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Biography: Melissa Burkhardt, CNM, MSN earned a BS in Nursing at Wright State University, as well as a certificate in Midwifery and a Master's Degree in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. "Missy" has worked in labor and delivery since 2005, and joined our practice in 2011. She enjoys supporting women of all ages and has a passion for empowering women during childbirth. Melissa is accepting new patients. She is now trained and certified in Nexplanon insertion.

Biography: Lauren Sillaman, FNP received her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky in 2011. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Lauren has been a registered nurse since 2011. She brings her nursing experience in heart and vascular and cardiac rehabilitation to her career as a family nurse practitioner.

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: Julia E. Paulet, MD is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, WV. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH. She is a native Daytonian who grew up in Vandalia. She is looking forward to taking care of women in the area and is passionate about providing health care to all generations. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog.

Biography: Audrey Bateman, CNP received her Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner from Walden University. Audrey received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University and her Associate of Science in Nursing from Sinclair Community College. Audrey is certified as a nurse practitioner.

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.

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