Our Team

Barbara Mystkowski

Barbara "Basia" is the Practice Administrator at ThriveOB. With more than 20 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology, she brings extensive knowledge and expertise across all aspects of the medical field to her role.

Basia’s passion for healthcare began in EMS, where she worked as a Paramedic. Her career then transitioned into Obstetrics and Gynecology, where she developed extensive experience in specialty practice management, team building, professional development, and business operations. Her expertise also includes practice growth and optimization, as well as health insurance management. Basia takes great pride in her communication skills and her ability to collaborate with both staff and patients. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and welcoming environment while ensuring that the needs of both patients and the ThriveOB team are met with compassion, professionalism, and care.

When she’s not passionately working at ThriveOB, Basia enjoys spending time with her two children. Her daughter is following in her footsteps and studying Management and Ethics, while her son is considering a future in healthcare. Together, they enjoy creating meaningful memories, spending quality time together, and embracing life’s adventures.

For questions or assistance with your OB/GYN needs, you can reach Basia at 847-277-0500 option 3 barbaram@thriveob.com

Eliza Vega-Castro

Eliza Vega-Castro is our Billing Manager. She is bilingual, proficient in both English and Spanish. She has been in the medical field for over twenty- five years, working her way up from a Medical Assistant. Prior to being a Billing Manager, Eliza was an Office Manager, which has provided her knowledge and training to ensure success in navigating the difficulties and technicalities of being a Billing Manager. Eliza is responsible for billing and appealing insurance and patient claims. Eliza is inspired daily by her husband and their three children. In her free time, Eliza likes to spend quality time with her children and grandchildren, read books, and cook.

For payments and insurance questions or issues, Eliza is available and may be contacted via email at evega@thriveob.com. She is also available via phone at 847-277-0500 option 4 Monday-Friday .

Maureen Pullen

Maureen Pullen, BS, ARDMS has been a board certified OB/GYN ultrasound specialist since 1991. Her background includes many years of Maternal Fetal Medicine, 20 years as a Clinical Site Instructor for Ultrasound students and assisting in many ultrasound studies and texts books.

She enjoys the dynamic environment of thrive OB where she can utilize her 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester OB and Gyne ultrasound skills to help insure quality patient care. She specializes in routine and High Risk OB/GYN diagnostic ultrasound exams including Nuchal translucency‘s Studies, Fetal Doppler studies, Anatomy scans, and 3D/4D ultrasound exams.

She enjoys working as a partner with the doctor and specialist to provide the best diagnostic compassionate care.