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Biography: I loved science and was a smart kid, so going to medical school was an easy choice. I had considered a few specialties, but once I delivered a baby, there was no question: I was meant to be an ob-gyn. \n I'm an American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists board-certified ob-gyn and have been caring for women of all ages for two decades. I have many clinical interests including low and high-risk pregnancies, HPV, minimally invasive surgery and menopause, to mention a few. \n One of the most important aspects of my practice is patient education. I try to use every interaction with a patient as a chance to empower them to make the best possible decisions for their health. \n However, what I value most about practicing medicine is the connections I make with patients and their families. I am often involved in one of the best - or, occasionally, one of the worst - days in someone's life. That's a privilege I never take for granted. \n Now that I've entered middle age, I have a new appreciation for my patients who are going through that journey, which can impact many aspects of our health. Due to this interest, I have done additional training and testing through the North American Menopause Society to become a certified menopause practitioner. \n Before relocating to North Carolina, I was honored to be named a "Milwaukee Top Doc" in 2022 by Milwaukee Magazine. \n With work and parenting five grade-school kids, life is busy. But when I have spare time, I love crafts of all kinds, especially scrapbooking, sewing and knitting.

Biography: Dr. Mark Amalfitano, DO is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in China Grove, NC. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Mark Amalfitano, DO is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Kathleen Persavich, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 44 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Kathleen Persavich, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Kent Wehmeier, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes /amp Metabolism Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 37 years. Dr. Kent Wehmeier, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Kelly Wormer, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 41 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Kelly Wormer, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Ruthann Heron-Davis, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 55 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Ruthann Heron-Davis, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Michael Stadler, MD, believes every patient should be a partner in her medical care and he works hard to make that possible. He likes to educate patients and involve them in the medical decision-making process. Dr. Stadler understands that sometimes obstetrics and gynecology can be overwhelming, so he tries to explain things simply, from the most basic medical matters to the most complex. Dr. Stadler believes being given the chance to improve medical conditions of others is truly rewarding, especially with a supportive team. Dr. Stadler's team at home is just as supportive. He and his wife have seven children, four biological sons and three adopted daughters. His family life is very busy but even basic activities are a fun learning experience.

Biography: Dr. Thor Svendsen, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 64 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Thor Svendsen, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Hopkins joined Novant Health's medical staff in 2013. During her residency in 2012 she did a research project on how robotics is changing resident education and received the A.W. Diddle Award from the University of Tennessee for her outstanding research. In 2013 she received an award for excellence in pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Married to Marquis Hopkins, she has three children including a set of twins. She saw the importance of the doctor-patient relationship during her own pregnancy as well as the variety of seeing patients in the office as well as surgery. Dr. Hopkins also enjoys running, watching college football and spending time with her kids.

Biography: Dr. Jessica Van Kooten, DO is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Huntersville, NC. She is 35 years old. Dr. Jessica Van Kooten, DO is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Kara Mia Stratton, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Harrisburg, NC. She is 34 years old. Dr. Kara Mia Stratton, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 57 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Outpatient Surgery.

Biography: Becoming a physician has been a very natural path for me. As a child, I preferred to admit all of my stuffed animals into my personal hospital with various ailments. My parents would come by to observe and correct their wristbands from "Numonya" to "Pneumonia" and "A Pendasidus" to "Appendicitis." \n I'd have done anything to get to be a hospital patient. I put paper clips on my teeth to mimic braces and tried to make an arm cast out of papier mache in middle-school art class. I desperately wanted appendicitis because I had heard somewhere that post operatively you got all the ice cream you could eat for weeks. Plus, I'd get to see the Operating Room... and so my fascination with medicine began. \n Both my parents were postdoctoral fellows in chemistry, so biochemistry seemed a natural choice for my undergraduate studies. Afterward, I began medical school in my hometown of Cincinnati. That's when I fell in love with the practice of caring for women. \n I completed my residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Living in Nashville introduced me to country music and to my amazing spouse, Lewis, who was a fellow resident in internal medicine. I joke that our meeting was a very dialed down version of the popular series, Grey's Anatomy. \n After marrying in Alabama, we moved to Washington, D.C., where I taught medical students and residents at The George Washington University Medical Center. We had our first child there before moving back to the South to raise our family, which includes a son and two daughters. \n Having practiced as an OB/GYN for over 20 years, I've learned a great deal about providing personalized care. I think it starts with being an excellent listener. Women have tremendous knowledge and intuition about our bodies. That is a key concept I incorporate into my practice and instill in young professionals preparing for a career in medicine. \n Over the years, I've been a teacher and mentor and have enjoyed volunteering in the indigent care setting as well as practicing medicine. The field of medicine is always advancing. I continue to challenge myself to learn and grow with the latest practice advisories and new surgical techniques. It is an honor and a privilege to work in healthcare and a blessing to take care of others.