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Biography: Dr. Nicholas Schoenbachler, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Kernersville, NC. He is 37 years old and has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Nicholas Schoenbachler, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Tristan Sanz joined Lyndhurst Gynecologic Associates in August of 2016 after completing his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born and raised in Florida where he graduated summa cum laude from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine where he received his M.D. His interests include high risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery and vaginal surgery. In his free time, Dr. Sanz enjoys spending time with his fiance, Jennifer and two bonus children, Drum and Charlotte. Their family loves spending time outdoors, traveling, boating, and playing with their dog, Bruce.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Kernersville, NC. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Christopher Thompson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Biography: When Jaleema Speaks, MD, was six years old, she asked her pediatrician to let her look at her blood under the microscope because of her fascination with science. Dr. Speaks turned that love of science into a career when she decided to attend medical school. Her desire to focus on women's care was encouraged by a family of strong women, like her grandmother who taught Lamaze and yoga from her screened in porch, exposing Dr. Speaks to pregnant women very early on. Dr. Speaks never gets bored of delivering babies and believes it's the best reason to be awake in the middle of the night. When she's not working or on call, Dr. Speaks enjoys spending time with her family. She married her high school sweetheart and they have a son and a daughter.

Biography: Dr. Natalie Rochester, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Kernersville, NC. She is 45 years old. Dr. Natalie Rochester, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: My father was a physician and my mother was a nurse, so, growing up as a kid, I always imagined that I too, would find a career in medicine. Ultimately, I chose to become a gynecologic oncologist because I was attracted to the complexity of the medicine that was mixed with advanced surgical care for women diagnosed with cancers of the reproductive tract. \n More importantly, though, I chose to become a gynecologic oncologist because of the women battling these cancers, and the unique relationship that I would be able to develop with them and their families during their cancer journey. In caring for women diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, I believe it is important to engage them in the discussion of how best to direct their care. In doing so, my goal is to provide them with all available treatment options and access to state of the art surgical and oncologic care. \n In this unique role as a GYN oncologist, I am able to work closely with the patient and her family as she battles her cancer. In doing so, I have the opportunity to guide patients and their families through the ups and downs this battle, a privilege which I believe is critical to both positive outcomes for them as well as personal fulfillment for me. \n Women diagnosed with cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva and other reproductive organs want to know whether - and how - their lives might change during and after treatment. Some want to know if cancer will affect their fertility. Others want to know how treatments will affect their sex life or ability to participate in favorite activities. My goal is to guide them toward making decisions that work best for them given their type of gynecologic cancer and their personal priorities. \n To fulfill this goal, I work with a team of fellow oncologists specializing in surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapies to keep up with the latest advances in the fight against gynecologic cancers. I also work with physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists and social workers, who specialize in helping women with gynecologic cancers. \n I am a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, which promotes excellence in the care of women who are either at risk for or affected by such cancers through advocacy, education, research and collaboration. To support those efforts, I founded Athenas Run for Gyn Cancers in 2010. In its first decade, the event raised $500,000 for research, education, and outreach efforts in the Piedmont Triad Region. Weve helped pay for a cancer survivors symposium, an outreach program for minority women and a lecture series. \n I am also extremely interested in trying to decrease the disparities in medical care that exist in developing countries. I have had the opportunity to provide surgical/medical care and training on women's health issues to providers in Tanzania and the Dominican Republican. A native of Asheville, NC, in my spare time, I like to run, hike, and together, with my husband Jeffrey, watch our three kids pursue their passions, which often times means lots of soccer games and gymnastic meets!

Biography: Dr. Shannon Zona, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Kernersville, NC. She is 53 years old. Dr. Shannon Zona, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Alexis Simon, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Kernersville, NC. She is 41 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Alexis Simon, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.