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Virginia Women's Center - Mechanicsville
7515 Right Flank Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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Eryn K. S. Clipp, M.D.
Eryn K. S. Clipp, M.D. joined Virginia Women's Center in June 2014 and practices at our Mechanicsville location.
Originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, Dr. Clipp earned her bachelor's degree from Emory University and her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. She completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Virginia and was awarded the Resident Research Award in 2013. Following residency, Dr. Clipp practiced with Westside OB-GYN in Burlington, North Carolina before returning to Richmond to practice with Virginia Women's Center. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Clipp enjoys providing complete OB-GYN care throughout the continuum of life.
Her interests lie in working with adolescents as well as using minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat certain gynecologic conditions. Dr. Clipp enjoys offering her obstetrical patients a low-intervention and family-centered labor and delivery experience; however, she is also comfortable in managing high-risk pregnancies in conjunction with our maternal-fetal medicine specialists
When she is not working, Dr. Clipp spends as much time as she can with her husband and young son.
As a family, they enjoy traveling and being active outdoors
Primary Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Education
B.S. and B.A.: 2004, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Medical Education
M.D.: 2009, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Internships
OB-GYN: 2010, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Residency
OB/GYN: 2013, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
In Practice Since
2013
Jessica M. DeMay, M.D.
Virginia Women's Center is thrilled to announce the addition of Jessica M. DeMay, M.D. to the VWC care team.
Joining Drs. Rod Love and Lisa Troyer in the specialty of maternal-fetal medicine, Dr. DeMay will collaborate with other VWC providers in the care of high-risk pregnancies and other situations requiring advanced ultrasound
Dr. DeMay earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford in Rockford, Illinois.
She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. Dr. DeMay remained in Galveston to complete her maternal-fetal medicine fellowship. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as maternal-fetal medicine. Dr. DeMay speaks basic Spanish
Dr. DeMay has conducted research on many complications of pregnancy including preterm labor, stem cell activity in human umbilical cord blood and mobilized peripheral blood.
Dr. DeMay is a fellow of both the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She is also a member of the Cook's Club Medical Society. Dr. DeMay is joining Virginia Women's Center from East Tennessee State University where she held the positions of assistant professor in the department of Ob/Gyn and chief of the maternal-fetal medicine division
When she is not practicing medicine or spending time with her husband and two daughters, Dr. DeMay can be found caring for and riding her horses.
Primary Specialty
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Undergraduate Education
B.S.: 1990, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Medical Education
M.D.: 1994, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Rockford, Illinois
Residency
OB/GYN: 1998, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas
Fellowship
Maternal-Fetal Medicine: 2001, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)
Kimberly M. Galgano, M.D.
Dr. Kimberly Galgano received her medical degree from the University of Virginia, where she also completed her residency.
She graduated Cum Laude from Dartmouth College, with a Bachelor of Arts and attended the College of William and Mary, where she received her master's degree in history
Dr. Galgano is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology.
She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Among Dr. Galgano's accomplishments, she was honored as chief resident of the OB-GYN department at the University of Virginia.
She was also resident physician of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, where she received the resident teaching award. Dr. Galgano was also named a Bowman scholar for excellence in clinical clerkships
Dr. Galgano enjoys the full spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology, from adolescence to menopause, and high-risk pregnancy.
Dr. Galgano enjoys running, traveling with her husband and spending as much time as possible with her two daughters and son.
In 2000, Dr. Galgano completed the Boston marathon
Primary Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Education
B.A.: 1990, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
Medical Education
M.D.: 2000, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Internships
OB-GYN: 2001, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
Graduate School Education
Master of History: 1995, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
Residency
OB-GYN: 2004, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Diplomate : 2006, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow
In Practice Since
2004
Affiliations
Attending: 2004, Memorial Regional Medical Center; Courtesy: 2004, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
Honors and Awards
Resident Physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Virginia Health Sciences Center; Bowman Scholar for excellence in clinical clerkships; Chief Resident of OB-GYN Department - University of Virginia; Resident Teaching Award - University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
Lonny S. Green, M.D.
