WOMEN'S CARE - Key Persons
Practices at Springfield: Riverbend Adrienne Fisher received her Bachelor's in Nursing from Clemson University and her Master's in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, from the University of Cincinnati. She has a special interest in family planning, menopausal changes, vulvar disorders and …
Arvilla earned an associate's degree in nursing from Lane Community College in Eugene, OR in 2010. She completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing online through Oregon Health & Human Sciences in 2011.
While in nursing school she worked on Mother Baby and Labor and Delivery at Sacred Heart Riverbend Hospital. She came to work at Women's Care after finishing her nursing degree in 2010 and has been here since.
When not working, she enjoys hiking, reading, playing soccer and spending time with her husband, two dogs and three cats.
Practices at Eugene: Country Club Dr. Sikorsky attended Arizona State University for her undergraduate studies and graduated with summa cum laude honors. She then moved to Omaha Nebraska where she attended medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine. After …
Practices at Springfield: Riverbend After her undergraduate training at Vanderbilt University, she completed her medical school and obstetrics/gynecology residency at Louisiana Health Sciences University - New Orleans in 2004. She brought experience from her previous practices in Miami and Australia prior to when she …
Certified Nurse Midwife Brooklynne earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina in 2016 (go Heels!), followed by a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Midwifery and Women's Health at the University of Utah in 2019. …
Nurse Practitioner - Fertility Center of Oregon Camille moved to Eugene from Boston and has been a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner since 2007. She's bilingual - fluent in both English and Spanish - and is an avid bicyclist and hiker.
Practices at Center for Genetics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Dr. Charlotte Clausen received her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine where she was a member of AOA. She completed her internship and residency at Oregon Health & …
Practices at The Fertility Center of Oregon Dr. Douglas Austin earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and fertility at …
Practices at Eugene: Country Club Dr. Brant Cooper attended medical school at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine, and completed his residency in OB/GYN at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Dr. Cooper enjoys the varied nature of …
Practices at Eugene: The Ten Coburg Dr. Brian Wakefield graduated from Philomath High School before heading to Washington for undergraduate studies in Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish at Whitman College where he also competed on the varsity swim team. During two …
Practices at Springfield: Riverbend Dr. Catherine York completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. She received her medical degree in May 2000 from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and her bachelor …
Dr. David Herrmann joined Women's Care in 2016. He has this to say:
"I love my profession. As the son of a labor-and-delivery nurse and an Ob/Gyn, I sometimes feel I was destined for this career. At just 4 years old, I started to tag along to the Lamaze classes my mom taught. Although I had no idea what all the he-he-whooo breath work was for, I put my all into the demonstrations. When running errands around town with my dad, we would often run into patients, and I felt proud at those moments of the lifelong connections he had made. As a physician now myself, I consider it to be the highest honor to have patients choose to entrust me with some of the most significant moments of their lives, from prenatal care and deliveries to surgeries and annual exams.
Practices at Springfield: Riverbend Dr. David Herrmann joined Women's Care in 2016. He has this to say: "I love my profession. As the son of a labor-and-delivery nurse and an Ob/Gyn, I sometimes feel I was destined for this career. …
Knowing that healthcare can be confusing, and at times overwhelming, Dr. Jennifer Freeman takes the time with each visit to help her patients fully understand all the complexities of their medical conditions and help them make the best decisions for their care. She enjoys connecting with her patients on a personal level and strives to make each interaction as comfortable as possible.
One of the greatest joys of working in women's health is the privilege of serving patients over the long term, from the teenage years to the start of a new family all the way to empty-nesting, and everything in between. Whether caring for a complex gynecological problem, a routine annual exam, or a pregnancy, Dr. Freeman enjoys all aspects of gynecology and both low- and high-risk obstetrics. She has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery as well as in-office hysteroscopy and endometrial ablation.
Dr. Freeman is originally from the Denver/Boulder area, where she practiced for several years before moving to Eugene. She completed her residency training at LSU in New Orleans with her good friend and Women's Care partner, Dr. Brooke Kyle.
In her free time, Dr. Freeman likes to take advantage of all the Pacific Northwest has to offer including hiking, fishing, and kayaking. She also enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Practices at Springfield: Riverbend Knowing that healthcare can be confusing, and at times overwhelming, Dr. Jennifer Freeman takes the time with each visit to help her patients fully understand all the complexities of their medical conditions and help them make …
Practices at Eugene: Country Club Dr. Johanna Higdon graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans in 2017. Dr. Higdon enjoys making patients feel comfortable, allowing them …
Dr. Kimberly Bock attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency in OB/GYN at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2003.
Dr. Bock's philosophy on patient care is, "I enjoy the whole spectrum of women's care from adolescence through menopause. I strive to make each patient an active partner in their gynecologic and obstetric care. Ultimately, it is my job to help guide their decision making and give each patient the tools to make good choices."
Dr. Bock enjoys taking care of women from their teenage years through menopause. She enjoys all aspects of surgery and has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches including robotics. She believes a simple way to improve your overall health is avoiding sugary drinks (soda, energy drinks, coffee drinks, juice) and processed foods.
