Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mayo Clinic’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology brings together more than 65 specialists across campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota to evaluate and treat gynecologic and pregnancy-related conditions, including rare, serious and complex cases.

These specialists work closely together to coordinate your care and develop a treatment plan that fits your needs.

At Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, Minnesota, obstetrics specialists provide pregnancy care, including prenatal visits and management of high-risk pregnancies and complex fetal conditions.

Why choose Mayo Clinic?

Many people come to Mayo Clinic for help with rare, serious or hard-to-treat gynecologic and pregnancy-related conditions.

Specialists work together to evaluate your condition and create a comprehensive care plan. Your team coordinates tests, appointments, surgery and follow-up care to help avoid delays and keep your treatment moving forward.

You have access to specialized tests, surgery and care for complex conditions.

Your team listens to your concerns and works with you to develop a treatment plan based on your needs, goals and preferences.

Gynecologic care at Mayo Clinic

Gynecology specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Menstrual and uterine conditions, such as heavy or irregular bleeding and fibroids.
• Endometriosis and pelvic pain.
• Menopause and perimenopause symptoms.
• Gynecologic cancers and precancerous conditions.
• Pelvic floor disorders, such as pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder and fecal incontinence.
• Gynecologic conditions that may affect fertility or the ability to become pregnant.

Gynecology care locations

Gynecology care is available at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota.

Gynecology in Phoenix

Gynecology in Jacksonville

Gynecology in Rochester

Obstetric care at Mayo Clinic

Obstetrics specialists provide care throughout pregnancy and after delivery, including routine prenatal visits, as well as diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy-related conditions.

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Services include:

• Personalized prenatal care.
• Coordinated support during pregnancy, labor and delivery.
• Postpartum care after delivery.
• Access to neonatal specialists.
• Care for high-risk pregnancies, including multiples, and rare fetal conditions.

Obstetric care locations

Obstetric care is available at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

The Family Birth Center provides care and support for about 2,500 births each year, including:

• Hospital care during pregnancy.
• Labor and delivery.
• Obstetric surgery.
• Postpartum care.
• Perinatal education classes.

Obstetric care in Minnesota

You also may receive obstetric care at Mayo Clinic Health System locations across southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. This includes virtual prenatal care options for low-risk pregnancies through the OB Nest program.

Advanced tests and treatments

Mayo Clinic offers specialized testing and treatment, including:

• Urodynamic testing for bladder and pelvic floor disorders.
• Prenatal genetic testing and genetic counseling.
• Targeted ultrasound and fetal echocardiography.
• Fertility-preserving procedures, including ovarian tissue cryopreservation.
• Minimally invasive and robot-assisted gynecologic surgery.
• Pelvic floor reconstruction and repair.
• Anal sphincter repair.
• Rectovaginal fistula repair.
• Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for gynecologic cancers.
• Specialized fetal surgery.

Your care team

Your care team may include:

• Obstetricians.
• Gynecologists.
• Surgeons.
• Midwives.
• Nurse practitioners.
• Physician assistants.
• Nurses.

Depending on your needs, your team also may work with specialists in other areas, such as neurology, oncology, clinical genomics, gastroenterology, neonatology, pediatric surgery, urology and radiology.

This team approach helps make sure you get the care you need.

Experience you can trust

Each year, specialists in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology care for more than 37,000 people and perform more than 7,000 surgeries across Mayo Clinic’s campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota.

The team includes experts in gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, reproductive endocrinology, obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine.

Established more than 100 years ago, the department has a long history of improving care for gynecologic and pregnancy-related conditions.

Mayo Clinic surgeons are experienced in many types of surgery, including minimally invasive procedures that may reduce pain and shorten recovery time. They were early leaders in surgical simulation training. Mayo Clinic also is one of only a few medical centers in the U.S. with expertise in specialized fetal surgery.

Top ranked

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, ranks among the Best Hospitals for gynecology and obstetrics in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

All Mayo Clinic locations provide gynecology care, including gynecologic surgery, oncology and urogynecology. Obstetric care is available at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Not all services are available at every location. Please check service availability when you contact Mayo Clinic for an appointment.