Lonny S. Green, M.D., received his Bachelor of Science in biology from Stanford University.
He earned his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Green completed his second year of general surgery at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. He then completed the Harvard Program in Urology, through Brigham & Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, Children's Hospital and West Roxbury Veteran's Hospital
Dr. Green completed postgraduate training at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia where he served as senior registrar at the Alfred Hospital
He holds a Master of Business Administration from University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. He is also an associate clinical professor with the Department of Surgery for the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Dr. Green has received numerous honors and scholarships.
He has authored many articles in his field of study and has presented in the U. S. and abroad. Dr. Green is a diplomate of the American Board of Urology as well as the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is active with the American Urological Association and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, the International Continence Society, the Richmond Academy of Medicine, the Medical Society of Virginia, la Societe Internationale d'Urologie and the Society for Urodynamics & Female Urology
As director of the Pelvic Health and Continence Institute at Virginia Women's Center, Dr. Green sees patients with urinary incontinence and bladder difficulties
His interest lies in all aspects of female urology, including pelvic relaxation and urinary tract infections
Dr. Green and his wife have six children- three boys and three girls(all delivered by Virginia Women's Center obstetricians).
He enjoys skiing, physical ftness and playing jazz piano, but the vast majority of his non-work time is spent enjoying his family
Primary Specialty
Urology
Undergraduate Education
B.S.: 1983, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
Medical Education
M.D.: 1987, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
Internships
Surgical Intern: 1988, Kaiser Foundation Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Graduate School Education
M.B.A. University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
Residency
Postgraduate Training: 1994, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, Senior Registrar Urology (1993-1994); Harvard Program in Urology: 1993, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, West Roxbury Veteran's Hospital (1989-1993); Surgical Resident: 1989, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Board Certifications
American Board of Urology, Diplomate: 1997, Recertified 2004
In Practice Since
1994
Affiliations
Active, St. Mary's Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Medical Center, Stony Point Surgery Center, Hanover Outpatient Surgery Center
Honors and Awards
Richmond Top Docs Award: 2014, Richmond Top Docs Award: 2013, Richmond Top Docs Award: 2012, Richmond Top Docs Award: 2011, Richmond Top Docs Award: 2010, Richmond Top Docs Award: 2009, Richmond Top Docs Award: 2008, Richmond Top Docs Award: 2006
Publications
Temperature-Dependent Expression of a 95kD Protein in Rat Testix: 1995; Andrologia 27:107 Rubenstein, S.C., Green, L.S., Schopperle, W.M., DeWolf, W.C., Morgentaler, A.; 'Open' Percutaneous Ultrasonic Lithotripsy For Failed Anatrophic Nephrolithotomy: 1995; Br. J. Urol. 75:249 Watson, D.L., Green, L.S., and Loughlin, K.R.; Management of Epigastric Vessel Injury During Laparoscopy: 1992; J.EndoUrol 6:99 Green, L.S., Loughlin, K.R., and Kavoussi, L.R.; Temperatured-Dependent Expression of a 95kD Protein in Rat Testis: 1991; Surgical Forum, Vol. 42 Green, L.S., Schopperle, W.M., DeWolf, W.C., and Morgentaler, A.; The Incidence of Ingested Metabisulfite Sensitivity in an Asthmatic Population : 1982; Abst, J. Alleg. Clin. Immunol. 69:118 Simon, R.A., Green, L.S., and Stevenson, D.D.
Douglas P. Hutcheson, M.D.
Dr. Hutcheson earned his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary.
He received his medical education and completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia. Prior to joining Virginia Women's Center's Mechanicsville office in 1998, Dr. Hutcheson served as an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Virginia. He was also the director of the abnormal Pap smear clinic at MCV
Dr. Hutcheson is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
He has also been named a fellow by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He continues his membership in the Richmond and Virginia Obstetrical and Gynecological Societies
Complementing his expertise in general obstetrics and gynecology
Dr. Hutcheson is particularly interested in advanced laparoscopic surgery and the evaluation of abnormal Pap smears. Virginia Women's Center patients for whom surgery is necessary can benefit from Dr. Hutcheson's skill with the daVinci® Surgical System
In his spare time, Dr. Hutcheson enjoys flying, scuba diving or playing golf. He particularly enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter, Alivia.
