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At AdventHealth for Women, we've designed our approach to personalized pregnancy care around you and your baby, from low-intervention delivery options to high-risk pregnancy care. With four convenient labor and delivery locations of The Baby Place in Altamonte Springs, Celebration, Orlando and Winter Park, you won’t find a more integrated, comprehensive maternal health network in Florida.

We place a special focus on you and your baby's health throughout your pregnancy, with our experts specializing in fertility issues, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology. At all of our Baby Place locations across the AdventHealth for Women network, you and your family are empowered to create a personalized birth plan and delivery experience with the support of Health Navigation and Birth Experience Coordinators.

As part of the extensive AdventHealth care network, we offer you and your family:

  • Florida’s largest NICU network with multiple locations close to home
  • Most major insurances accepted
  • Low-intervention birth options, including natural and vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC)
  • Safety and security features
  • Health Navigation and Birth Experience Coordinators
  • A network of OB/GYNs, midwives and specialists
  • High-risk pregnancy expertise

AdventHealth for Women is at the forefront of leading-edge treatments specifically designed for women’s evolving health care needs.

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Meet the Team

Our AdventHealth Medical Group OB/GYN physicians and midwives deliver the latest in obstetric and gynecologic innovations, using forward-thinking techniques and a personalized approach to care. With convenient locations throughout Central Florida, our team is here for you, close to home.

Most major insurances are accepted across the AdventHealth Medical Group network.

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Michelle Burton, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Michelle Burton, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife who specializes in providing labor support to mothers, postpartum care to both mothers and their babies, and lactation support. Prior to becoming a midwife, she practiced in labor and delivery for nine years. After graduating from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies, Michelle went on to earn a Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, Kentucky. She is a past recipient of the AdventHealth Nursing Excellence in Perinatal Nursing System award and is passionate about unmedicated labor support, promoting vaginal deliveries and decreasing C-section rates.

Sean Clare, MD

OB/GYN

Sean Clare, MD, is a board-certified gynecologic surgeon. After earning his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, he completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser Permanente/Alta Bates Medical Center in Oakland, California. Dr. Clare specializes in minimally invasive surgery, high-risk pregnancy care and infertility treatments. He is fluent in Spanish and has lectured on women’s health topics to general practitioners and midwives in hospitals throughout Belize. He also enjoys martial arts and has earned a second-degree black belt in karate.

Mistee Formica, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Mistee Formica, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife with over 17 years of clinical experience. She aims to provide holistic care for women throughout their lives and specializes in the clinical management of low- and high-risk pregnancies, family planning, intrapartum, antepartum and postpartum care. Mistee earned a Doctor of Nursing from Frontier Nursing University and graduated from East Carolina University with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing (with a concentration on midwifery). Before joining AdventHealth, Mistee was a certified nurse midwife and supervisor of maternity operations at Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services and offered midwifery services at the OB Hospitalist Group in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Stephanie Hall, DO

OB/GYN

Stephanie Hall, DO, is a board-certified OB/GYN. After receiving her medical degree at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, there she went on to complete an obstetrics and gynecology internship and residency. A highly experienced clinician, Dr. Hall has served as an OB/GYN since 2008. In 2020, she received the Physician of the Year award from Bailey Medical Center in Owasso, OK. Dr. Hall is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Stacy Hendershott, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Stacy Hendershott, CNM, received a Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, to become a certified nurse midwife. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, Indiana. Before joining our team at AdventHealth, Stacy served as a certified nurse midwife at BellaNova/InterCare in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan, and at Innovative Women’s Health in Hobart, Indiana.

Shannon Hughes, APRN

APRN

Shannon Hughes, APRN, is a women’s health nurse practitioner certified in fetal monitoring. Shannon is dedicated to providing whole-person care through every stage of a woman’s life. She is experienced in high-risk labor and delivery and specializes in perinatal high-risk obstetrics, menstrual concerns, general gynecologic care, and antepartum and postpartum care.

Martha McLaughlin, MD

OB/GYN

Martha McLaughlin, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN. After graduating from Samford University, Dr. McLaughlin received her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She went on to complete an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Medical College of Georgia. A highly experienced clinician, Dr. McLaughlin has served as an OB/GYN for more than 19 years. She is a member of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Nicole Jiménez, APRN

APRN

Nicole Jiménez, APRN, is a certified women’s health nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner who has been part of the AdventHealth family since 2013. She most recently served as a labor and delivery nurse at AdventHealth Celebration, earning four nominations for the Daisy Award for exceptional skill and compassionate care. She has completed both perinatal and critical care nurse internship programs and has basic proficiency in Spanish.

