Chicago, Ill. — The Illinois medical community is mourning the sudden loss of Dr. Susan Ayfer Orhan, MD, FACOG, a highly respected obstetrician and gynecologist whose career was defined by clinical excellence, innovation, and deep compassion for her patients.
Dr. Orhan was a board-certified OB/GYN widely recognized for her commitment to women’s health and her leadership in advanced gynecological care. She practiced at Elite Women’s Care in Hoffman Estates, where patients and colleagues alike described her as a physician who combined technical expertise with a personalized, empathetic approach to medicine.
Her medical journey began internationally, where she earned her medical degree from Gazi University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. She later completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, where she distinguished herself through her dedication to patient care and academic excellence.
Dr. Orhan further expanded her expertise through a postdoctoral fellowship in genetics and immunology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. This advanced training contributed to her unique and comprehensive approach to obstetric and gynecologic care, particularly in complex and high-risk cases.
Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Orhan was a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Medical Association. She held privileges at several major Chicago-area hospitals, including AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village, and NCH Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Orhan was deeply committed to medical education. She served as a resident instructor in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital and as a clinical associate professor at Wingate University in Hendersonville, North Carolina, helping to train and mentor future physicians.
Dr. Orhan was also a certified Da Vinci robotic surgeon and a leader in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, having performed more than 2,000 robotic procedures over the course of her career. Her expertise in this advanced technology reflected her dedication to improving surgical outcomes and expanding treatment options for women.
Her contributions to the field were widely recognized. In 2022, she was named a “Top OB-GYN” by Women in Magazine. In 2023, her practice received designation as a “Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology” by the Surgical Review Corporation, an honor recognizing the highest standards in patient safety and surgical quality.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, colleagues and patients remember Dr. Orhan as a trailblazer, mentor, and advocate for women’s health. She authored numerous publications, participated in ongoing research, and was known for continually advancing her knowledge to provide the most current and effective care.
Dr. Susan Ayfer Orhan’s passing leaves a profound void in the medical community. Her legacy lives on through the countless patients she cared for, the physicians she mentored, and the lasting contributions she made to obstetrics and gynecology.
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