I highly recommend Dr. Shashoua and this procedure. Three weeks after the surgery I was walking, biking, back at work and enjoying life. (Of course, no sex or heavy lifting for several more weeks). I must confess to feeling practically euphoric that I no longer have fibroids, a uterus, or a period at all. I don’t want to underestimate the importance of making the decision to have a hysterectomy. I had very large fibroids that were causing severe hemorrhaging off and on over several years but I resisted a hysterectomy because, although I was certain I did not want children, I was frightened of having an organ removed from my body. Then I ended up in the emergency room getting a four bag blood transfusion and it was there that I met Dr. Shashoua. From the beginning Dr. Shashoua was very open and straightforward, he clarified my situation and presented several options. I gave it some thought and it became clear that what I wanted was a hysterectomy. My husband was included in all of the proceedings and we both felt confident and optimistic heading toward the big day. It didn’t hurt that almost every female I encountered throughout the process (some who had dealt with fibroid issues of their own) had nothing but glowing praise for Dr. Shashoua. All throughout my experience from the emergency room encounter to the office visits and then to Advocate IL Masonic to have the surgery I was treated with respect and courtesy and transparency. I won’t go so far as to say it was a “fun” experience but it was a time I will remember as the fortunate moment that I decided to take control of my life and to stop the nightmare that living with my fibroids had become. Thank you Dr. Shashoua, from me, my husband, my mom, and the rest of my family and friends who were kind enough to worry about me. And to anyone out there reading this website as I did when I was making my decision – the daVinci hysterectomy was a very manageable experience in every way. Dr. Shashoua is an excellent doctor. My health and my quality of life has improved dramatically.”

“I have been a patient of Dr. Shashoua’s for the last several months. I am 33 years and have been suffering from endometriosis and adenomysis since the age of 16. I sought treatment from Dr. Shashoua due to the constant, severe pelvic pain stemming from the endometriosis and adenomysis. Prior to seeking Dr. Shashoua’s help I had four laparoscopies, excising the endometriosis. Each time it grew back faster and became more painful. I have been on either the pill, the shot, lupron and/or pain meds for the last 15+ years trying to control the pain. Nothing worked. Dr. Shashoua recommended three things. First, another laparascopy to remove the endometrisis. Second, a presacral neurectomy which would remove the nerves to my uterus and finally, the mirena IUD to slow the growth of the endometriosis. At first I was hesitant to agree to the presacral neurectomy, concerned about loss of sensation or other possible side effects. However, I felt like I was out of options. I could not deal with the daily pain any longer. I had the surgery in August of this year. It has been the best decision I have ever made. I wish that I would have met Dr. Shashoua sooner. I am now PAIN FREE and have not experienced any lasting side effects. It is absolutely amazing. Thank you Dr. Shashoua. You have changed my life.”

“I recently had a Davinci Myomectomy done at Illinois Masonic by Dr. Abraham Shashoua. I have had fibroid for the last 2 years and they had become painful to the point where I had to call off work at times! I have gone to different doctors and got several opinions but I was not comfortable to go through surgery. I was scared to death of surgery of any kind. I have heard horror stories about surgery and I was not ready to undertake of what I thought was almost like a death sentence. About four months ago, I had a long talk with my gynecologist Dr. Bicahlo (she is great by the way & bless her heart for referring me to Dr. Shashoua. Four months ago, I made an appointment and met with Dr. Abraham Shashoua. From the time I met Dr. Shashoua, I knew that I was in the right hands. After going through second, third, fourth opinions with different doctors, and after meeting with Dr. Shashoua, I knew that surgery was the right thing to do. I felt comfortable with him and he actually took his time to explain to me my different choices that I had and finally we discussed surgery. It wasn’t like; ” oh you have fibroids, let’s do surgery”! Dr. Shashoua & I discussed in details what the procedure was going to be like, the healing process, what to expect before and after surgery. I mean, it was just a smooth sailing and I felt so comfortable with him. My surgery was done on Sept 22, 2010 and it has been two & half weeks now and I’m still healing at home but the prognosis is GREAT! I feel great, I’m no longer in pain and thanks to Dr. Shashoua, I’m so grateful to him and his team! I can’t believe I have lived with painful fibroids for the last two years! I look back now and I’m amazed how I went on for that long, and why I didn’t find Dr. Shashoua sooner! From the bottom of my heart, I thank you Dr. Shashoua.”

“It has been a pleasure receiving services from Dr. Shashoua and his team at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center I had the best team. I could not take it anymore due to my fibroids and the gynecologist that I was working with at that time told me that she was not going to deal with them and she put me on birth control in spite of me bleeding and in pain daily. I was looking up fibroid treatment on the internet and found a website for fibroids and email for help I was amazed within 10 minutes Dr. Shashoua called me. I met with him on 04-26-10 he answered all my questions, gave me options and explained everything when I left his office I felt like he was concern about my well-being. I could have gone to any other hospitals because I live in south shore but I chose Illinois Masonic Hospital due to Dr. Shashoua compassion. Dr. Shashoua and his team explained everything to me. I did not have to ask the nurse any questions because all of them was answered. I have worked in medical field for many years and have never seen or heard of a doctor answering all questions. This is one of Dr. Shashoua strengths. Dr. Shashoua thank you for helping me, providing excellent care and please continue explaining to all your patients.”