Primary Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Education
B.S.: 1980, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
Medical Education
M.D.: 1989, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Internships
OB/GYN: 1990, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Graduate School Education
B.S. (Surgeons Assistant Program): 1983, Medical University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
Residency
OB/GYN: 1993, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Diplomate: 1995, Recertified 2007
In Practice Since
1993
Affiliations
Attending: 1998, Memorial Regional Medical Center; Courtesy: 1995, Retreat Hospital; Courtesy: 1994, St. Mary's Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Rodrick N. Love, M.D.
Dr. Love received numerous awards and honors during his undergraduate work at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and during medical school and his residency.
Dr. Love earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Martin Luther King/Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Following his residency, Dr. Love completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. During his fellowship, Dr. Love performed several research studies, one of which focused on the relationship between stress and preterm labor. Another studied the differences in blood flow in the fetal brain and another collaborative study focused on the effect of serum leptin on maternal obesity
Dr. Love joined Virginia Women's Center in 2006 and since then has enjoyed collaborating with VWC obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists
to provide optimal patient care for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Love uses advanced ultrasound as well as other more invasive procedures, when necessary, to improve pregnancy outcomes. Dr. Love is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as maternal-fetal medicine
Dr. Love is an avid community volunteer.
He is a Trustee at Mount Vernon Baptist Church and serves as the music director and keyboardist there. He also serves as the safety officer for Chamberlayne Little League and is an active sponsor and volunteer with Chamberlayne Little League, Football and Basketball. He and his wife, a Richmond dermatologist, have three children, Josef, Miles and Mason as well as three Jack Russell Terriers, Ike, Tina and Deuce
Primary Specialty
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Undergraduate Education
B.S.: 1988, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Medical Education
M.D.: 1992, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee
Residency
OB/GYN: 1996, Martin Luther King/Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Fellowship
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of OB/GYN: 1998, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
Academic Appointments
Medical Executive Committee at Memorial Regional Medical Center
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology : 2006, OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Fetal Medicine Foundation : 2005
In Practice Since
2007
Affiliations
Courtesy, St. Mary's Hospital, Active, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Medical Center, CJW Medical Center
Publications
Maternal and Umbilical Cord Serum Immunoreactive Leptin Concentrations in Term Gestation: 1997, J. Soc. Gynecol Invest Vol. 4, No. 1 (supplement), 676, J.K. Silva, R.N.Love, C.J. Hobel, D.A. Magoffin
Honors and Awards
Richmond Top Docs Award: 2011, Richmond Top Docs Award: 2010
Amie Y. Miklavcic, M.D.
Amie Y. Miklavcic, M.D. joined Virginia Women's Center in the fall of 2010.
Dr. Miklavcic received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Ursinus College followed by a Master of Medical Science degree from MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. Dr. Miklavcic received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed both her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Virginia where she was honored with the Residency Teaching Award
Dr. Miklavcic's practice spans the full spectrum of women's health care
including routine and high-risk pregnancies, laparoscopic gynecologic surgery and ambulatory gynecologic care including the evaluation of pap smears and menopause management. She has a particular interest in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Another area of interest for Dr. Miklavcic is her recent research and presentation on over-the-counter contraceptives. In addition, Dr. Miklavcic offers BRAC and COLARIS Testing to determine whether an individual has certain hereditary gene mutations that would increase her risk of having certain cancers. She is a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as a member of the American Medical Women's Association and the Ware-Dunn Society
Dr. Miklavcic and her husband, Ajit, enjoy spending all the time they can with their young daughters.
