Mamie Rogers, MD

OB/GYN

Altamonte

Dr. Mamie M. Rogers is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, with special interests in prenatal care, minimally invasive procedures and adolescent gynecology. Dr. Rogers provides care for women in all stages of life, including annual exams, birth control and pregnancy care. After earning her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Dr. Rogers completed her OB/GYN residency training at Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh (part of the Temple University Medical School) where she achieved Chief Resident status and earned the Best Resident Teacher Award. She next served as an OB/GYN in private practice in Maryland before relocating to Tavares in 2010.

Silvia Villegas Van Der Linde, MD

OB/GYN

Orlando

Silvia Villegas Van Der Linde, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist committed to providing outstanding women's health care from adolescence through menopause. Fluent in English and Spanish, she is experienced in both medical center and private practice settings. Dr. Van Der Linde has advanced training in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures and vaginal procedures. She earned her medical degree at the Universidad Iberoamericana Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and carried out her OB/GYN residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. Prior to joining AdventHealth Medical Group, she was an on-staff physician at the Mercy Walworth Medical Center in southern Wisconsin.

Marilyn Mayne, DO

OB/GYN

Tavares

Marilyn Mayne, DO, FACOOG, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists. Dr. Mayne provides a broad variety of obstetric and gynecologic care including annual exams, family planning, prenatal and pregnancy services, and menopause management. She earned her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Philadelphia before undertaking OB/GYN residency training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She served in the United States Air Force as a flight commander, Medical Director of obstetrics/gynecology and Major in the Medical Corps based at Misawa Air Base in Japan. She has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology in Lake County since 2010.

Aleesa Ponce, CNM

Midwife

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Aleesa Ponce, MS, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife with nearly 20 years of experience in the medical field, including five years in a neonatal intensive care unit and many more in various women’s health specialties. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with highest honors and earned her associate degree in nursing at Valencia College. More recently, she earned her master’s degree from Frontier Nursing University with specialization in nurse midwifery. While completing her advanced degree, she undertook almost 700 hours of precepted clinical training with AdventHealth, which included attending or assisting with the births of nearly 80 babies.

Subhia Rehman, MD

OB/GYN

Orlando

Subhia Rehman, MD, is an OB/GYN physician who joined AdventHealth Medical Group from Michigan State University's Hurley Medical Center in Flint, where she completed a rigorous obstetrics and gynecology residency. A native of Kashmir and graduate of the University of Bari and the University of Milan's medical school in Italy, she enjoys exploring different cultures and speaks five languages including English, Italian, Urdu, Hindi and Kashmiri. Dr. Rehman earned multiple scholarships while at the University of Milan and was honored multiple times with the Apple Award—a token of appreciation from nurses and patients – during her residency at Hurley Medical Center. She is also a recipient of 2019 Outstanding Resident in Gynecology Oncology by SGO and the 2019 Chief Resident award.

Xavier Román Hernandez, MD

OB/GYN

Orlando

Dr. Xavier Román is a board-certified OB/GYN physician specializing in general and high-risk obstetrics; minimally invasive surgery; and adult and adolescent gynecology. A native of Puerto Rico, he was inspired to become a physician by his mother’s OB/GYN, who saved his life when he was born. He attended Florida State University on scholarship and earned his medical degree with clinical honors at Ponce Health Sciences University. He was later an award-winning resident at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. Dr. Román’s philosophy of patient care is “patients come first,” and what he finds most enjoyable about his job is being part of a baby’s delivery and seeing parents’ reactions from the first moment when they hold their child. He is fluent in English and a native Spanish speaker.

Robert Mutch, DO

OB/GYN

Altamonte

Robert G. Mutch, DO, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN physician with more than 20 years of experience. He joined AdventHealth Medical Group from Bad Axe, Michigan, where he served as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Robotic Surgery at McLaren Thumb Region hospital and was a clinical assistant professor at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University for many years. An academic scholarship recipient and honors graduate of the University of Arizona, Dr. Mutch went on to earn his medical degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Iowa. He then undertook his internship and OB/GYN residency training at Mt. Clemens Regional Hospital in Michigan. He and his wife are the proud parents of twins.