Specialists in obstetrics and gynecology at Mayo Clinic treat a wide range of gynecologic, and pregnancy-related conditions, including rare, serious and complex conditions. Gynecology and reproductive medicine care are available at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Obstetric care is available only at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Availability of services may vary by location. Please confirm that a service is available when you contact Mayo Clinic for an appointment.

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

Find doctors and medical staff:

Arizona

Gynecologic oncology

1. Kristina A. Butler, M.D., M.S.
2. Ritchie M. Delara, M.D.
3. Paul M. Magtibay, M.D.

Gynecologic surgery

1. Kristina A. Butler, M.D., M.S.
2. Ritchie M. Delara, M.D.
3. Michelle Y. Louie, M.D.
4. Paul M. Magtibay, M.D.
5. Megan N. Wasson, D.O.
6. Johnny Yi, M.D.

Medical gynecology

1. Megan C. Cheney, M.D.
2. Bonnie J. Maffi, M.D.

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

1. Michelle Y. Louie, M.D.
2. Megan N. Wasson, D.O.

Urogynecology/female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery

1. Johnny Yi, M.D.

Advanced practice providers

1. Alex R. Farrell, P.A.-C.
2. Stephanie R. Gillooly, P.A.-C., M.S.
3. Sarah J. Nevsimal, P.A.-C.
4. Nicola A. Nicholson, P.A.-C., M.S.
5. Victoria P. Wisnieski, P.A.-C.

Florida

Gynecologic oncology

1. Tri A. Dinh, M.D.
2. Matthew W. Robertson III, M.D.

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

1. Aakriti R. Carrubba, M.D.
2. Christopher C. Destephano, M.D., M.P.H.
3. Mateo G. Leon, M.D.

Urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery

1. Anita H. Chen, M.D.
2. Sherif A. El Nashar, M.B., B.Ch., M.S.

Advanced practice providers

1. Claire M. Fletcher, P.A.-C., P.A.
2. Erika H. Onishenko, P.A.-C., P.A.
3. Heidi E. Page, APR

Minnesota

Fetal and maternal care

• Kylie Cooper, M.D.
• Carl H. Rose, M.D.
• Janelle Santos, M.D.
• Mauro Schenone, M.D.
• Linda M. Szymanski, M.D., Ph.D.
• Mari Charisse Trinidad, M.D.

Gynecologic oncology

• Jamie N. Bakkum-Gamez, M.D.
• Kelly H. Bruce, M.D., M.S.
• Sean C. Dowdy, M.D.
• Gretchen E. Glaser, M.D.
• Shariska Harrington, M.D.
• Amanika Kumar, M.D.
• Carrie L. Langstraat, M.D.
• Evelyn A. Reynolds, M.D.

Gynecology

• Daniel M. Breitkopf, M.D.
• Tatnai L. Burnett, M.D.
• Adela G. Cope, M.D.
• Abimbola O. Famuyide, M.B.B.S.
• Isabel C. Green, M.D., M.H.P.E.
• Matthew R. Hopkins, M.D.
• Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D.
• Margaret E. Long, M.D.
• Sarah L. Rassier, M.D., M.P.H.
• Myra J. Wick, M.D., Ph.D.

Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

• Daniel M. Breitkopf, M.D.
• Tatnai L. Burnett, M.D.
• Adela Cope, M.D.
• Sarah L. Rassier, M.D., M.P.H.
• Abimbola O. Famuyide, M.B.B.S.
• Isabel C. Green, M.D.
• Matthew R. Hopkins, M.D.
• Zaraq Khan, M.B.B.S.
• Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D.
• Michael F. Neblett, II, M.D.
• Riley J. Young, M.D.