Travelling is a joy for Dr. Miklavcic and her family - their favorite destinations being the beach, mountains or New Jersey, where they are able to visit family and friends
Primary Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Education
B.S.: 1999, Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Graduate Education
Master of Medical Science: 2001, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Medical Education
M.D.: 2005, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Internships
OB/GYN: 2006, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Residency
OB/GYN: 2009, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
In Practice Since
2009
Terri M. Page, W.H.N.P.-B.C.
Terri Page is a board-certified women's health nurse practitioner.
She holds a Bachelor's and Master of Science in nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University. She was part of the MCV hospital staff from 1982 to 2006, where she worked most recently as a women's health nurse practitioner. She had worked throughout the hospital, in medical surgical relief, labor and delivery, obstetrics and radiology
Terri has vast experience with obstetrical and gynecological patients
in the areas of family planning, health promotion, breast health, pregnancy planning and care, menopause management and hormone replacement therapy, among other areas. She has also worked as a childbirth educator
She is a resource and advocate for women of all ages-especially those in great need.
She has lectured extensively on grief issues. She works with adolescents. And she has been a volunteer with the Elizabeth Project, a program for pregnant teens coordinated through Thirty-First Baptist Church in Church Hill. She also volunteers for Cross-Over Health Center's lay health promoter program
Terri is an active member of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP), Richmond Chapter.
She is also a member of the local chapter of the NAACP and the Henrico County chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, a community service sorority
She and her husband and their son and daughter are active at St. Paul's Baptist Church.
To relieve stress and take care of herself, Terri enjoys working out at the gym, especially aerobic classes
Mary Polce-Lynch, Ph.D.
Mary Polce-Lynch, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor and developmental psychologist, joined Virginia Women's Center in the fall of 2009
Dr. Polce-Lynch believes that women's mental health is as important as physical health.
She provides therapy for general women's issues and has expertise with anxiety, stress and depression, breast cancer, menopause, chronic illnesses, eating disorders and body image issues, parenting and mindfulness-based counseling. She is also skilled in working with women with loss and grief, divorce and relationships, and transition issues
She has been a licensed professional counselor since 1990.
In 1996, Dr. Polce-Lynch earned a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Polce-Lynch received a Bachelor of Arts in special education from Marywood College in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1980, graduating magna cum laude. She went on to receive a Master of Arts in counseling psychology and an education specialist degree in school psychology from James Madison University
Most recently, Dr. Polce-Lynch served as an American Psychological Association Congressional Fellow of the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. where she worked on health care policy.
Prior to this, she was the associate director of the counseling center and a visiting assistant professor of psychology at Randolph-Macon College. She has also maintained a private clinical practice specializing in family and women's issues. At the beginning of her career, Dr. Polce-Lynch worked as a school psychologist intern as well as a special education teacher
She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.
Dr. Polce-Lynch is a book author and has published research and journal articles
When she isn't working, Dr. Polce-Lynch enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, biking and traveling.
She is active in her church and community and is always at work writing another book
Monica M. Powers, M.D.
Dr. Powers earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Texas A&M University.
She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston with an Alpha Omega Alpha distinction. She completed her residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Dr. Powers is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology.
She is a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine
Dr. Powers' obstetrics and gynecology practice is well rounded.
She enjoys working with high-risk obstetrics patients, as well as women who are post-menopausal. She has an interest in minimally invasive surgery and laparoscopy. Dr. Powers is fluent in Spanish
In her spare time, Dr. Powers enjoys baking, swimming, biking, jogging and other outdoor activities.
She likes to spend as much time as possible with her husband, son and two daughters
Primary Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Undergraduate Education
B.A.: 1992, Summa Cum Laude, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Medical Education
M.D.: 1997, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas
Residency
OB/GYN: 2001, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Diplomate: 2004
In Practice Since
2001
Affiliations
Active: 2001, Memorial Regional Medical Center; Courtesy: 2001, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital
Kristin P. Schraa, M.D.