D. Ashley Hill, MD

OB/GYN

Orlando

Ashley Hill, MD, is a Medical Director of obstetrics and gynecology at AdventHealth Medical Group and Associate Director of the AdventHealth Graduate Medical Education Program’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additionally, Dr. Hill is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UCF College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Hill specializes in abnormal uterine bleeding, treatment of uterine fibroids, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, normal and high-risk pregnancies, and ultrasonography. He particularly enjoys meeting and helping educate patients. He has published a number of papers in medical journals, is the Medical Director of the M.O.S.T. obstetrics simulation program, and serves on the SCOPE office safety program for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Mark S. Crider, MD

OB/GYN

Tavares

Mark Crider, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and part of the academic practice at Loch Haven OB/GYN. He received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and completed his residency at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Crider specializes in infertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, and normal and high-risk pregnancies. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Crider is also a celebrated infertility researcher.

Mary E. Foster, APRN, CNM

Midwife

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Mary E. Foster, APRN, CNM, is a highly skilled, compassionate, certified nurse-midwife. She is experienced in providing a full scope of prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and gynecological care. In addition to routine, clinic duties and labor and delivery management, she also specializes in wellness planning, teaching breastfeeding techniques, complementary and alternative medicine and connecting patients with community partners and resources.

Lauren M. Gover, APRN, CNM

Midwife

Orlando

Lauren M. Gover, APRN, CNM, provides exceptional care to women and families through labor, delivery and postpartum care, in normal and high-risk pregnancies. She has mastered preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of women undergoing pregnancy-related surgeries. Lauren is a committed patient educator and supports mothers and babies throughout pregnancy and delivery.

Jessica M. Auffant, MD

OB/GYN

Orlando

Jessica Auffant, MD, is part of AdventHealth Medical Group’s academic OB-GYN practice in Orlando and Oviedo. She received her medical degree at Florida State University College of Medicine, and completed her residency at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando. Dr. Auffant specializes in adolescent gynecology, family planning, menstrual disorders, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and high-risk pregnancies.

Lynda J. Balint, MD

OB/GYN

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Lynda Balint, MD, is a highly experienced, board-certified OB-GYN physician. She received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York. She specializes in menopausal health, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high-risk pregnancies, pediatric gynecology and vulvar disorders. Dr. Balint’s expertise has earned her the American Registry Patients’ Choice Award three years in a row, the American Registry Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award and the American Registry On-Time Physician Award.

Scott A. Boone, MD

OB/GYN

Orlando

Scott Boone, MD, is part of AdventHealth Medical Group's academic OB-GYN practice at Loch Haven. He earned his medical degree on a full academic scholarship from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida-Jacksonville. Prior to his training in Jacksonville, Dr. Boone undertook residency training in family practice at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Boone has previously served as a Chief Investigator for SE Clinical Research, involving multiple studies in the field of OB-GYN. He has also served as the OB-GYN department head of AdventHealth hospitals in Florida. Dr. Boone specializes in gynecologic ultrasound, hormonal therapy, difficult laparoscopic procedures and high-risk pregnancies.

Deborah Brown, APRN, CNM

Midwife

Orlando

Deborah Brown, APRN, CNM, received her Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in nurse midwifery from East Carolina University. With more than 30 years of experience caring for women with both routine and high-risk pregnancies, Deborah has had the honor of delivering more than 2,000 babies. As a certified nurse-midwife, she has served as both a clinical director for labor and delivery and as a childbirth educator. Deborah collaborates with AdventHealth’s physicians to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to women and their families.

Stacy Butschek, MSN, CNM, APRN

Midwife

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Stacy Butschek, MSN, CNM, APRN, has been providing safe, evidence-based nursing and midwifery care to women and families for over a decade. Stacy received her master’s in certified nurse-midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, KY. She specializes in adolescent gynecology, family planning and birth control, fetal monitoring, labor and delivery, menopause management, menstrual disorders, midwifery care, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and routine and high-risk pregnancies. Stacy is also an active volunteer at a local church and a proud member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, as well as of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Jennifer Collins, CNM, MSN

Midwife

Tavares

Jennifer Collins, CNM, MSN, provides exceptional midwifery care backed by her wealth of experience gained as a certified nurse-midwife in world-renowned hospitals and birthing facilities. She has a reputation as a compassionate nurse who treats all patients in a spirit of collaboration and respect through the full journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Jennifer is educated in the latest nursing and midwifery techniques, including cases of pre-eclampsia. She is passionate about doing her best to support each patient’s individual birth plans, no matter the level of intervention a patient chooses, always keeping the health and wellness of mother and baby as her top priority. Prior to becoming a nurse-midwife, Jennifer taught middle school science for seven years.

