Open Hysterectomy near Lakewood, CO

Care Philosophy: My favorite thing about being an obstetrician/gynecologist is caring for patients from adolescence through the menopausal years. I believe in providing compassionate and individualized care for all in an open-minded and comfortable environment. I am committed to patient education so that all women can feel informed and empowered!

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Sarah Payne is from Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Art History. After college, she spent two years teaching English in Prague, Czech Republic, where she met her husband. Upon moving back to the United States, she attended the University of South Alabama for medical school where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society and graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. Dr. Payne completed her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Payne enjoys providing compassionate, holistic, high-quality care to women of all ages from teens through menopause. She treats a wide variety of conditions including abnormal bleeding, ovarian cysts, fibroids, infertility, endometriosis, testing for hereditary cancers (e.g., breast, ovarian, endometrial, colon), treatment for menopausal symptoms with bio-identical hormones, and more. She loves delivering babies and taking care of high-risk and normal pregnancies. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery including robotic surgery that allows women to recover quicker and get back to their active lives. Dr. Payne is a warm, compassionate physician, who brings her welcoming charm to our practice. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids, as well as her four-legged kid (Mona, a yellow lab). She also enjoys finding new restaurants in Denver, gardening, skiing, and Alabama Football.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy is to provide personalized, compassionate and high-quality care for all of my patients.

Care Philosophy: Incorporating a mindful approach, Dr. Jacobson is an excellent listener, with true interest in his patients' issues and health. He carries this practice into their care, whether it's with their pregnancy and delivery or routine annual gynecology care. Whenever possible, he calls and speaks to patients about their results and answers their questions. I love learning about their lives, families and work, says Dr. Jacobson of his patients. I like to learn what they've found that helps treat and manage their health issues, so I can share with my other patients.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ferrara is committed to listening to her patients' concerns and educating them about their treatment options. She works collaboratively with her patients and colleagues to create individualized care plans that meet the specific needs of each patient.

Care Philosophy: I treat each woman who comes to me as if she were family. My care approach is tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

Biography: Dr. Robert Wester was raised in Denver and is a third generation Park Hill resident. He and his wife have three children (two sons and a daughter). When not practicing obstetrics and gynecology, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, running, and hiking the Colorado mountains.

Care Philosophy: OB/GYN offers a unique ability to develop strong patient relationships as you care for women throughout their lifetime. It is an honor to help guide women in making informed decisions regarding their healthcare. I also enjoy the diversity of the field that allows both clinical and surgical practice.

Care Philosophy: "Specialized care for every woman!"

Care Philosophy: Patient centered care.

Care Philosophy: I strive to create relationships with each patient based on trust, knowledge and compassion. I am committed to providing the most advanced, effective, quality care for each patient's unique needs and concerns. I am always open to master new technologies available in the medical field to offer all options to my patients so we can individualize the treatment according to pathology and the patient's needs and preferences.

Care Philosophy: I treat each woman who comes to our practice as if she were family. I tailor the care I provide, based on the unique needs of each patient.

Care Philosophy: It is a privilege to be a part of my patients' lives, both when they are shifting across reproductive milestones and when they are presenting for routine care during a long-term medical relationship.

Biography: Dr.PolinaRovner is a Colorado transplant. She attended the University of Virginia for her undergraduate degree where she studied Human Biology. She completed her medical education at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She left the East Coast in 2013 and made Denver her new home. She recently completed her residency training at the University of Colorado and joined Midtown OB/GYN in 2017. Dr. Rovner's interests include early pregnancy, infertility, minimally invasive surgery, and resident education. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, cross stitching, reading, and exploring Denver with her husband.

Biography: Dr. Sarah Takimoto is a Colorado native. She attended the University of Southern California for her undergraduate degree and received her medical degree from Creighton University. She completed her OB/GYN residency at St. Joseph's Hospital, and joined Midtown OB/GYN in 2018. Dr. Takimoto's interests in OB/GYN include maternal safety and postpartum care, family planning, minimally invasive surgery, and teaching residents. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, cooking and discovering new restaurants. She is married with a young son and is bilingual in Spanish.