OpenHysterectomy near Springboro, OH

Care Philosophy: I take pride in providing my patients with individualized, patient-centered care. I believe every woman has unique needs and goals, and our care team works to provide a full range of OBGYN healthcare to serve those varied needs. Pregnancy and birth are very special events in the lives of women. I believe that this experience is unique for each woman. I see my role as supportive of the woman and her family, understanding that ultimately the experience of pregnancy and birth belongs to them. Our team serves families as guides during this natural process. We feel privileged to participate in this journey. I am also happy to assist patients with menstrual issues, fertility, family planning, hormonal concerns, pelvic pain, infections, as well as general health maintenance screenings. I focus on patient education whenever possible. My goal is to provide patients with complete and clear information, which in turn will allow active participation in the decisions and plans of treatment.

Biography: Jeremy Crouch, MD graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Crouch specializes ob/gyn with a special interest in urogynecology, infertility and pelvic organ prolapse. He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Crouch joined Women's Health Specialist and Midwives of Dayton in 2010.

Biography: In 2005, Ruby Shrestha, MD received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. She completed her OB/GYN residency in 2009 at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, where she served as chief resident.

Biography: Leesa A. Kaufman, MD received her medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa in 1998. She completed her OB/GYN residency at the same location.

Biography: Keshia N. Torres-Shafer, MD graduated from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She also received a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Wright State University. During her residency she was awarded the Wright State University Departmentof ObGyn Excellence in Research Award, the Five Rivers Women's Health Center Clinic Resident award, and was selected for the Miami Valley Hospital Resident Wall of Excellence. Dr. Torres-Shafer specializes in obgyn and has a special interest in high risk obstetrics. She is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Torres-Shafer is certified in OB/GYN by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and isa member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Care Philosophy: I believe in educating patients to empower them in making their healthcare decisions. Every patient is treated with respect and compassion.

Biography: Allison Allread, CNP received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. Allison received her Bachelor of Science from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Allison is certified as a nurse practitioner.

Biography: Kevin Edwards, MD is a graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He completed multiple OB/GYN residencies at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C, Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME and Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN in addition to a preventative medicine residency at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH.

Biography: Radha Reddy, MD graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and completed her residency at Magee Women's Hospital, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reddy is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has special interests in the treatment of cervical dysplasia, adolescent gynecology, high-risk pregnancy care and menopausal care. Dr. Reddy is a Certified Menopause Practitioner by the North American Menopause Society. This certification means that Dr. Reddy has an intricate understanding of menopause medicine which allows her to care for women more comprehensively as they transition in the stages of menopause.

Biography: Thomas Reid, MD graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine in 1996. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology/general surgery at Wright State University/Wright Patterson Air Force Medical Center. Dr. Reid completed a fellowship in oncology at the University of Michigan. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology.

Biography: Brent Imbody, MD graduated from Wright State University, School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio and performed his residency at Michigan State University. He holds current memberships with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Ohio State Medical Association and Montgomery County Medical Society. Dr. Imbody is an Associate Clinical Instructor and a lecturer at Wright State University. He formerly served as Chairman of the Miami Valley Hospital Ob/Gyn Department. Dr. Imbody has been in private practice since 1992. He has specialized training in endometrial ablations, and is also experienced in minimally invasive hysteroscopic sterilization, intrauterine devices and minimally invasive hysterectomies. Dr. Imbody also specializes in hormone replacement therapy as well as bio-identical hormones.

Biography: Katherine Lin, MD is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn). She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a member of the American Medical Association, a member of the Greene County Medical Society, a member of the Montgomery Medical Society, and a member of the AAGL Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide. Dr. Lin received her Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). With the goal of pursuing biomedical engineering research, she completed her Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and her Doctor of Medicine degree at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as part of the Medical Scholars Program. With the realization that she most enjoyed providing direct medical and surgical care and helping bring new life into the world, she went on to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Wright State University Residency Program at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. Dr. Lin has been seeing patients since 2001 at her private practice in Xenia. She has privileges at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton and Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville. She is a Clinical Professor at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine working as a mentor to medical students and Ob/Gyn resident physicians at Miami Valley Hospital. Dr. Lin and Dr. Keith A. Watson were one of the first gynecologists in the Dayton area to offer minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci surgical system. This expertise allows Dr. Lin to safely accomplish highly complicated surgery, shorten hospital stays to one day, and improve the health of her patients. Not only do her patients benefit from her expertise, but Dr. Lin teaches the da Vinci robotic surgery technique to residents at Miami Valley Hospital. Dr. Lin's primary goal is to provide the best medical care. Her colleagues is Dr. Kevin K. Edwards. When not at her office or the hospital, Dr. Lin can be found watching soccer.

Biography: RuthClaros, MD is a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Toledo in Toledo, OH. Dr.Clarosis board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr.Clarosis fluent in Spanish.

Biography: Yangshu Linda Pan, MD is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH. She completed her gynecology and obstetrics residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD where she served as the Equity Chief Resident.

Biography: Lindsay Parrish, MD is board certified by The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH. Dr. Parrish is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.

Biography: Lindsey Siefker, APRN-CNP, RNC-EFM received her Master of Science in Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University in 2016. Lindsey received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University in 2008. Lindsey is certified as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing. Lindsey has been a registered nurse since 2008. She brought eight years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse to her career as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.

Biography: In 2003, William J. Rush, MD earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He then completed his OB/GYN residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville in 2007.

Biography: Pamela M. Madden, CNM earned a midwifery certificate in 1999 from the Institute of Midwifery, Women and Health in Philadelphia. The following year, she earned her master's degree in midwifery from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

Biography: LaurenBraswell, CNM is a certifiednursemidwife inEnglewood, OH. Shereceived her Master of Science in Midwifery from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University in 2008. Lauren believes every woman should be given education and the support to be an active participant in their care.