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Biography: Philip W. Ponder, MD, FACOG, was led to the field of obstetrics and gynecology after his first day of clinical rotations when he witnessed his first caesarian section. He knew then that was what he wanted to do. In the two decades he has been practicing medicine, Dr. Ponder has found he enjoys many other aspects of his specialty as well. He enjoys enjoy routine obstetrics, delivering babies and gynecologic surgery, particularly robotic surgery. Away from the office, Dr. Ponder enjoys spending time with his wife, Carolyn, who is a nurse practitioner in women's health, and his son and daughter. He enjoys going to sporting events with his son, especially college football. He also enjoys playing tennis and running with his daughter.

Biography: Dr. Lynn Anderson, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 65 years old and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Lynn Anderson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Kerri Scherer, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 53 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Kerri Scherer, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: We aim to make each patient feel special and important. We take our time and try not to feel pressured or hurried in our care. I treat them as I would like to be treated, and advise surgery conservatively as I would my own family member. Our office and employees make you feel like family.

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: Dr. Ray Braquet, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Ray Braquet, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Anthony Masciello, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Anthony Masciello, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Dina Bastawros, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 39 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Dina Bastawros, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.