Overview
Dr. Hess graduated as Salutatorian of her class at Grand Canyon University. She was Summa Cum Laude and top female graduate at the University of Missouri. She has been married for 17 years and has 2 dogs, 7 parrots, 3 guinea pigs, and no human children.
Dr. Hess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trichomoniasis. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6050 Sterling Creek Rd., Portage, IN 46368
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
NorthShore Health Centers
Dr. Tipton is committed to the field of medicine to revitalize communities such as his hometown of Gary, IN. Through pathways laid out by role models, he was able to achieve his dream. His ultimate goal is to inspire young people in his community and demonstrate to them that anything is possible.Dr. Tipton’s family is deeply rooted in Northwest Indiana, including his life with his wife, Dr. Cydney Bullock-Tipton. He enjoys all types of activities with her. He is also a huge sports fan (Go Bulls/Bears/Sox!) and has a strong passion for hip-hop music. Dr. Tipton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trichomoniasis. His top areas of expertise are Chlamydia, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Trichomoniasis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.
Friend Health
Fallon M. Flowers, APRN, WHNP-BC, is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, speaker, and advocate dedicated to advancing reproductive well-being and contraceptive equity. Since 2018, she has served medically underserved, low-income, and uninsured women on Chicago’s South Side, providing comprehensive OB-GYN care and mentoring nurse practitioner students. Her expertise spans contraception, STI prevention and treatment, and menstrual and urinary health.Recognized as a 2023 Contraceptive Equity Champion by ICAN! for promoting TRUER care—Trauma-informed, Respectful, Unconscious-bias aware, Evidence-based, and Reproductive well-being centered—Fallon is an active member of NPWH, ACOG, and the Chicago Chapter NBNA. She is also expanding her training in Adolescent Health through ECHO-Chicago to better support young women transitioning from pediatric to adult gynecologic care. She is the founder and author of Glow Up Health: Wellness for College & Early Career Women, a digital blog. Her outreach has expanded to include educating young women about feminine hygiene and reproductive health through organizations like P.R.E.T.T.Y. Inc. , M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment and Polished Pebbles. Fallon is also frequently invited to speak at community and professional events, including keynote speaker for Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing, the Student Nurses Association of Illinois, and the Illinois Nurse Practitioner Network. Ms. Flowers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trichomoniasis. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Trichomoniasis, and Chlamydia.
Ernest Hayes is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trichomoniasis. His top areas of expertise are Trichomoniasis, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Menorrhagia. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- AmenorrheaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Amenorrhea.
- ChlamydiaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Chlamydia.
- Female Genital SoresDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Female Genital Sores.
- MenorrhagiaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Menorrhagia.
- NeuralgiaDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Painful Menstrual PeriodsDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Menstrual Periods.
- Experienced
- AngiomyomaDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Bartholin Cyst or AbscessDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Bartholin Cyst or Abscess.
- Bowenoid PapulosisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Bowenoid Papulosis.
- Carney ComplexDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Carney Complex.
- Cervical DysplasiaDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Dysplasia.
- Cervical PolypsDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Polyps.