Dr. Kathryn Podgorny knew she wanted to be a doctor from when she was just three years old. In 2004, she earned her medical degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine. Before her residency in 2008 in Anesthesiology at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Dr. Podgorny completed a master’s degree in Health Sciences.
Her career – spanning 19 years to date – began working in the field of healthcare in the Peace Corps, before being affiliated with Midwest Anesthesia Partners LLC, located in Park Ridge, Illinois and serving patients at Northwest Community Hospital, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Their collaborative approach across the organization ensured that outstanding operational and clinical outcomes were achieved. All physician leaders within the organization understood the requirements of all stakeholders in the anesthesia service industry.
Due to the intense pressure and pace caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Podgorny made the decision to become board-certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), after 13 years of private practice.
The job of an anesthesiologist during a surgical procedure is to monitor vital signs such as their temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, which is why during any procedure, there is always a doctor with the patient throughout surgery and in recovery, to ensure all vital signs are normal and pain levels are managed.
In January 2021, she opened her own practice Uptown Med Spa, and finished her certifications in Aesthetic Medicine. Her practice, which is located at 36 Main Street 104 in Park Ridge, is open Tuesday – Saturday.
Dr. Podgorny is proud in her approach to aesthetics. She loves helping her clients feel more confident, and through offering aesthetic treatments that are of the highest quality, she strives to achieve a refreshed and youthful look for her patients, by naturally enhancing their own natural features. Armed with their clients’ vision and medical history, Dr. Podgorny and her team of value-led physicians, provide treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers, body contouring, plasma-rich protein treatments, IV hydration, Xeomin treatments and more.
Dr. Podgorny combined her interest in travel with work and completed six medical mission trips to Africa and South America. Her other hobbies include running, yoga and skiing, and she loves to spend time with her family. In the future, she hopes to expand the Med Spa business.
For more information, visit https://www.pruptownmedspa.com.