Dr. Kristin Schraa attended Bellarmine College in Louisville, Kentucky where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
She received her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Medical College of Virginia. She joined Virginia Women's Center in 1998 and practices at our Mechanicsville and Tappahannock offices
In 2012, Dr. Schraa retired from obstetrics to focus her practice on gynecology.
She enjoys caring for women of all ages and has particular interest in adolescent health, reproductive issues and perimenopause. Dr. Schraa is also experienced in gynecologic surgery, including advanced laparoscopic surgery
Dr. Schraa is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
She is a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine and the Ware-Dunn Society
Dr. Schraa and her husband, a pharmacist, spend as much time as possible with their two sons.
She stays active in her children's school and extracurricular activities. The four enjoy relaxing at home in Mechanicsville and traveling as much as possible. Dr. Schraa likes to unwind by sewing, baking and building Legos
Primary Specialty
Gynecology
Undergraduate Education
B.A.: 1990, Bellarmine College, Louisville, Kentucky
Medical Education
M.D.: 1994, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky
Internships
OB/GYN: 1995, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Residency
OB/GYN: 1998, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Board Certifications
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology: 2001
In Practice Since
1998
Affiliations
Courtesy: 1998, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital; Attending: 1998, Memorial Regional Medical Center
Tovia Martirosian Smith, M.D.
Born and raised in Richmond, Tovia M. Smith, M.D. is excited to return to her hometown to practice medicine.
Dr. Smith is a urogynecologist who specializes in treating symptoms of incontinence and difficulties from relaxation of the pelvic floor. She joined Virginia Women's Center in March 2014
Dr. Smith earned her bachelor's degree from Yale University, where she played varsity field hockey as an All-American for the Bulldogs.
She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia, where she was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society for compassion in medicine. Dr. Smith trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Virginia. She then pursued a specialty fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, an ACGME Accredited program
As a urogynecologist, Dr. Smith uses non-surgical approaches as well as advanced technologies
such as minimally invasive surgery and the daVinci® Surgical System, to reconstruct the pelvic floor for women who suffer from pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence. In addition, she is skilled in repairing fistulas and complications from third and fourth degree tears following vaginal childbirth
Many women do not discuss these sensitive but treatable symptoms with their doctors or loved ones.
Dr. Smith is as passionate about giving women time and space to discuss their symptoms as she is educating women on their conditions and treatment options. With all treatments, she aims to help women of any age regain an improved quality of life
In her spare time, Dr. Smith and her husband, also a physician and a fellow Bulldog but of the Georgia variety
enjoy spending all the time they can with their two young children and traveling to keep up with family and friends.
Primary Specialty
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology)
Undergraduate Education
2002: B.A., Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Medical Education
2006: M.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Residency
2010: OB-GYN, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
Fellowship
2013: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of OB-GYN, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Board Certifications
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diplomate
Honors and Awards
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Lotze Video Award presented for Best Video Presentation, 38th Annual Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Meeting, 2012. American Urogynecologic Society/SUFU, Fellows Forum Travel Award, 2012. American Urogynecologic Society/SUFU, Fellows Forum Travel Award, 2011. Guy M. Harbert MD Resident Research Award, 2009. Resident teaching award, 3/2007, 5/2008, 8/2008, 2/2009, 8/2009, 3/2010. Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Virginia, 2005
In Practice Since
2014
Affiliations
Active: 2014, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital and Memorial Regional Medical Center
Laurie Tams, B.A.
Most of the time, pregnancy goes the way it should: the mother is healthy, the fetus grows normally and the childbirth is a happy and trouble-free event.
Sometimes, however, situations can arise that require special attention. Virginia Women's Center's maternal-fetal medicine specialists and genetic counselor are in place to help patients navigate those times
Genetics is the branch of science that deals with how traits are passed from parent to child through genes.
Having genetic tests performed during pregnancy is a personal choice. Some couples choose not to be tested for birth defects. Others find that testing and counseling can help them better plan for the future. The genetics field is expanding exponentially, so new developments - often complex - come to light every day
Laurie Tams is a genetic counselor.
