Offering care in more locations
Adair County Health System
Greenfield, IA
Clarinda Regional Health Center
Clarinda, IA
Speaking Engagements
Perimenopause & Menopause
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
A comprehensive presentation exploring the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause. Topics include common symptoms, synthetic and bioidentical hormone therapies, conventional and functional medicine approaches, and non-hormonal treatment options.
LGBTQ Care from a Gynecologic Perspective
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
An inclusive, educational presentation focused on the unique gynecologic and reproductive health needs of LGBTQ patients. Topics include terminology and epidemiology, gender-affirming care, hormone therapy considerations, and recommended screening and preventive care.
Adolescent Gynecology
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
A focused lecture addressing the unique gynecologic challenges of adolescence. Topics include developmental considerations, recommended screening guidelines, and common presenting concerns, along with diagnostic evaluation and treatment options.
GYN Pearls of Wisdom for Primary Care
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
A practical, case-based lecture developed for primary care providers. This presentation reviews commonly encountered gynecologic complaints, with an emphasis on diagnosis, initial workup, and treatment strategies appropriate for the primary care setting.
Surgical Innovations in OB/GYN
Length: 45 minutes (not including Q&A)
A lecture originally developed for a surgical technology education conference, highlighting advances in hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and obstetric surgical techniques.
Common Gynecologic Concerns Across the Lifespan
Length: 90 minutes (not including Q&A)
This presentation addresses common gynecologic concerns from childhood through menopause. It includes an overview of symptoms, diagnostic evaluation, and evidence-based treatment options for frequently encountered conditions across different life stages.
Motivational Lecture
Format: Interactive session
An empowering and interactive talk for young or single parents, grounded in my personal story. This lecture shares my journey through teen pregnancy, highlighting both the challenges and successes along the way, with an emphasis on resilience, growth, and possibility. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout.
Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
An engaging, age-appropriate presentation designed for high school students. This lecture covers female reproductive anatomy and physiology, includes an overview of twin pregnancies, and provides foundational contraceptive education. I also share my personal journey to becoming a physician, including my experience with a military scholarship. This lecture has been presented to students in Des Moines and Winterset for more than 15 years.
Intimate Partner Violence in Gynecologic and Obstetric Care
Length: 45 minutes (not including Q&A)
A sensitive and informative lecture focused on recognizing and addressing intimate partner violence within gynecologic and obstetric care. Special emphasis is placed on LGBTQ populations, pregnancy, and routine gynecologic visits, including screening strategies and supportive interventions.
Contraception: Options, Indications and Counseling
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
A comprehensive overview of contraceptive options, including hormonal and non-hormonal methods. This presentation reviews indications, contraindications, side effects, barrier methods, and permanent sterilization, with an emphasis on patient-centered counseling and informed decision-making.
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
A comprehensive overview of sexually transmitted infections, including epidemiology, common symptoms, diagnostic approaches, treatment options, and prevention strategies.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
A comprehensive overview of polycystic ovary syndrome from a gynecologic perspective. Topics include epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, common symptoms, and evidence-based treatment and management options.
Obstetric Emergencies
Length: 60 minutes (not including Q&A)
A clinically focused lecture reviewing the risk factors, recognition, and management of key obstetric emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, and eclampsia.