Meet Your Care Givers
The Team
Dr. Carmen Woods Hollowell
MD, FACOG
Dr. Carmen Woods Hollowell grew up in Highland Park, IL. She attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA for her undergraduate studies where she graduated with Honors. She received her Medical Degree from Meharry Medical School in Nashville, TN and did her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where she received top Honors as a teacher and surgeon.
Dr. Brian J. Saliba
MD, FACOG
Dr. Brian Saliba received his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in North Chicago, IL. He performed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where he served as the Administrative Chief during his senior year.
Sydney Jakcsy
MMS, PA-C
Sydney graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Ml with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She then completed her Physician Assistant program and Master of Medical Science degree at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. Sydney joined The Woods Women's Group in 2015.
Sarah Coughlin
APN NP-C
Sarah obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, followed by her Master of Science in Nursing at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Most recently, she completed her Nurse Practitioner Degree at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Shawnalee Shaw
MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CLC
Sophie Lafayette
PA-C
Sophie earned her bachelor's degree from Amsterdam University College, a small international liberal arts program in The Netherlands, where she developed a broad foundation in the sciences and a global perspective on healthcare. She obtained her master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago.