Dr. Patricia Ingrid Ristic, M.D., FACOG

Expert Publications

• Canine ehrlichiosis: the role of the spleen in protection against the disease.
• Canine ehrlichiosis: the role of the spleen in protection against the disease.

Media Releases

Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Patricia Ingrid Ristic, who serves patients in Normal, Illinois.

Dr. Ristic, an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), sees patients at Obstetrics & Gynecology II, Ltd in Normal, Illinois.

“Our mission is to provide comprehensive, quality, and compassionate healthcare for women in a friendly atmosphere. No matter what your age or health concern, our providers and staff will deliver the best medical care for whatever stage in life you may be in. Whether you need help with childbirth, family planning, an annual gynecological exam, infertility, discomfort, or another OBGYN issue, we want to help.” as stated on their website. 

A 1985 graduate of Rush Medical College in Chicago, Dr. Ristic went on to complete her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbus Hospital which at the time was affiliated with North Western Medical Center. Before long, she became board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada. 

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health. 

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