OBGYN

A lifetime of specialty care

OBGYN is the term for healthcare providers who specialize in internal reproductive organs like the uterus and ovaries. We just like to call them friends.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN for short) is the medical specialty dedicated to the care of women throughout their lives. At WHA, obstetrics and gynecology services are provided by OBGYN doctors, certified nurse-midwives and women’s health nurse practitioners. Some practice the full spectrum of adolescent, adult, pregnancy and menopausal care and some have chosen to specialize in a particular area, such as gynecology or urogynecology. From Hillsboro to Happy Valley, Newberg, Tualatin, Oregon City and Portland, WHA’s OBGYN providers are your partner in healthcare–and friend–for life. Learn more about what they do and find one that’s right for you below.

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PORTLAND, HAPPY VALLEY, OREGON CITY, TUALATIN, NEWBERG AND HILLSBORO, OREGON
Samantha R. Adkins, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Samantha R. Adkins, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Eryn Applegate, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Eryn Applegate, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Paige Atkinson, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Paige Atkinson, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Sarah Barco Foster, CNM, DNP, IBCLC - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Sarah Barco Foster, CNM, DNP, IBCLC

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Elisa Barske, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Elisa Barske, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Kimberly Bell, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Kimberly Bell, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Sylvana E. Bennett, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Sylvana E. Bennett, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Jennifer Bishop, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Jennifer Bishop, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
KC Bly, CNM, MSN

KC Bly, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Holly Boehm, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Holly Boehm, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Reid Bondurant, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillsboro, OR

Reid Bondurant, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Hillsboro
Thomas D. Brennan, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Thomas D. Brennan, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Joline S. Bronson, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Joline S. Bronson, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Marisa R. Bryman, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Marisa R. Bryman, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwifery Birth Center - Gateway
Gary A. Burgoine, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Gary A. Burgoine, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Northwest Gynecology Center - Tualatin Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Jamie Burke, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Jamie Burke, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
Kathleen Butler, MSN, CNM - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Kathleen Butler, MSN, CNM

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwifery Birth Center - Gateway
Irena Cabrera, MD, FACOG - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Irena Cabrera, MD, FACOG

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Gina Cardona, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Gina Cardona, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwifery Birth Center - Gateway
Marni S. Carlyle, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Marni S. Carlyle, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Rhonda J. Chick, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Rhonda J. Chick, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Misra Cohen-MacGill, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Misra Cohen-MacGill, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Jonathan Cook, MD, FACOG - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Jonathan Cook, MD, FACOG

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Bridgeview
Lisa L. Diepenhorst, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Lisa L. Diepenhorst, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
Danielle Dion, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Danielle Dion, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Carmen M. Doom, MD, PhD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Carmen M. Doom, MD, PhD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Bridgeview
Gregory Eppard, MD, FACOG - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Gregory Eppard, MD, FACOG

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Dana Eustis, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Dana Eustis, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
Jessica D. Fowler, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Jessica D. Fowler, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Britney Frank, CNM, WHNP, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Britney Frank, CNM, WHNP, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Mary L. Gallagher, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Mary L. Gallagher, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Maryanne B. Garvie-Loveland, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Maryanne B. Garvie-Loveland, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Northwest Perinatal Center - East Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Alina Geller, DO - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Alina Geller, DO

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Lindsey Geunes, CNM, WHCNP, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Lindsey Geunes, CNM, WHCNP, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Lori L. Goranson, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Lori L. Goranson, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Margaret C. Gorman, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Margaret C. Gorman, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Wendy Hall, MD, PhD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Wendy Hall, MD, PhD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Richard N. Hamilton, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology,Urogynecology, Portland, OR

Richard N. Hamilton, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Urogynecology Northwest Gynecology Center - Lloyd District Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
Bailey A. Hasty, PA-C, MPAS - Physician Assistant, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Bailey A. Hasty, PA-C, MPAS

Physician Assistant Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Ari M. Heffron, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Ari M. Heffron, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Stephanie Higgins, MD - OB/GYN Physician in Hillsboro, Oregon

Stephanie Higgins, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Hillsboro
Katie Himel, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Katie Himel, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Cassandra Hodge, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Cassandra Hodge, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Reb Huggins, CNM, WHNP - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Reb Huggins, CNM, WHNP