Nurse midwives

• Fatima A. Ali, APRN, CNM, D.N.P.
• Candi L. Anderson, APRN, CNM
• Jennifer L. Benson, CNM
• Tracey L. Boldon, APRN, CNM
• Maddy D. Bonifacio, APRN, CNM
• Anna M. Calhoun, CNM
• Hannah C. Dettinger, APRN, CNM, D.N.P.
• Kara N. Fairbanks, APRN, CNM
• Deanna Griebenow, APRN, CNM
• Julie A. Lamppa, APRN, CNM
• Leah U. McCoy, APRN, CNM, D.N.P.
• Lea Minton, APRN, CNM
• Megan E. Mussell, APRN, CNM, D.N.P.
• Rebecca M. Smith, APRN, CNM, Ph.D.
• Megan Webb, APRN, CNM

Obstetrics

• Yvonne S. Butler Tobah, M.D.
• Leslie Carranza, M.D.
• Daniel T. Chow, M.D.
• Laura L. Elliott, M.D.
• Alyssa M. Larish, M.D.
• Margaret E. Long, M.D.
• Kristina (Tina) J. Rauenhorst, M.D.
• Enid Y. Rivera-Chiauzzi, M.D.
• Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph.D.
• Vanessa E. Torbenson, M.D.
• Myra J. Wick, M.D., Ph.D.

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility

• Ali J. Ainsworth, M.D.
• Zaraq Khan, M.B.B.S.
• Michael F. Neblett, II, M.D.
• Chandra C. Paff Shenoy, M.D.
• Ebbie A. Stewart, M.D.

Urogynecology

• John B. Gebhart, M.D.
• Brian J. Linder, M.D.
• Annetta M. Madsen, M.D.
• John A. Occhino, M.D., M.S.
• Emanuel C. Trabuco, M.D.

Advanced practice providers

• Alicia R. Bestland, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
• Jessica L. Bleess, P.A.-C.
• Nicole K. Callahan, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.
• Holly L. Engler, MPAS, P.A.-C
• Felecia R. Fick, P.A.-C.
• Randina R. Harvey-Springer, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.
• Tori M. Huber, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
• Tori A. Johnson, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
• Gayle F. Kontos, APRN, C.N.P.
• Casey L. Lawler, P.A.-C.
• Nicole M. Moore, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.
• Jennifer R. Sveen, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.
• Shannon M. Walsten, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
• Megan R. Weinhold, APRN, C.N.P.
• Jenna N. Wygant, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.

Specialists in obstetrics and gynecology at Mayo Clinic are organized into specialty teams to enhance collaboration, research and patient care.

Mayo Clinic physician-scientists and researchers study obstetric and gynecologic care to improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment options. They are recognized nationally and internationally for advancing reproductive medicine. Mayo Clinic also leads several projects funded by the National Institutes of Health.

You may be able to take part in one of Mayo Clinic's many obstetrics and gynecology clinical trials.

Areas of focus include:

• Promoting earlier fetal survival and lung development.
• Advancing earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers.
• Improving diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis.
• Studying uterine fibroids to improve diagnosis, treatment and long-term outcomes.
• Improving diagnosis and treatment for noncancerous gynecologic conditions.
• Developing and evaluating new, less invasive surgical approaches and technologies.
• Studying pregnancy complications and ways to help prevent them and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
• Researching fetal survival and lung development early in pregnancy.
• Using research studies and clinical trials to improve treatments and devices for pelvic floor disorders.
• Using regenerative products to treat problems caused by exposed surgical mesh after pelvic reconstructive surgery.
• Collaborating with clinical genomics to study common chromosomal and genetic conditions during pregnancy.
• Studying whether cancer-reducing surgery can be safely done during cesarean delivery.

In addition, Mayo Clinic is one of only a few institutions in the United States to be awarded an ovarian cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant from the National Cancer Institute. This grant supports research to improve detection and treatment.

Learn more about gynecologic oncology research in the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Research labs

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Mayo Clinic research centers and programs

• Advanced Clinical Trials and Translational Sciences Research Program
• Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics
• Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Mayo Clinic Ovarian Cancer SPORE
• Women's Health Research Center

Publications

See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic authors on gynecologic surgery and obstetrics on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Clinical trials

Explore Mayo Clinic clinical trials related to obstetrics and gynecology.

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