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Matthew Wollenschlaeger, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN who joined the Premier Obstetrics and Gynecology team in 2020. He is proud to provide high-quality care to the women in our Maitland, Oviedo, and Lake Mary, FL locations. 

Originally from Ocala, Florida, Dr. Wollenschlaeger attended undergraduate school at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry. He returned to Florida to earn a Master of Science degree from the University of South Florida. 

Dr. Wollenschlaeger completed his medical degree at The University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He went on to complete his OB/GYN training at Orlando Health, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, where he was the Chief Quality Resident.

At Premier Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Wollenschlaeger is excited to offer a full spectrum of women’s healthcare and is dedicated to treating women at all stages of life, from adolescence through senior years. He has a keen interest in providing a safe and enjoyable maternity experience!

Dr. Wollenschlaeger is married to Dr. Ansley Brown, a Pediatrician and Pediatric Critical Care Fellow at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. They have two children, Miles and Margot.

Dr. B. Mitchell Grabois is a top-ranked obstetrician and gynecologist providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care for women in Aventura and throughout the Greater Miami, Florida, area. At Aventura OBGYN Associates in Aventura, Dr. Grabois offers advanced diagnostic and treatment options for women of all ages, including gynecological services, obstetrics services, Essure® permanent sterilization, Novasure® endometrial ablation, Bone Density (DEXA) Scans, contraception services including Nexplanon®, STI testing and treatment, female incontinence, abnormal bleeding,  hereditary cancer screening, colposcopy, myomectomy, ultrasound services, hysteroscopy, IUD placement, and LEEP procedure for genital warts and diagnosis of abnormal tissue.

Dr. Grabois is dedicated to offering women compassionate, patient-centered care to help them enjoy optimal health and wellness at every age and stage of life. In addition to caring for patients at Aventura OBGYN Associates. Dr. Grabois is Chairman of the Obstetrics Department at Memorial Regional Hospital. He is a clinical faculty member at Barry University, Nova Southeastern University, and Florida Atlantic University. He is a frequent lecturer and active researcher. In addition to his experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Grabois is certified in aesthetics procedures and is a skilled medical trainer.

Board-certified OB/GYN Michael Straker, MD, currently practices general obstetrics and gynecology at Bestcare OB/GYN, in Nutley, New Jersey, with an emphasis on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Straker grew up in West Hempstead on Long Island, New York, and graduated Salutatorian of the class of 1991 at Long Island Lutheran High School. He is a 1995 graduate of Johns Hopkins University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He earned his medical degree in 1999 at Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City University of New York, where he served as a Teaching Assistant in Anatomy and served as the Region IX Director of the Student National Medical Association. In 2003, he completed his residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where he was the first African American to graduate the program. 

He maintains admitting privileges at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville and St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Additionally, Dr. Straker has been serving as the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Clara Maass since 2009 and previously served as the Co-Chair of the minimally invasive surgical steering committee.

Dr. Straker is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New Jersey and is certified in numerous areas including minimally invasive da Vinci Robotic Surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the National Medical Association and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (FACOG). He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of OB/GYN at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this capacity, he teaches Obstetrics and Gynecology to medical students rotating through Clara Maass Medical Center. He previously sat on the Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Health Services Corporation (formerly the Plainfield Health Center) in Plainfield, New Jersey. 

Dr. Straker believes in staying active within the community. He is a member of the Montclair Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is an active member of Elmwood United Presbyterian Church where he serves on the Deacon Board and participates in the Pastoral Care ministry, the Men of Faith ministry, and the Marriage Enrichment Ministry. He also serves on the West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustments. 

Dr. Straker loves to cook and keeps his smoker active year round. He lives in West Orange with his wife Jamelle, and his two sons Eric and Jay.

Welcome to the Santa Monica OBGYN practice of Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman. Dr. Bickman. As a trusted OBGYN in Santa Monica, she has served the local community for over 18 years and specializes in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecological care. From early womanhood through pregnancy, menopause and beyond, Dr. Bickman and her team are committed to providing every patient with the best care.

Dr. Bickman is committed to making a difference in the lives of her patients. Her goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care with state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments. She believes that her patients deserve personalized care, and she wants her patients to feel like they can ask her any question, or call anytime they have a problem or concern.