Sarah Cappleman, MD

OB/GYN

Dr. Sarah Cappleman is a board-certified OB/GYN and Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. During her residency, Dr. Cappleman undertook special training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery and earned multiple awards for clinical excellence and medical teaching. In her current practice, Dr. Cappleman provides obstetrical care for low- and moderate-risk pregnancies along with preventive and complex gynecologic care such as annual exams, family planning and contraception, and laparoscopic surgical procedures for benign gynecologic conditions.

Kathryn Gottschalk, DO

OB/GYN

Kathryn Gottschalk, DO, is a highly experienced Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from John Carroll University in University Heights, OH, in 2011 and a doctorate from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA, in 2015. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Kissimmee, FL, and she previously completed her internship at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Gottschalk has contributed to a number of scholarly publications, is a board certified member of the American Osteopathic Association, and is a Junior Fellow in Practice and a board certified member of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Alexander Aguiar APRN, CNM, C-EFM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Alexander Aguiar APRN, CNM, C-EFM, is a certified nurse midwife with more than 10 years of experience in obstetric nursing. He strongly believes in patient-centered, evidence-based, culturally sensitive care for every patient. Alexander has worked as a labor and delivery nurse and nurse supervisor in Florida for a decade. He provides intrapartum and postpartum care, low-risk and high-risk prenatal care, general gynecologic care and preconception counseling.

Varsha Ramnarine, MD

OB/GYN

Varsha Ramnarine, MD, is a board-eligible OB/GYN whose outstanding credentials include residency training at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York where she served as Chief Resident. During that time, she also served as the Sepsis Committee OBGYN team leader, received the Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and earned the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine Residency Program Award for Excellence in Obstetrics. Dr. Ramnarine’s interests include the study of salpingectomy for sterilization and neonatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by diabetes.

Subhia Rehman, MD

OB/GYN

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

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

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

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

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

Certified Nurse Midwife

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.

Lynda J. Balint, MD

OB/GYN

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

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

Certified Nurse Midwife

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

Certified Nurse Midwife

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.

Jordan Skees, APRN, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

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.

Andrea B. Messel, CNM, MSN

Certified Nurse Midwife

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.

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.

Jessica Reichert, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Jessica Reichert, APRN, CNM, is an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse-midwife. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Central Florida and went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. Jessica is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and an experienced clinician, having served AdventHealth Labor & Delivery as a high-risk RN for more than five years. She is a committed patient educator and supports mothers and babies throughout pregnancy and delivery.

Britni Filho, APRN

APRN

Britni Filho, APRN, is an experienced registered nurse specializing in perioperative care, obstetrics and gynecology and PACU care. She received a Master of Science in Nursing, FNP, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as a traveling nurse and provided direct care to medically disabled, ventilated patients nationwide, from California to New York. She provides emotional and medical support to patients with complex diseases and is most passionate about caring for women and helping them achieve their family goals.

Michelle Mersch, DO

OB/GYN

Michelle Mersch, DO, is a highly experienced OB/GYN who is committed to the health and well-being of each of her patients. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Florida before pursuing her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. Before joining our team, she held successive OB/GYN residencies at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York, where she served as Academic and Administrative Chief Resident.

Emma Fritz, MD

OB/GYN

Emma Fritz, MD, is an OB/GYN who has served the Orlando area for nearly 20 years. She earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Florida School of Medicine in Tampa and completed a residency and internship at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando. Dr. Fritz has an extensive background in medical research, survey instrument creation and grant-proposal writing on topics like HIV and drug use, oxygenation of preterm babies and health education. She is fluent in English, French and Spanish and is passionate about helping women feel healthy and whole.

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One Team, One Goal

We respect that your pregnancy care and delivery experience are unique to you. Our obstetric physicians and team have one common goal in mind: doing everything we can to help you experience the true joys of labor and delivery in the safest environment for mom and baby. We provide women and babies with the highest possible level of care in all areas of obstetrics and maternal health, in a compassionate, family-centered environment.

