Meet Your Menopause Care Team

Our Doctors and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work hand-in-hand to provide the highest quality menopause care to every patient.

Gennev providers are by your side every step of the menopause journey.

Board-Certified OB/GYNs

Our doctors are board-certified OB/GYNs with years of experience supporting their patients through menopause and midlife. Many of them have taken additional certifications and courses to provide evidence-based care.

Dr. Hana Mikdachi

MD, FACOG, NCMP
Hana was appointed Chief of Gynecology at the Loma Linda VHA in 2021. In this role, she serves as the Director of Gynecologic Services at this 1a Complexity Level VHA serving women veterans. She is a board certified OB/GYN, with a focused practice designation in minimally invasive surgery and a second board certification in obesity medicine. Her clinical interests include transgender care and robotic surgery. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Americal Association of Physicial Leadership (AAPL), Amercial Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

Dr. Lisa Savage

MD, FACOG
Dr Savage is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and has spent 3 decades taking care of women. She received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and did her residency training at Emory University. She was in private practice in Austin, Texas for 25 year before taking a sabbatical, during which time she started working with Gennev. She is also currently participating in clinical research with COVID-19 vaccine trials. She is a Fellow of the American Congress of Ob/Gyn and certified by the American Board of Ob/Gyn.

Dr. Kerri Anthony

MD, FACOG
Dr. Kerri Anthony was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She declared to her parents at age five that she would become a physician; specifically, a surgeon. It was during her first year of medical school that she solidified her career choice as an Ob-Gyn. Dr. Anthony obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia and earned her MD degree at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Atlanta Medical Center also in Atlanta. Upon completion of residency, she moved with her family to Oklahoma where she has practiced since 2008. She is certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Sandia Brekke

MD
Dr. Sandia Brekke is a board certified OB/GYN who has been in practice for over 25 years. She received her MD and MPH from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Toledo in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Brekke has extensive experience in women�s health care and is now excited to focus on guiding and supporting women through all of the stages of menopause. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and has two adult children. In her spare she loves to hike, bike, and travel.

Dr. Pamela Neff

MD
Dr. Neff is a board-certified OBGYN who has been in practice for over 15 years. After completing medical school at the Medical College of Virginia and residency at the University of Pennsylvania, she spent the majority of her career in Philadelphia. There, she provided longitudinal care to many generations women, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery and treating abnormal uterine bleeding. She dedicated herself to innovating training programs for OBGYN residents and medical students in Philly, but has since moved across the country, where she provides care to underserved women in a federally funded clinic in South Los Angeles. She is passionate about caring for all women, including those in the menopause transition and beyond. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling with her husband, cooking, hiking, gardening, and walking her dog

Dr. Erin Wilkey

MD, FACOG
Dr. Erin A. Wilkey is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Williamsburg, Virginia. She received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and has been in practice for many years supporting women and their health. Dr. WIlkey has a passion for supporting women in midlife and menopause.

Dr. Debra Acerenza

DO, FACOG
Dr. Debra Acerenza is a board-certified Ob/Gyn with over 20 years of experience working with women in all stages of their lives. She received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida, completed her residency training at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and currently practices in Maryland. She recently became a Certified Nutrition Coach to help better serve her patients achieve their optimal health. She is a Fellow of the American College of Ob/Gyn and a member of North American Menopause Society. Her goal is to help women understand and embrace each part of their health journey through listening and providing support.

Dr. Wendy Ellis

ND
Dr. Wendy Ellis is a seasoned naturopathic physician and educator living in Seattle. Her clinical experience has taken her from a rural clinic in Nicaragua to a 12-year private practice in Seattle and becoming part of Team Gennev. She has worked for a number of years examining data from thousands of individuals to get a better understanding of therapies and lifestyle changes that improve health outcomes over time. Dr. Ellis is inspired to take this knowledge of emerging scientific research and personalized wellness back to her clinical practice.

