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Biography: Dr. Meaghan Aalto, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Lexington, NC and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Aalto has extensive experience in Obstetric Care and Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from Ross University / School of Medicine Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Biography: Dr. Mark Bland, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 58 years old. Dr. Mark Bland, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Alexandra Boster, DO is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Matthews, NC. She is 39 years old and has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Alexandra Boster, DO is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Stringfellow, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Lexington, NC. He is 40 years old. Dr. Joseph Stringfellow, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Biography: When I was just 4, I told everyone I was going to be a physician when I grew up. Throughout school, I always loved science. But I also knew I wanted to work with people. Medicine allowed me to use science in the service of people - the perfect blend of my interests. \n As lead physician at my clinic, I provide very patient-centered care. Not every patient is going to choose the same treatment option, and I always want to tailor their care to fit their needs. I listen to my patients to understand what's important to them. The relationships I form with patients is the most rewarding part of my job. I have been lucky to care for some patients over a very long time period and through many seasons of life. \n I grew up in Ohio and have lived in Charlotte since 2009. My husband - who's also a physician - and I have two teenage boys and a dog, Curry, who is queen of the house. I love reading fiction, cooking and baking. I also love travel and spend much of my free time either planning our next trip or riding my Peloton bike. One of my favorite vacations was spent in Iceland, but I love everywhere we go!

Biography: Medicine is a second career for Dr. Nathan Givens, one that he finds very fulfilling and one that provides the teamwork that he he felt was missing in his first job. He feels fortunate to participate in some of the most amazing and challenging moments in women's lives. Obstetrics and gynecology is a specialty that allows Dr. Givens to establish lasting relationships with his patients. He loves everything from counseling adolescents and young couples about contraception and preventive care, to helping women with abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain, and working closely with families to welcome their new babies. In his free time Dr. Givens enjoys spending time with his wife and children. They love to go for walks and traveling together.

Biography: While many doctors' love of science launch their careers, Laura Ramsay, MD, FACOG followed her passion for arts to her career in medicine. She had a career in classical ballet with the Kirov Ballet in Russia and after experiencing sports medicine from a patient's perspective she discovered an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. She has a passion for all of women's health but is particularly interested in adolescent health, eating disorders, exercise in pregnancy and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Ramsay is married to her husband David, a gastroenterologist. They enjoy being outside, taking trips to the mountains or the beach with their son and daughter. In her free time she enjoys doing yoga, Pilates and dancing.

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.

Biography: Dr. Sharrol Barnes, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 58 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Sharrol Barnes, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Avery-Benjamin's experiences as a young teen on the labor and delivery floor in a hospital volunteer program helped shape her passion for providing excellent care for women and children. During her residency, she received awards for excellence in teaching and administration, as well as an award from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists for special excellence in endoscopic procedures. Dr. Avery is interested in teen and young woman wellness, preventive healthcare and minimally invasive surgery techniques. In her free time, Dr. Avery enjoys spending time with her husband, Derek, and their daughter, traveling, relaxing on the beach, reading, listening to music and participating in community service.

Biography: Dr. Noellee Clarke, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 48 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Noellee Clarke, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Outpatient Surgery.

Biography: I knew I wanted to go into healthcare as a young child. I got involved in medicine in high school. In college, I worked as a nursing assistant to gain more experience in the healthcare field. It was in medical school that I developed a passion for obstetrics and gynecology (ob-gyn) and, beyond that, chose to specialize in gynecological cancer. \n Every day that I care for patients, I continue to learn. I am a member of various gynecologic associations and serve on the community board for Lydia's Legacy, an organization that supports education, awareness and research funding for gynecologic cancers. \n I look at and treat each patient as if she were a member of my family. That is the reason I strive to introduce a level of humanism and warmth to each visit and help put my patients' minds at ease. But above all else, I put honesty first. In my field, I do not always have good news to discuss with my patients. Honesty and compassion can help a patient and her family formulate realistic expectations, which is extremely important during the course of care. \n My husband and I live in Charlotte with our two girls and dogs, Paco and Maui. We absolutely love being outdoors, enjoy spending time by the pool, spending time in the mountains, and taking trips to the beautiful Carolina beaches with our family.