Our four Baby Place locations provide extraordinary services and amenities designed to make your family feel cared for and comfortable, from private, spacious patient rooms that accommodate overnight guests to concierge services available to fulfill every special detail for your baby’s arrival. Rooms are designed to give you a constant line of sight to your baby and provide you with the ultimate environment of comfort to celebrate this milestone occasion.

At AdventHealth for Women, we provide the best newborn care in Florida. Our teams specialize in both routine and high-risk pregnancies, and our maternal-fetal medicine program combines specialized physicians, a network of office locations and a state-of-the-art, high-risk OB inpatient unit. Here, our patients also have access to a network of Level III and II neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), which can make a crucial difference when unexpected emergencies occur. Our patients also have the benefit of our network of specialists throughout AdventHealth for Women and AdventHealth for Children, if needed.

Our specialists in reproductive medicine work with families to create customized care plans around a variety of fertility issues. Our team provides family planning services, including comprehensive evaluations to determine the most appropriate plan of care. Care plans may include medications, assisted reproductive technologies, pregnancy loss evaluation and genetic testing and counseling.

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Our Baby Place Locations

The AdventHealth for Women network provides expecting families with options for delivery locations close to home. We highly encourage in-person tours of our locations prior to delivery. Learn more about The Baby Place.

We’re Beside You at Every Stage

Our medical experts and care coordinators have created this guide to help you understand our approach to maternal health, our services and facilities, and the continuum of care you’ll receive, from family planning to conception to birth and beyond. You’ll get answers to questions, like:

  • Are lactation consultants and breastfeeding resources available? 
  • Are there resources available to prepare me for being a new mom? 
  • Can you help me select a pediatrician? 
  • How can I customize my birth plan and labor experience? 
  • What happens if my baby needs care right after birth?
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High-Risk Pregnancy and NICU Experts

Personalized Services and Amenities

Understanding Fertility and Family Planning

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Find the Right Provider With Health Navigation

Our Health Navigators are specially trained registered nurses who provide complimentary, personalized clinical assistance and educational, emotional and spiritual support. They are here to help you with:

  • Finding a care provider (OB/GYN, midwife or specialist) within your insurance plan
  • Answers to your health care questions
  • Assistance with scheduling appointments and annual exams
  • Resources and support for you and your family
  • Coordination of care among multiple providers and facilities

Delivery Locations Close to Home

Your birth experience should be all about comfort, convenience and compassionate care. Designed with your family in mind, each of our locations is ready to welcome your new arrival.  

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Expecting? Our Pediatricians Are Here

Expecting parents can rest assured that AdventHealth for Children board-certified pediatricians are ready and available to care for your newest arrival. When your baby is born, the hospital will require you to have a pediatrician chosen and scheduled before you leave. You're welcome to get to know our providers and ask questions before your baby arrives. It's important for you to feel comfortable with your pediatrician since they'll get to know your family well in your child's early years and beyond.

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National Leader in Newborn Care

For the seventh consecutive year, AdventHealth for Children has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader in newborn care.

The Leapfrog Group has exclusively recognized AdventHealth with the Emerald Award for remarkable achievements and leadership in patient safety, quality and transparency by a health care system, including maintaining a culture of excellence throughout all levels of the organization. Delivering consistent, high-quality, whole-person care is our priority, and we’re honored to be the first health care system to earn this award.

Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety, Quality and Transparency

National Leader in Women's Care and the Highest-Ranked in Orlando 

AdventHealth Orlando is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the highest-ranked obstetrics and gynecology care in Greater Orlando.  

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Birth Wishes are one way families can customize their delivery experience at each one of our locations. Our birth coordinators will work with you to discuss a birth plan and customize your labor and delivery preferences, from pain medication options to music choices. Our team is available to provide you with options to created a personalized birthing experience.

Customized Birth Wishes

A Birth Experience Designed Around You

Our team is passionate about education that gives you and your family the confidence and knowledge you need to embark on this new phase of life. Our Birth Experience Team of registered nurses and certified parent educators can answer any labor, delivery or parent education questions. Your Birth Experience Coordinator will help you with:

  • Completing Birth Wishes (also known as a birth plan)
  • Scheduling a tour 
  • Pre-registering for delivery day 
  • Signing up for parent education classes 
  • Scheduling a lactation consultation 
  • Selecting a pediatrician 
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