MenstrualDisorders near Bolivia, NC

Biography: My grandmother was a nurse for over 40 years, and I thought she was the coolest person on Earth. I wanted to go into healthcare to be like her. I chose obstetrics and gynecology because it incorporates the best parts of medicine. I get to see patients throughout their lifetime and develop relationships, and I get to practice in multiple settings - office, operating room, and labor and delivery. \n I work hard to stay current on new medications and techniques in my field. I like to make the patient the team leader for their healthcare team and empower them to make the best decisions while taking both science and their personal perspectives into consideration. I strive to make all patients feel comfortable so they are able to develop a relationship with me that fosters trust and respect. I am a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and believe in health equality. \n I was the first surgeon in our area and with the Novant Health system to perform a vNOTES hysterectomy that allows for a complex surgery to be completed without any incisions on the abdomen. \n I have an interest in hormones, menopause, vulvar dermatoses, sexual medicine and infertility. \n I was born and raised in eastern North Carolina, and most of my life was spent in Kenansville, a small town in Duplin County. I graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, where I played on the tennis team, and was the first college graduate in my family. \n I have always been a diehard North Carolina State fan. (Go, Pack!) I married my high school sweetheart who attended NCSU. I attended East Carolina University for medical school and had my first two children during this time. I did my residency in Charlotte, lived there for four years and had my third child during my last year of training. She was born prematurely after a very high-risk pregnancy, which has helped me to see close-up the challenges that some of my patients encounter. \n I believe I'm a better doctor because of that experience and am thankful that my daughter is thriving and healthy today. \n I enjoy being on the water, reading supernatural romances, running in races with my kids (when my hip is behaving) and traveling and experiencing new cultures and foods. I have traveled to Guatemala several times throughout my career and try to schedule regular medical mission trips.

Biography: Dr. Todd Beste, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Todd Beste, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Jennifer Neilsen, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 57 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Jennifer Neilsen, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. David Joseph, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. David Joseph, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: As a small child, I wanted to be a doctor but didn't know what kind. I assumed I'd practice internal or family medicine. \n Ironically, when I started medical school, I said I would never be an ob-gyn. My mother laughed, and said, "Never say never." \n When I started my clinical rotations, I found this specialty to be the perfect fit. I found I missed it when I was doing other rotations. Of course, my mother enjoyed saying, "I knew it all along" when I called toward the end of my third year to tell her I'd decided to go into obstetrics and gynecology. \n I pride myself on delivering personalized care to each patient. My strongest attribute in my professional life (which also serves me well in my personal life) is that I'm a good listener. I've been told by several patients throughout the years that I'm the only doctor they feel has ever truly listened and was, therefore, able to fix or significantly improve whatever health issue they were having. \n While I was a resident, I served on the board of the Mississippi Medical Association for two years. \n Originally from Mississippi, I grew up in the Delta as the oldest of five children. I made my way to Asheville, North Carolina, for high school and went to the College of Charleston for undergrad before returning to Mississippi for my medical training. \n After completing training, I took a job in High Point, North Carolina, as an ob-gyn and worked there for three years before moving to Wilmington in 2019. I met my husband in the area - at Wrightsville Beach - when we were in high school, but we didn't start dating for another decade. Today, we have two young children and a third on the way. \n When I have free time, I enjoy spending it with my family, as well as hiking, fishing and baking. I'm active in our church and hope to one day - when life is a little slower - take up drawing again.

Biography: Dr. Andrea Foiles, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 55 years old. Dr. Andrea Foiles, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Whitney King, MD, board certified in pediatrics, joins us from Coastal Pediatric Associates. She is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and completed the pediatric residency program at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the North Carolina Pediatric Society and has a special interest in obesity.

Biography: Dr. Hayley Afanador, MD is a Hospitalist who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Hayley Afanador, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Kornegay, MD is an Internist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 46 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Jeffrey Kornegay, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. David Schmitz, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Bolivia, NC. He is 48 years old. Dr. David Schmitz, DO is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Corina Pogodina, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Oak Island, NC. She is 52 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Corina Pogodina, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

Biography: Rhonda Mough, MD works with primary care practitioners to help patients achieve optimal health and wellness using a patient-centered coaching approach and evidence-based strategies to assist patients with making and sustaining healthy lifestyle changes. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.Dr. Mough is currently the only Lifestyle Medicine provider in Southeastern North Carolina to provide a fully comprehensive weight management program. Obesity is a chronic health condition with multiple contributing factors including genetics, lifestyle options, medications, and other health issues. In an uncontrolled state, obesity can contribute to the development of weight related chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, and some cancers. There are, however, highly effective and evidence-based treatments for obesity, and these treatments may help to prevent, control, or even reverse common weight- related chronic conditions. The Wilmington Health Bariatric Surgery Clinic is the only clinic in Southeastern North Carolina that offers a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to weight management that includes lifestyle counseling by a lifestyle medicine certified internist, nutrition counseling with a registered dietician, medical weight management by a board-certified obesity medicine physician, and bariatric surgery performed by a board- certified and fellowship trained general surgeon. This entire spectrum of services is available in one central office, led by a dedicated team of experts with a collective focus on compassionate, evidence-based care.