Dr. Laura Webb

DO
Dr Laura Webb has devoted her life to the care of women over the many ages and stages of life. She is a board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a practice focus in menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome, sexual wellness, and care for the LGBTQ+ community. She brings a wealth of experience to Gennev while placing a top priority on creating the safe space to discuss what is really going on. She earned her medical degree in California at Western University, and completed her residency training at Akron City Hospital in Ohio. She has served as clinical faculty at the University of Central Florida, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, and subspecialty educator in complex family planning in the UCF HCA ObGyn residency program. She received the Gold Foundation Grant award for excellence in service for her work implementing a prenatal community health worker program in rural Haiti. She has been involved in international service work in women's health for the past 20 years in Haiti and Central America.

Dr. Gretchen Fermann

MD, FACOG, NCMP
Gretchen Fermann, MD, FACOG, NCMP is a private-practice Gynecologist with more than 27 years of experience. She received her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed residency in OB/GYN at the Phoenix Integrated Residency for OB/GYN in Phoenix, Arizona. After practicing the full spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynecology initially, she then spent the past 18 years focused on Gynecology with special interests in vulvovaginal disorders, hereditary breast cancer assessment, sexual medicine, and menopausal care. She attained designation as a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner in 2018. She resides in Cincinnati with her husband and their Jack Russel Terrier, Wyatt. Apart from medicine, she enjoys gardening, long distance running, and cheering on the local sports teams.

Dr. Shahrzad Tabibi

MD, FACOG
Dr. Shahrzad Tabibi is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She received her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine and has been supporting women's health for more than twenty years. Dr. Tabibi is excited to support women in midlife and menopause.

Dr. Rochelle Bernstein

MD
Dr. Bernstein grew up in the mountains of Colorado, was a ski patroller at Breckenridge ski resort after college, and moved back to the area to practice medicine after finishing her training as an OBGYN. After a successful 20 year career in Summit and Eagle counties, Dr. Bernstein now is focusing her attention on menopausal medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and completed a residency in OBGYN at the University of Connecticut. She is a member of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) as well as the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH). She is board certified and is a fellow of the American Congress of OB/Gyn (ACOG) and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). Dr. Bernstein lives in Summit county with her two teenage children and loves to ski, mountain bike, and hike in the Colorado mountains.

Dr. Kathryn Pascucci

MD
Dr. Kate Pascucci is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist providing medical care to women for over 10 years in a private practice setting. She completed her medical education at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and her residency at New York Methodist Hospital in New York City. Since graduating residency, Dr. Pascucci was disturbed for lack of resources available for aging women in this country and has been committed to providing evidence based care to women since that time. Her clinical interests also include weight management and body acceptance. Recently, she has obtained board certification with The American Board of Obesity Medicine and feels it has aided her ability to help women understand their bodies as they transition into menopause. Menopause is natural, but feeling unwell is not! She is excited to join the Gennev team and help more women find the guidance, medical care and support they deserve. When not working, she enjoys her time with her husband, three children and their mini golden doodle, Luna Pickles.

Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi

DO, MPH, FACOG
Dr Moayedi is a Board-Certified Ob/Gyn and subspecialist in Complex Family Planning. She has devoted her career to serving the full spectrum of reproductive health needs of people. She trained as an Ob/Gyn resident at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in El Paso, where she proudly served a bi-national community. She brings 10 years' experience working with patients in menopause to the Gennev community.

Dr. Holly McArthur

MD
Dr. McArthur brings to Gennev 25 years of experience caring for women across the life spectrum. She earned her medical degree at the University of Florida, and completed residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina, and practices in Asheville where she enjoys being outdoors and with her family. She loves listening to her patients to understand their whole story, and is passionate about educating and empowering women to enhance their health, and ensure that they flourish in every stage of life.