Her role is to work with mothers and couples in explaining the array of prenatal testing options and helping interpret test results. She works closely with our maternal fetal medicine specialists and obstetricians. Laurie is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and the Virginia Association of Genetic Counselors
Laurie received a bachelor of arts summa cum laude in interdisciplinary studies from University of Richmond.
She went on to Virginia Commonwealth University to perform three years of post baccalaureate work and associated laboratories in human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry and physics
Laurie has worked as a genetic counselor since 1987.
During that time, she has also instructed graduate-level students enrolled in the genetic counseling program at VCU. Prior to her work as a genetic counselor, she was a unit assistant on the labor and delivery floor at Medical College of Virginia. And in the 1980s, she worked in a variety of jobs with special-needs children: as student teacher for Canterbury Community Nursery, a hospital intern with Children's Hospital and camp counselor for United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware
Laurie and her husband have three children: college-age twins and a preteen.
The family shares its home with two cats, a hermit crab, a betta fish and a black bear hamster. In school, Laurie was named "best woman scholar athlete" and still enjoys long-distance running, as well as music, dancing and baking
Louis M. Thompson, M.D.
A hokie fan through and through, Dr. Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master of Science degree in microbiology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
He subsequently worked in the field of AIDS research at The National Institutes of Health for three years. Dr. Thompson attended medical school at the Medical College of Virginia and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital
For his academic achievement and performance in the obstetrics and gynecology field, Dr. Thompson has received several honors and awards.
He is the co-author of four publications and numerous abstracts in the areas of bacteriology, immunology and virology. Virginia Women's Center patients for whom surgery is necessary can benefit from Dr. Thompson's training in using the daVinci® Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Thompson's gynecology practice has expanded immeasurably with work in the field of pelvic organ prolapse. Prolapse is an uncomfortable condition that can affect women following pregnancy or hysterectomy, but one that's easily treatable with proper experience and knowledge. About one in three women suffer from some degree of prolapse and one in 10 women will undergo surgery for it. In collaboration with Virginia Women's Center urologist Lonny Green, M.D., Dr. Thompson has helped hundreds of women. Dr. Thompson is also on the faculty at the Pelvic Floor Institute for Boston Scientifc Corporation and serves as a pelvic surgery instructor for physicians around the country
In addition, Dr. Thompson is interested in helping patients determine their risk of developing osteoporosis and recommend actions to prevent it.
Dr. Thompson is certified by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry
Dr. Thompson is as serious about his family as he is about his work and appreciates time to spend with his wife and two children.
They enjoy outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and fishing. Dr. Thompson is also an avid golfer. And, he has a unique hobby: beer crafting
Primary Specialty
Gynecology
Undergraduate Education
B.S.: 1984, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Medical Education
M.D.: 1994, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
Graduate School Education
M.S.: 1987, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
Residency
OB/GYN: 1998, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Massachusetts, General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology: 2002, Recertified 2007
In Practice Since
1998
Affiliations
Provisional Courtesy, Memorial Regional Medical Center
Attending
St. Mary's Hospital
Courtesy
Henrico Doctors' Hospital, John Randolph Medical Center
Honors and Awards
Richmond Top Docs Award: 2009
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About Us
Women's health care has changed a lot over the last few decades. That’s why Virginia Women’s Center has brought the medical services women most rely on under one convenient roof. Virginia Women's Center is care that revolves around you.
Virginia Women's Center, Richmond's leading women's health care provider, is pleased to welcome you to care that revolves around you. Our OB-GYNs, specialists and staff place medical excellence, compassion and patient satisfaction at the forefront of our care; we are dedicated to helping you stay engaged and informed in what matters most - your health.
We do not just specialize in the areas of pregnancy and gynecologic care, we also offer the following services: urology, high-risk obstetrics, obstetrical genetic counseling, ultrasound, in-office procedures, mammography, bone health, psychology, nutrition, clinical research and on-site labs. At Virginia Women's Center, we have integrated advanced technologies into our practice, enabling our providers and staff to collaborate in your health care.