Patricia Handler, NP
I strive to help women manage and optimize their best health during all of life’s stages. I believe in partnering with my patients by acknowledging a person’s life experience and knowledge.
Specialty
Menopause, Sexual Medicine, Pelvic Pain, Vulvar Pain, and Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery
Why do you love working in women’s health?
I have been involved in the delivery of health care for women for many years I have worked in contraception research, labor and delivery, fertility, gynecological surgery, and now menopause. I have followed the life span of women as I move through the years myself. Helping women to navigate the various physical and psychological stages of life is very rewarding.
What do you do outside of work?
I love spending time with my four adult children when possible. I enjoy hiking, travel and biking.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing | Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Michigan | Sexual Health Counselor
Achievements
Became a nurse practitioner after 35 years in nursing
Helped to create, build, and open Northwestern's Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause in 2016
States licensed in
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