Lloyd Riley P MD

I’m one of those women who had an issue with male gynecologists. In fact, I have limited myself to only women doctors for over 30 years. My reasoning was, why would anyone take their car to a mechanic who never owned one? Then menopause hit. I tried to suffer through it (hot flashes, foggy thinking, weight gain, aging skin, aches, pains, headaches, etc.) on my own for over a year, then realized I needed help. After putting many hours into extensive research, I decided to try hormone replacement therapy («HRT»).
It’s difficult to find the right doctor for HRT, especially in the city. Creams didn’t work for me and, since so many of my friends were raving about the pellet therapy (hormones inserted under the skin), I wanted to give it a try. I tried to find a woman in the city who offered pellet therapy, but had no such luck.
I found Dr. Lloyd’s website to be very detailed and thorough. He was one of the closest doctors to offer HRT pellets (he’s in Skokie), and a phone call to the office provided me with detailed information regarding costs and procedures. The staff was very nice on the phone, very helpful. I waited a month, still tried to find a female, researched some more, and finally broke down and made an appointment. With a male gynecologist.
The first office visit was what you would expect — about as fun as a root canal. When describing my symptoms, I tearfully told told Dr. Lloyd I felt like I was getting Alzheimer’s. He said he hears that from women my age all the time. He promised he could make me feel better. I was skeptical, but desperate. And, Dr. Lloyd wasn’t arrogant or aloof, and he didn’t exhibit any other negative traits I’ve come to expect from male doctors (even though his vast experience, extensive medical background and scholarship in the area of HRT treatment and women’s health places him in the «expert» category).
Dr. Lloyd’s friendly bedside manner, along with his attentive, non-​condescending demeanor, made me feel as comfortable as possible during the thorough physical examination. Afterward, he went over the benefits and risks of HRT and answered my numerous questions, again, explaining everything in detail.
I scheduled lab work and made a second appointment to receive the pellet (if the lab work indicated I was a candidate). The day of the appointment arrived. Once in the office, things moved along quickly. Dr. Lloyd inserted the pellet under the skin on my hip. There was no pain. He said it would take about 4 weeks for me to notice any difference. It actually took a few days. AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I felt (and feel) a hundred times better!
I just received my second pellet. I wish I’d visited Dr. Lloyd long before I did. He has helped me so much, and he kept his promise — I no longer feel like I’m suffering from dementia. Best of all, I found a great, reliable doctor, one with whom I feel comfortable entrusting with my health and body (in spite of the fact that he’s a man). I never thought I’d recommend a male gynecologist, but that’s exactly what I’m doing.
Dr. Lloyd is well worth the trip to Skokie. I highly recommend him and, if you knew me, you would be shocked.

I saw Dr. Llyod at his office at 800 Austin in Evanston. It was my first visit with him and he was really thorough. Just a very nice guy, very personable and asked a lot of questions. He made a lot of recommendations that I found helpful, including a health regimen/​detox plan to regulate my hormones. I went in there just to get one thing checked out and I ended up feeling like I got a full assessment. He really took his time and I never felt as though he was rushing through the appointment. I plan on sticking with him from now on as my primary OB/​GYN.

Very nice man with a great bedside manner, is thorough and competent, makes sure he has answered all questions. Anyone looking for a great gyno need look no further.