Women's Health

Obstetricians/Gynecologists at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Women's Center understand that as a woman, you have unique health needs throughout your lifetime. From menstruation through menopause, our professionals are well-trained to tend to the gynecologic and obstetric needs of a woman throughout her lifespan. Whether you need a routine checkup, pregnancy care or a surgical solution, entrust your health to the professionals at the Women’s Center. We'll provide expert care in a friendly environment that considers all facets of your physical and overall well-being.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our OB/GYN specialists, please call 785-295-5330.

We have an experienced team of physicians, certified nurse midwives, a nurse practitioner, nurses and support staff with varied backgrounds and strong roots to the Topeka community. Our experience and personalities come together to form a caring and compassionate team to provide excellent care in women's health for our community.

We offer comprehensive, personalized services, including:

General Gynecologic Care:                                              

• Routine and annual exams, including well-woman exam
• PAP smears and cervical cancer screening
• Osteoporosis screening and management
• Adolescent gynecology and counseling
• Contraception counseling and management
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) management
• STI and HIV screening
• Urogynecology
• Urinary incontinence evaluation and treatment
• Menopause management

Obstetric Care:

• Family planning
• Preconception counseling
• Reproductive medicine
• Infertility testing and treatment
• Care of pregnancies achieved through artificial reproductive technology
• Prenatal care and testing
• Obstetrical anesthesia
• High risk pregnancy care, including blood disorders, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes
• Active management of labor and delivery in a hospital setting
• Postpartum care
• Genetic/chromosomal analysis
• Midwifery and OB/GYN care

Other Services:

• Bone density testing
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Immunizations, including Gardasil
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Breast and myRisk screening

In addition to providing general gynecologic and obstetric care, our specialists are also expertly trained in gynecologic surgeries and procedures. Our team stays up to date on the latest treatments and advancements in women's health and has more than ten years of experience in the use of minimally invasive robotic surgical systems. Some of the surgeries and procedures we offer include:  

• Hysterectomy
• Myomectomy
• Uterine fibroid and embolization
• Colposcopy
• Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
• Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
• Uterine endometrial ablation
• Pelvic reconstructive surgery

New Life Birthing Center

Expecting a bundle of joy? Our providers have a strong partnership with The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus New Life Center, the hospital's labor and delivery unit, featuring a Level II Special Care Nursery. The New Life Center is focused on providing a warm, comforting and family-focused environment, offering birthing suites in which women can experience labor, delivery and recovery all in one room. The center is a World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF designated Baby-Friendly birth facility, recognizing the center's optimal level of care for infant feeding and bonding between mother and baby. To learn more about the New Life Center at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, click here.

Expectant Parent Classes

Preparing for a baby is an exciting time and we are proud to provide a wide range of classes for expectant parents and their families. Our classes are offered all year long and are built to provide education and resources for both new parents and veteran parents alike. Our goal is to prepare you for before, during, and after your baby is born. Most of our classes are free and open to anyone interested in delivering at our New Life Center.