Dr. Yashika Dooley

MD, MS, FACOG
Dr. Yashika Dooley is passionate about women's health care and training the next generation of female pelvic surgeons. She is an Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and clinical educator and researcher at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston, TX. Her specialty is Urogynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She specializes in treating pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence and pelvic pain symptoms related to pregnancy, aging, and menopause. Dr Dooley is a MD, Board-certified OB/GYN, Board certified Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon. Fellow - American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (FACOG), American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) Training Institutions: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, MD; Wright Patterson AFB/Miami Valley Hospital Combined Residency Training Program, Dayton, OH, Residency; Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, Fellowship. Her clinical practice as been as an OB/GYN and Urogyn clinician educator and researcher at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston, TX.

Dr. Deirdre Wickham

OBGYN
Dr. Wickham is an Ob/Gyn with over 27 years’ experience working in women’s reproductive health. She is certified by the American Osteopathic board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Wickham attended Michigan State University, where she earned her medical degree; then completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills.

Dr. Liz Kaltman

ND, MPH, NCMP
Dr. Kaltman is a sexual and reproductive health specialist, epidemiologist, national clinician educator, and public health leader. She is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Menopause Provider and enjoys supporting women though all stages of perimenopause with individualized care.

Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su

Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Rebecca is the Chief Medical Officer for Gennev. Her expertise in women's health began in residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her experience as an OB/GYN clinician educator and researcher at the University of Washington, clinical OB at Swedish Medical Center and now Director of Menopause at the Swedish Women's Clinic has fueled her pursuit of women's health. She lives in Seattle with her husband and children and loves to travel.

Dr. Amy High

MD
Amy High, MD received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southern Illinois University. Dr. High is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist licensed in Illinois. She is a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Provider. Her clinical interests include menopause management and women�s sexual health.

Dr. Mary Beth Lewis-Boardman

MD, FACOG
Dr. Mary Beth Lewis-Boardman graduated from Cornell University Medical College (Weill Cornell) in New York, NY, and completed her residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine New York, NY. She is a fellow in the American College of OB/Gyn (FACOG) and is board certified by ABOG. She has been in private practice for Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2002, with her current practice residing in Central Florida for the past 18 years. Dr. Lewis-Boardman transitioned to Gynecology only after twenty years in 2022, and she holds active licenses in Florida and New York. When she is not working, Dr. Lewis-Boardman spends time between Florida and NW Colorado where she loves to hike and ski.

Dr. Carol Russell

DO, FACOG
Dr. Russell is a dedicated physician with progressive years of comprehensive hands-on experience in hospitals and medical center environments. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O), Dr Russell is skills in providing effective physician services in place of a patient’s primary care physician. She has over 10 years' experience treating women in menopause, as Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).

Dr. Elizabeth Swenson

MD
Liz Swenson is a board certified OB/GYN who has been providing care to women for more than 20 years. She has learned that women are genuinely interested in their own health and want to understand the science behind their medical conditions. Originally from Iowa, she completed her medical training in Northern California where she still lives with her husband and two daughters. She has worked in a busy multispecialty practice in Palo Alto and has taught OBGYN residents as an Adjunct Clinical Faculty Member of Stanford University. Now with a practice focused on outpatient gynecology, she is excited to use her clinical experience to help patients during their mid-life transition, finding solutions that work for each woman individually.

Dr. Andrea Valeri

MD, FACOG, NCMP
"Dr. Andrea Valeri is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. She currently practices in Wisconsin. Dr. Valeri is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the International Society for the Study of Women�s Sexual Health and the North American Menopause Society. She earned her Medical Degree at Creighton University and completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. After years of experience as an Ob/Gyn, caring for women of all ages and being a mother of three, Dr. Valeri understands the medical concerns and the changes that women encounter throughout their lifespan. This experience has led Dr. Valeri to dedicate her career, as a Women�s Health Specialist, to helping women feel their best through all stages of their lives, especially through the perimenopause and menopause transition. "