Outside of work Dr. Bock enjoys spending time with her 3 children: Gus, Grace and Henry, as well as her 2 dogs (Atticus and Oswald). She enjoys all things outside such as running, hiking and skiing. She serves on a variety of volunteer boards for her children's athletics and education. She has also volunteered her time as a youth sports coach.
Practices at Springfield: Riverbend Dr. Kimberly Bock attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency in OB/GYN at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2003. Dr. Bock's philosophy on patient care is, …
Practices at Springfield: Riverbend Dr. Kristy Kelel hails from the great state of Michigan and is a proud alumni of the University of Michigan. She attended medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit (a welcomed return 10 years after …
Hospital-based practice Dr. Matthew Haugen attended medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his OB/GYN residency at The Ohio State University Hospital and Clinics before returning …
Practices at Eugene: The Ten Coburg Dr. Sara Gerhards is a Eugene native and alumnus of South Eugene High School, University of Oregon and OHSU Medical School. She joined Pacific Women's Center after her residency, which she completed in Buffalo, …
Practices at Eugene: The Ten Coburg Dr. Sohee Williams graduated from South Eugene High School and continued her education at the University of Oregon. She completed a degree in biology and a minor in biochemistry before pursuing medical school at …
Practices at Center for Genetics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Dr. Hacker has a passion for research and is quite accomplished in medical publications. She has completed research in quality improvement focusing on obstetric hemorrhage and postpartum blood pressure management. Dr. Hacker …
Dr. Gillian "Jill" Betterton was born in the UK, raised in the Midwest, and has spent most of her adult life in the Pacific Northwest. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1983. After teaching high school and working in research, she entered the University of Vermont College of Medicine and graduated in 1992. She completed her internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Olive View Medical Center/UCLA and went on to finish her residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Virginia.
A love of the mountains and the wonderful people of the Pacific Northwest drew Jill and her family to Eugene where they have been enjoying life ever since. Jill raised two children in Eugene and as a family, they enjoy all it has to offer. She and her husband enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, x-country skiing, and the theatre. Jill is also a coxswain for a master's rowing team.
Practices at Eugene: The Ten Coburg Dr. Gillian "Jill" Betterton was born in the UK, raised in the Midwest, and has spent most of her adult life in the Pacific Northwest. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a …
Dr. York completed her internship and residency in 2000 at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. York received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Dr. York is currently serving as the Co-Medical Director for Women's Care. She enjoys caring for women of all ages and loves that she gets to know so many of her patients over a long period of time.
Dr. York's favorite operation to perform is a c-section, followed closely by robotic hysterectomy.
When not seeing patients, she can usually be found watching her two boys play football, basketball and baseball. She enjoys travel, with sunny beaches like Hawaii and Costa Rica being her top choices.
Practices at Eugene: Country Club Dr. York completed her internship and residency in 2000 at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. York received her medical degree from Michigan State University College …
Practices at Eugene: Country Club The youngest of four daughters, Dr. Tufariello grew up in Buffalo, NY. She attended college and medical school in her hometown at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Tufariello received a BS …
Dr. Haugen was born and raised in Iowa and attended college at the University of Iowa, majoring in biomedical engineering. She graduated at the top of her class at a time when women were greatly underrepresented in the field. She went on to attend medical school, also at the University of Iowa. In 1995, she completed residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Irvine, where she was elected to be the chief resident and received awards for outstanding teaching.
In Dr. Haugen's spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and three children. She loves being outdoors and can be found running on the Ridgeline Trail, hiking up the Butte, stand-up paddle boarding on the Deschutes River, biking off-road trails, skiing on Mt. Bachelor, or just listening to the sounds of nature.
Dr. Haugen's professional interests include comprehensive gynecologic care at every stage of a woman's life, minimally invasive robotic surgery, and organizing multidisciplinary Obstetric Simulations at RiverBend Hospital, which prepares the team for any unpredictable emergencies that can arise. Her practice is informed by the wisdom she has gained through her years of clinical experience, her continued dedication to the acquisition of new knowledge, and her familiarity with the vulnerability of being a patient.
In keeping with her philosophy of continuing to learn new skills, Dr. Haugen has taken up dancing lessons with her husband. Fortunately, their dance teacher is extremely patient with these two former engineers who are making slow but steady progress in their quest not to step on each other's feet.
Practices at Eugene: The Ten Coburg Dr. Haugen was born and raised in Iowa and attended college at the University of Iowa, majoring in biomedical engineering. She graduated at the top of her class at a time when women were …
Kate Rhodes, CNM attended Emory University for her undergraduate and graduate nursing education. Her clinical education was based at the Atlanta Birth Center, Atlanta Medical Center, and Emory University Midtown Hospital. Prior to nursing, she worked in healthcare in Bellingham, Washington.
Kate was born and raised in Vancouver, WA, and looks forward to returning home to the Pacific Northwest after a wonderful few years in the Southeast. She considers herself a person of the arts and sciences and loves to learn and create.