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Ben W. Johnson, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Ben W. Johnson, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Jaime E. Kean, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Jaime E. Kean, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
Jennifer S. Kelly, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Jennifer S. Kelly, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Jessie Kerstetter, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Jessie Kerstetter, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Erica Koltenuk, CNM, FNP, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Erica Koltenuk, CNM, FNP, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Angela M. Kondrat, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Angela M. Kondrat, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Mary Koski-Vogt, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Mary Koski-Vogt, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Liz Labby, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Liz Labby, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Stephanie R. Lee, DO - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Stephanie R. Lee, DO

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Jody M. Lindwall, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Jody M. Lindwall, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Dafna S. Lohr, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Dafna S. Lohr, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Bridgeview
Shirley Ma, CNM, WHNP-BC, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Shirley Ma, CNM, WHNP-BC, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Lauren S. MacKenzie, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Lauren S. MacKenzie, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Kelly McGonigle, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Kelly McGonigle, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Carrie Miles, MD, MPH - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Carrie Miles, MD, MPH

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Bridgeview
Molly Milne, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Molly Milne, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
Michelle Monnie, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Michelle Monnie, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Nikki B. Morris, CNM, MS - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Nikki B. Morris, CNM, MS

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway
Jenna H. Murray, MD - Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Jenna H. Murray, MD

Physician Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Jessica Nguyen, PA-C, MSPAS - Physician Assistant, Obstetrics and Gynecology,Women's Health, Portland, OR

Jessica Nguyen, PA-C, MSPAS

Physician Assistant Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Health Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Drea C. Olmstead, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Drea C. Olmstead, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Shannon Padilla, CNM, MS - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Shannon Padilla, CNM, MS

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Northwest Gynecology Center - Tualatin Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Nathan Parker, DO - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Nathan Parker, DO

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
Lisa C. Pew, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Lisa C. Pew, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Paul D. Pickering, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hillsboro, OR

Paul D. Pickering, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Hillsboro
Kori D. Pienovi, CNM, MS - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Kori D. Pienovi, CNM, MS

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwifery Birth Center - Gateway
Janelle Potts, CNM, MS - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Janelle Potts, CNM, MS

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Michele T. Quinn, MD, MHSc, MS - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Michele T. Quinn, MD, MHSc, MS

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Anna Raffaelli, CNM, MN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Anna Raffaelli, CNM, MN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Basia Rajska, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Basia Rajska, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Emily Rangel, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Emily Rangel, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Bridgeview
Yvette Rodriguez, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Yvette Rodriguez, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Nicki Rogers, WHNP-BC, MS - Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics and Gynecology,Women's Health, Tualatin, OR

Nicki Rogers, WHNP-BC, MS

Nurse Practitioner Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Health Northwest Gynecology Center - Tualatin Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Megan Sapp, CNM, FNP-BC, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Megan Sapp, CNM, FNP-BC, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Gateway Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District
Ashlen Saulson, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Ashlen Saulson, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
M. Catherine Schaefer, CNM, ND, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

M. Catherine Schaefer, CNM, ND, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwifery Birth Center - Gateway
Carolyn W. Siegele, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Carolyn W. Siegele, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Brandi Spence, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Newberg, OR

Brandi Spence, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Newberg
Julia St. Lawrence, CNM - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR and Oregon City, OR

Julia St. Lawrence, CNM

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Lloyd District Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Carissa St. Onge Caneiro, CNM, MSN

Carissa M. St. Onge Carneiro, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwifery Birth Center - Gateway
Marguerite R. Stewart, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tualatin, OR

Marguerite R. Stewart, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Tualatin
Ashley Ulmer, CNM, MSN - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Ashley Ulmer, CNM, MSN

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Midwifery Birth Center - Gateway
Brandi Vasquez, MD, PhD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Brandi Vasquez, MD, PhD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City
Damon A. Warhus, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Damon A. Warhus, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Molly F. Weeber, CNM, MS - Nurse-Midwife, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Molly F. Weeber, CNM, MS

Nurse-Midwife Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Peterkort North
Katie Weyer, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon City, OR

Katie Weyer, MD

Physician and Surgeon Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC - Oregon City

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Portland, 97216
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