Dr. Wendy Satmary

MD
"Dr. Satmary is an OBGYN physician in Los Angeles with 20+ years of clinical experience. She completed her medical school and residency training at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. She is passionate about providing evidence-based care to women of all ages, with a particular interest in care of women in mid-life. She has additional training and expertise in caring for women with chronic pelvic pain, menopause and female sexuality problems. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and an ABOG Diplomat, as well as a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, AASECT certified Sexuality Counselor, ISSVD Fellow, and Physician Acupuncturist. She has published several book chapters and articles relevant to her field, and works part-time as a Medical Advisor and reviewer for Healthline Media and as a Medical Advisor for Devyn"

Dr. Stacey Sensor

DO
"Dr. Stacey Sensor is a board certified Obstetrician Gynecologist with over 21 years of experience. A minimally invasive surgeon who specializes in the treatment of Menopause, Incontinence, Prolapse and Urogenital atrophy. She is recognized as a Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. Her specialty throughout her years in practice has been to provide comprehensive, quality care to women in the perimenopause and menopausal state. She is skilled at listening to women�s concerns and providing a collaborative treatment program with her patients. She provides treatment options that improve the quality of life for women transitioning into menopause and beyond. Dr. Sensor is married and resides in Northern Michigan. She loves her family, boating, golf, and the Green Bay Packers."

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists guide women to create plans and set goals in nutrition, fitness, sleep, mindfulness, and stress management. All Gennev RDNs have training and experience working with women in menopause, in addition to following Gennev’s protocols, working in lockstep with Gennev’s doctors.

Amanda Bullat

MS, RDN, CD, LD
Over the past 2 decades, Amanda has navigated her own food and body liberation journey. She found diet rock bottom and a lifeline to recovery while traveling in Nepal. After a successful competitive running career, she went on to recover from a disordered relationship with food and exercise. Her recovery allowed her to earn a master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Bastyr University. As an undiet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Amanda serves as a guide and mentor to her clients - partnering with them to heal their relationship with food and their body through intuitive eating, mindfulness, and her unique SAVOR Strategies of Healing. Amanda works in collaboration with her clients to create practical, actionable steps so they can stop feeling chaotic around food, find compassion for their ever-changing bodies, and feel empowered to live a fulfilling life Savoring Food & Body.

Stasi Kasianchuck

RDN, MS, CSSD, CSCS, EP-C
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Exercise Physiologist, and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics Stasi brings a unique approach to applying lifestyle change to women’s hormonal health. As the Director of Health Coaching, Stasi oversees a team of dietitians who support women in making sustainable lifestyle changes to optimize how they feel during their menopause journey. Stasi is passionate about normalizing menopause and advocating for greater recognition and support for women's health.

Jessica Gingrich

RDN, MS
Jessica brings with her years of experience building health with clients through a holistic and integrative approaches that includes food, movement, stress, and sleep. She roots her practice in self-compassion and starts with what is realistic for her clients to build long-term, sustainable habits. She is passionate about providing high quality education and tools and giving space to her clients to express all the frustrating, funny, positive, challenging experiences that come with menopause. Jessica has been a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist since 2015 and received a B.S from Cornell University in Natural Resources and a MS in Nutrition from Bastyr University.

Katie Linville

RDN, MS, CSO
Kate Linville is a registered dietitian with 10 years of experience, Katie received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Florida State University. Katie specializes in nutrition for women’s health, and has experience supporting women in menopause to optimize mental health and their relationship with food and their bodies. Additionally, she holds a specialty certification in oncology nutrition (CSO) and has experience working with cancer survivors through treatment and for prevention. In her spare time, Katie enjoys running, hiking, and spending time at the beach with her family.

Medical Advisory Board

Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su sits in a window with a relaxed smile. She's ready to help you every step of the way
Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su
MD, MSCE, NCMP, FACOG, Swedish Women's Clinic Medical Director of Menopause

Dr. Rebecca is the Chief Medical Officer for Gennev. Her expertise in women's health began in residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her experience as an OB/GYN clinician educator and researcher at the University of Washington, clinical OB at Swedish Medical Center and now Director of Menopause at the Swedish Women's Clinic has fueled her pursuit of women's health. She lives in Seattle with her husband and children and loves to travel.

