Meet Dr. Boatwright
Patricia Boatwright, M.D., is the Director of Women’s Health and Director of Gynecology for Weiss Memorial Hospital. She has more than 40 years’ experience in obstetrics and gynecology, and places a focus on strong communication and trust with her patients.
Dr. Boatwright’s gynecological expertise includes common conditions, as well as complex diagnoses. She is committed to educating patients on prevention, ensuring patients have an understanding of each diagnosis, and talking through treatment options with them. Dr. Boatwright uses a personalized approach in treating each patient, and feels that listening intently to the patient and providing a thorough examination are critical to high quality care.
Dr. Boatwright completed her undergraduate work in psychobiology at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), as well as one year of graduate education in cell biology at UCLA. She earned her medical degree and residency at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Before entering her private practice, Dr. Boatwright was an assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center for three years, and continued teaching as an assistant professor after entering private practice. Dr. Boatwright continues her commitment to training new generations of doctors, and is currently an educator for the residency programs at both Advocate Christ Medical Center and AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital. She earned multiple clinical teaching awards over the course of her career, particularly from Rush University Medical Center. She has been board certified and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for more than 30 years.
Dr. Boatwright’s gynecological expertise includes common conditions, as well as complex diagnoses. She is committed to educating patients on prevention, ensuring patients have an understanding of each diagnosis, and talking through treatment options with them. Dr. Boatwright uses a personalized approach in treating each patient, and feels that listening intently to the patient and providing a thorough examination are critical to high quality care.
Dr. Boatwright completed her undergraduate work in psychobiology at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), as well as one year of graduate education in cell biology at UCLA. She earned her medical degree and residency at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Before entering her private practice, Dr. Boatwright was an assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center for three years, and continued teaching as an assistant professor after entering private practice. Dr. Boatwright continues her commitment to training new generations of doctors, and is currently an educator for the residency programs at both Advocate Christ Medical Center and AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital. She earned multiple clinical teaching awards over the course of her career, particularly from Rush University Medical Center. She has been board certified and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for more than 30 years.