Jordan Skees, APRN, CNM

Midwife

Tavares

Jordan Skees, APRN, CNM, is a highly skilled and compassionate nursing professional and certified nurse-midwife. She is particularly passionate about supporting the normal, physiologic process of pregnancy, labor and birth, and assisting her patients with all of their health needs throughout their lifespan. Jordan is educated in the latest nursing and midwifery techniques and is experienced with a breadth of pregnancy and birth situations, including VBAC, VBA2C, Cesarean sections, vaginal twin delivery, ECV, ultrasound, and labor and delivery. Jordan believes in providing all possible support for each patient’s birth plan, no matter the level of intervention chosen, always keeping the health and wellness of mother and baby as her top priority.

Mary Langenstroer, MD, FACOG

OB/GYN

Altamonte

Mary Langenstroer, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is an award-winning researcher and educator who is recognized for her clinical and diagnostic expertise. She focuses on providing individualized, compassionate and comprehensive care in women's health throughout all stages of life. Dr. Langenstroer specializes in obstetric care, labor and delivery, and well-woman preventative exams as well as the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic conditions ranging from abnormal bleeding to endometriosis, symptomatic fibroids, pelvic pain, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Dr. Langenstroer is a proud graduate of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, followed by residency training at Winnie Palmer Hospital where she was Administrative Chief Resident.

J. Anthony Reed, MD

OB/GYN

Altamonte

J. Anthony Reed, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN physician and Fellow of the American Congress of obstetricians and Gynecologists with a decade of experience and advanced training in minimally invasive, robot-assisted procedures. He joined our group from Georgia, where he most recently served as an on-staff OB/GYN in Albany-area hospitals and as a flight surgeon with the Air National Guard. A graduate of the St. Matthews University School of Medicine, Dr. Reed completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at East Tennessee State University, where he was an award winning physician and Chief Administrative Resident. He later served for several years as an officer and OB/GYN physician at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force/Air National Guard in 2017.

Andrea B. Messel, CNM, MSN

Midwife

Orlando

Andrea Messel, CNM, MS, CLC, is a certified nurse-midwife and certified lactation counselor. She has dedicated her expertise and compassion to the field of nursing since 1991 and possesses extensive skill in the areas of labor and delivery, along with neonatal intensive care. As a certified lactation counselor, Andrea helps expecting and new mothers understand a wonderful way to bond with and nourish their newborn babies.

Jill Johnson, DO

OB/GYN

Altamonte

Jill Marie Johnson, DO, is an award-winning physician and medical researcher, and a team member at AdventHealth Medical Group OB-GYN at Orlando. She earned her medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Missouri, and completed her residency at Palmetto Health Richland in South Carolina, where she received the Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Johnson worked as a researcher at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and at Creighton University as a research director at the Diabetes Center. She is a proud member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Medical Association.

Gargey M. Patil, MD

OB/GYN

Gargey Patil, MD, is an award-winning OB-GYN physician with over 15 years of experience. He serves as the Assistant Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with the AdventHealth Graduate Education Program. Dr. Patil received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University Hospital, where he won the Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia's Resident Bowl Award. Dr. Patil extends his medical expertise to students by serving as a long-standing member of the clinical faculty at Florida State College of Medicine.

Kristell M. Valverde, MD

OB/GYN

Orlando

Dr. Valverde is an honors graduate of the University of Florida who earned her medical degree on a trustee scholarship at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. She completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology as part of a busy program that delivers 14,000+ babies annually and is a leader in minimally invasive surgery, capping her tenure as Academic Chief Resident. An experienced researcher whose most recent work has focused on Cesarean vs. vaginal delivery of growth-restricted babies, Dr. Valverde also has special interests in high-risk pregnancies, abnormal bleeding and fibroids, birth control and family planning.