Sarah Speck
MD, MPH, Swedish Cardiovascular Center Director

Dr. Speck has practiced cardiology and internal medicine in the greater Seattle area for over 20 years. She is the medical director of the cardiac wellness and rehabilitation programs at the Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute in Seattle.

She graduated from the University of Illinois with a combined MD MPH (Masters Degree in Public Health) and did her post graduate medical training at the University of Washington Hospitals. She has always believed that preventing illness is the best approach to managing health and maintaining vitality at whatever stage of life.

Dr Speck has served as the Medical Director for the Dean Ornish Program for reversing heart disease and strongly supports the role of exercise and nutrition in preventing and reversing disease. In 2009, she co-founded POTENTRx, a medical fitness company, to offer patients a medically-supervised lifestyle approach to their health. She is an expert spokesperson for the Seattle community and educator for fellow professionals in illness prevention, disease-reversal and disease –management techniques. She believes that partnering with her patients offers the best possible avenue to improving and maintaining their health.

Lisa Mosconi
Neuroscientist, Neuro-Nutritionist, Weill-Cornell Women's Brain Initiative

Dr. Lisa Mosconi, PhD, is the Director of the Women’s Brain Initiative and Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC)/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she serves as an Associate Professor of Neuroscience in Neurology and Radiology. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the Department of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, and t the Department of Nutrition at NYU Steinhardt School of Nutrition and Public Health.

Dr. Mosconi holds a PhD degree in Neuroscience and Nuclear Medicine, and is a certified Integrative Nutritionist and holistic healthcare practitioner.

Dr Mosconi is the author of two best-selling books: Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power and the New York Time's Best-seller XX Brain: The Groundbreaking science empowering women to maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.

Candice Nicole Hargons, PhD
Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology, Sex Therapy

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons is an award-winning assistant professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, where she studies sex, social justice, and leadership – all with a love ethic. She practices sex therapy from an intersectional, sex positive framework, and she is also founding director of the Center for Healing Racial Trauma. She has served on the Kentucky Psychological Association Board, the Society of Counseling Psychology Executive Board, and the American Psychological Association (APA) Council of Representatives. She is also the recipient of an APA Presidential Citation for her research and leadership in social justice. A graduate of Spelman College, Georgia State University, and the University of Georgia, Dr. Hargons has been featured in the Huffington Post, the APA Monitor, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Blavity, the Huffington Post, and the New York Times.

Yashika Dooley
Urogynecologist, Pelvic Specialist

Dr. Yashika Dooley is passionate about women's health care and training the next generation of female pelvic surgeons. She is an Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and clinical educator and researcher at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston, TX.

Her specialty is Urogynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She specializes in treating pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence and pelvic pain symptoms related to pregnancy, aging, and menopause.

Dr Dooley is a MD, Board-certified OB/GYN, Board certified Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon. Fellow - American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (FACOG), American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) Training Institutions: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, MD; Wright Patterson AFB/Miami Valley Hospital Combined Residency Training Program, Dayton, OH, Residency; Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, Fellowship. Her clinical practice as been as an OB/GYN and Urogyn clinician educator and researcher at Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston, TX.

Swapna Vaidya
MD, Psychiatrist, Multi-Care Executive Director

Dr Vaidya has 20 years’ experience working as a psychiatrist in the hospital system with a focus on women. She is the Executive Medical Director at MultiCare Health System, Seattle, WA where she focuses on Mood and Anxiety disorders, women's health, Reproductive psychiatry, psycho-pharmacology and psychotherapy in the medically ill, Cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSRT).Previously, she was the Medical Director, Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital, Seattle, WA; Director, Transplant Psychiatry Mount Sinai, New York, New York; and attending Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, New York, New York.

Amy Voedisch
MD, MCSE, NCMP, Stanford Clinical Assistant Professor, OB/GYN

Dr Voedisch is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University. She is also a North American Menopause Society Certified Professional (NCMP). She specializes in reproductive health services, with a focus on increasing access to contraception in under served international areas and helping women in perimenopause and menopause.

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