Susan C. Matthew, FNP-C
Martha Z. Siomos, FNP-C
1888 Bay Scott Circle
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone 630-305-3025
Fax 630-305-0311
Dr. Pector's private email (not for health care):
synspectrum@yahoo.com
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Spectrum Family Medicine!
Family Nurse Practitioners
Martha Siomos (left)
and Susan Matthew (right)
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Spectrum history and services
Dr. Pector founded Spectrum in the fall of 2000 on Hobson Road. Susan Matthew joined the following year. When we outgrew our space, we left Hobson & moved to 1888 Bay Scott Circle in 2005. Martha Siomos joined our staff the same year, and we have steadily expanded services since then. We use SOAPware, an electronic medical record system to help us provide efficient, high-quality care. We offer on-site lab services including phlebotomy (blood drawing), lung function testing, EKG, Holter monitors, neurologic testing (EMG and nerve conduction studies), and minor surgical procedures including skin lesion removals, colposcopy and endometrial biopsy. An impressive array of radiology services is available at Naperville Imaging Center, an independent imaging center that shares our building. For patients whose insurance plans allow testing at NIC, they offer prompt and convenient x-ray, bone density screening, ultrasound, stress tests (including nuclear stress tests), ultrafast heart CT scan, CT, MRI, virtual colonoscopy, nuclear medicine tests (bone scans, thyroid scans, etc.), PET scans, and more.
We take a whole-person view of your health, but our practice is based on traditional scientific medicine. We do not specialize in herbal treatment regimens, bio-identical hormone replacement, or alternative medicine, although we are familiar with alternative approaches. If you are seeking a more alternative-minded practitioner, we can recommend other area physicians. We do have resources to check for effectiveness of herbs and alternative methods and herb interactions with traditional medicines. Also consider the role stress may play in your health status. Read Dr. Pector's "Stress: 4 steps to survive and thrive"
Professional staff backgrounds
Dr. Pector is a board certified family physician, scoring in the top 1% of family doctors who took the recertifying exam in 2005! To see her resume, click here. She has wide-ranging medical and personal interests. Dr. Pector graduated in 3 years from Northwestern University with a B.A. in chemistry and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received her M.D. degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1984, completed a 3-year family practice residency at West Suburban Hospital in 1987, and has practiced in the Naperville area since then.
Dr. Pector sees patients from newborns to nineties, working as the patient's partner to maximize health. Her interests include infant and child health care, adult preventive care, men's and women's health, chronic illness management, uncomplicated depression and anxiety treatment (not bipolar disorder), and care of seniors.She also has interests in adoption, multiple birth, Internet applications in health care, and professional burnout/compassion fatigue. Dr. Pector takes a scientific approach to medicine, considering traditional and alternative treatments based on the best available evidence.
Dr. Pector has researched many aspects of multiple birth and prematurity and published and spoken on related topics. We have useful articles for parents of multiples of all ages, from infancy to adolescence. The death of one of Dr. Pector's twin sons inspired much of her research and her continued interest in multiple-birth issues. Beginning in 2008, Dr. Pector is on the Board of Directors of National Perinatal Association, a multidisciplinary organization that integrates professional and parent input to ensure the best possible health for mothers and babies. Spectrum staff does not have special training in medical treatment of children with special needs, but we are sympathetic to the parenting challenges and willing to share resources. Check the resources for multiples, loss or special needs at the Multiplicity link, and feel free to read some of her Articles.
Dr. Pector is a member of the American Medical Writers Association. Since January 2006, she has been on the editorial board of Medical Economics, a national business magazine for physicians. She is available for freelance medical writing and editing. Dr. Pector writes for both professional audiences and the general public. Her research skills, publishing and speaking experience, breadth of knowledge and clear writing style enhance the materials she prepares. She edits and prepares professional journal and consumer magazine articles, PowerPoint presentations and patient education materials. Dr. Pector also speaks to professional and community groups about health topics and welcomes requests for speaking engagements. As you can see from the page, she enjoys travel and photography, among many other interests.
Susan Matthew graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor in Health Administration. She received a Bachelor and then a Doctorate degree in Nursing from Rush University in 1997, where she also completed the nurse practitioner program. Susan is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and worked in Chicago for 5 years prior to joining us at Spectrum in 2001. Her areas of interest include child, adolescent and women's health, diabetes, heart disease, and health promotion and wellness. Patients praise her care, compassion and thorough approach.
Susan enjoys evaluating patients from across the lifespan. She is able to diagnose, treat and manage a wide variety of health concerns. She is interested in patient and professional education and has taught classes to nurses in training.
Martha Siomos received her Master and Doctorate of Nursing in 1997 at Rush University. She had previously earned an Associate Degree of Nursing at Truman College in Chicago and later Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. Joseph College in Joliet, IL. She joined Spectrum in July, 2005. She teaches on the faculty of Rush's nurse practitioner program and works with us two days a week, with varying hours depending on her teaching responsibilities. Martha brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to us.
Martha is experienced in the full range of family practice, and has worked at a variety of clinic settings before joining Spectrum. She also worked as a hospital-based nurse practitioner for a busy internal medicine practice. Martha has particular interest in diabetes and hypertension. She is certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, and has coauthored articles on high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney function. Our patients compliment Martha's thorough evaluations and warm, encouraging manner.
Some notes on Dr. Pector's other pages
In addition to her other talents, Dr. Pector has a trait known as synesthesia. She hears colored music pitches and associates colors with numbers, letters and days of the week. To learn more about this intriguing condition, check out the Synesthesia link.
If you're in a reflective mood, some of Dr. Pector's thoughts about spirituality and faith topics are at Lumina Dei. Inspiring quotes, gentle humor & links to uplifting meditations from a variety of traditions are at the Lost and Found.
We look forward to learning about your own challenges, perspectives and interests. As professionals who care for the whole person, we find that the diversity of the human experience and resilience of the human spirit is one of the greatest rewards of a career in medicine!
Elizabeth A. Pector, M.D.
Susan C. Matthew, F.N.P
Martha Z. Siomos, F.N.P.
..."blessed with the ability not only to cure--but to put all the complex pieces of one's health problems into a workable solution. Her compassion and sincerity accentuate her skills."
"makes you feel like a valuable patient and person instead of a rushed appointment."
"You are everything a great doctor should be-- smart, caring, decisive, and personable....You actually take the time to really know and understand your patients--thereby building genuine trust. Your selfless motivations are evident and it's clear that you truly love what you do."
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As you cope with stress and uncertainty in a changed world, try to keep worry at a reasonable level. Keep news in perspective, do some healthy things (exercise, eat and sleep well, help someone in need, enjoy a hobby), and cherish those around you. Read Dr. Pector's stress handout for more suggestions on how to combat stress.
Where will your life's adventure take you?...
Sand Dunes, Idaho, 2006
