Open Hysterectomy near Centerville, OH

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: Kathleen N. Kelly, PA-C received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2016 and her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in 2014, both from Kettering College. Kathleen is certified as a physician assistant. Kathleen is a member of the Ohio Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Association of Physician Assistants.

Biography: Mercedes C. Palmisano, MD graduated from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH where she also completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency. Dr. Palmisano is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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.

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.

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

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: 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.