When not working, you may find her foraging wild plants and fungus in the forest, tending her garden, or painting. Kate is thrilled and honored to join Women's Care and the Eugene community.
Certified Nurse Midwife Kate Rhodes, CNM attended Emory University for her undergraduate and graduate nursing education. Her clinical education was based at the Atlanta Birth Center, Atlanta Medical Center, and Emory University Midtown Hospital. Prior to nursing, she worked in …
Kathryn L. Murray graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in Human Genetics. She has been instrumental in bringing comprehensive genetic counseling to Eugene. She has been active in the System Ethics Committee of Providence Health & PeaceHealth Systems.
Kathryn was the onsite principal investigator in the BRCA1 Predisposition Testing Program at Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. At the University of Michigan, she aided in the verification of genetic markers for the Huntington disease gene. Locally, Kathryn served on the board of directors for both the Emerald Chapter of the March of Dimes and in her professional organization's Northwest branch.
She is certified by the National Boards of Genetic Counseling and Medical Genetics.
Practices at Center for Genetics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Kathryn L. Murray graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in Human Genetics. She has been instrumental in bringing comprehensive genetic counseling to Eugene. She has been active in the System …
Practices at Center for Genetics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Dr. Keith Balderston completed his fellowship in Maternal-FetalMedicine at the University of California at Irvine, and his obstetricsand gynecology residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. He earned his medical …
Practices at Eugene: The Ten Coburg Dr. Edwards attended UC San Diego for college and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then traveled south to Vanderbilt University for medical school where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. …
Laura obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska. After working for several years as a nurse in Women's Health she returned to school for her Master of Nursing degree. She attended Frontier Nursing University, the oldest Midwifery school in the country.
Laura became a mother in her teens and has always felt the need to treat adolescents with respect and care. She feels that people in general respond better and learn more when they are treated as individuals. She enjoys teaching and learning about women throughout their life span every single day.
Laura was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. She moved to the Central Valley in California when she began practicing as a Midwife. She has four grown children as well as four grandchildren. She has been married to her husband Robert for over 20 years. Laura has always been an animal lover. Her home belongs to three rescue dogs at this time, and they are all loved to pieces.
Laura and her family are looking forward to learning more about all the beauty and outdoor activities that Oregon has to offer! She has always loved the coast and her husband is partial to the mountains, so they can not imagine a more perfect home.
Certified Nurse Midwife Laura obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska. After working for several years as a nurse in Women's Health she returned to school for her Master of Nursing degree. She attended Frontier …
Embryologist Matt is the Center's Embryologist. He earned a bachelor'sdegree in clinical laboratory science from Oregon Health and Science University in 2001. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Tamra, and son, Landon. Bachelor of ScienceOregon Health …
Practices at Springfield: Riverbend Dr. Jewett completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She then served as a faculty member at Vanderbilt before relocating to Eugene, Oregon in 2001. Dr. Jewett practices both …
Dr. Wilder attended medical school at New York Medical College. She completed her residency training in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah and stayed on faculty there for five years providing care in general Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2015 she made a career change to become a Laborist. She is happy to join Women's Care in this capacity.
Dr. Wilder and her husband, Michael, have three young children. Michael also works at PeaceHealth as an Interventional Neurologist delivering stroke care to the community and region.
Hospital-based practice Dr. Wilder attended medical school at New York Medical College. She completed her residency training in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah and stayed on faculty there for five years providing care in general Obstetrics and …
Hospital-based practice Dr. Temple attended medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine and completed her residency in OB/GYN at Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington. In 2017, she left her office practice to become a Women's Care …
Hospital-based practice Dr. Schnapper attended medical school at St Louis University where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, …
Yael Weinstein graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a Master's of Science in Human Genetics.
She was born in Denver but grew up in Israel. After receiving a B.A. from Columbia University, she assisted in filming a teaching video about Movement Disorders with Jill Goldman at the Taub Institute for Movement and Neurological Disorders in New York City. There, she also edited a Casebook for Clinicians, "Genetic Counseling for Adult Neurogenetic Disease" by Jill Goldman. She recently completed two years of rotations in a combination of pediatric genetics at Weill Cornell Hospital; cancer genetics at Montefiore Medical Center and Brooklyn Hospital; and prenatal genetics at Montefiore medical center and New Jersey Perinatal. Her master's thesis was "Adolescent Attitudes Towards Genetic Testing for Adult-Onset Conditions" where her goal was to unveil the attitudes and reasons minors may defer or not defer genetic testing of a late-onset condition until adulthood. It consisted of a mixed-methods research project involving the analysis of more than 1,200 essays submitted by high schoolers nationally and internationally regarding their attitudes towards undergoing genetic testing for adult-onset conditions as minors. Yael has also led preconception group counseling sessions in New York as part of a trial attempting to find the most efficient way to educate the community.
Yael is very excited to work at the Center for Genetics where she gets to help navigate prenatal testing for patients.
Practices at Center for Genetics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Yael Weinstein graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a Master's of Science in Human Genetics. She was born in Denver but grew up in Israel. After receiving a B.A. from Columbia University, …