Dr. Tristan Bickman provides a full range of obstetric and gynecologic services for women of all ages. She provides general consultations, annual gynecological exams, ultrasounds, pre and post natal care, and treatment for issues relating to pelvic pain, infertility, menopause, and osteoporosis.

A mother of five herself, Dr. Bickman has a special interest in obstetrics and loves to deliver babies. In fact, Dr. Bickman had a C-Section, and a subsequent 4 VBAC's. Additionally, Dr. Bickman has struggled with infertility, so is able to relate to her patients on a very personal level.  She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, and strives to help women have the birth experience they desire. Unlike many group OBGYN practices, Dr. Bickman delivers all her patients’ babies herself. Her patients never have to worry who will be with them in the delivery room. This practice brings a warm, personal touch to one of the most important moments in your and your baby’s life.

Dr. Bickman is a board certified OBGYN with hospital affiliations at both St. John’s Health Center and UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Bickman was born and raised in Los Angeles, attending Westlake School for Girls for high school, UC Berkeley and UCLA undergraduate and the USC school of Medicine. Dr. Bickman did her residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Eduardo E. Valdes, MD, is a Board Certified OB/GYN at Collaborative Women’s Care in Miami, Florida. Dr. Valdes provides personalized women’s health care, forming long-lasting relationships with the patients he cares for.

Born and raised in Miami, Dr. Valdes’ love for medicine started at an early age as the son of a neonatologist (a doctor who cares for newborns). 

He attended the Florida International University in Miami, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences (now Ponce Health Sciences University) in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Dr. Valdes completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center (now Lincoln Medical Center) in Mott Haven, the Bronx, New York.

After completing his residency, Dr. Valdes returned to Miami to live and work in and serve the community he grew up in. He went into obstetrics and gynecology for the challenge of balancing primary care with acute care and surgery.

He cares for women of all ages, providing contraceptive counseling, pregnancy care, cervical health management, menopause treatment, and preventive health care.

To better serve the needs of his diverse community, Dr. Valdes speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Dr. Samuel Bharksuwan is a skilled obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in the greater Houston area from his clinic in Spring, Texas. At Pinecroft OBGYN, Dr. Bharksuwan provides compassionate care for women of all ages and helps them embrace their own healthcare while finding true solutions to their health concerns.

Dr. Bharksuwan received his medical school training at New York University, followed by a residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. He is board certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a professional member of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, where he performs a variety of surgical procedures to help his patients. Dr. Bharksuwan is fluent in both English and Thai.

At Pinecroft OBGYN, Dr. Bharksuwan offers a full range of services for women's health. This includes prenatal care, well-woman visit, menopause evaluation and counseling, infertility evaluation, gynecologic surgery, and family planning services.

For more information about any of these procedures or treatments, schedule an appointment with Pinecroft OBGYN.

Yessy Felipe, ARNP-C, is an advanced registered nurse practitioner at Aventura OBGYN Associates located in Miami and Hallandale Beach, Florida. Yessy is dedicated to providing women with quality patient care from adolescence through menopause and beyond. 

Yessy has over 15 years of experience in gynecology care. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. While pursuing her graduate education, she received clinical experience through several medical clinics around Florida. 

She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and she currently is licensed to provide home aid. 

At Aventura OBGYN Associates, Yessy provides comprehensive women’s health care in English and Spanish, working alongside a compassionate team to treat all gynecological-related concerns. She specializes in managing hormone replacement, abnormal Pap smears, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), birth control, and other issues. 

To stay-up-date on the latest treatments, Yessy holds professional membership in the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a clinical preceptor for nursing students at Barry University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, and the University of Miami. 

Pattyann Hardt, MD, PA, FACOG, is an experienced gynecologist at Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Medical District of Fort Worth, Texas. She offers comprehensive, personalized women’s health care to patients of all ages. 

Dr. Hardt graduated with a master’s degree in education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.

Dr. Hardt has over a decade of experience treating patients with numerous gynecological conditions, such as heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She uses the most innovative, advanced technology and techniques during women’s health procedures.

She maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education and is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She holds affiliations with the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Fort Worth OB/GYN Society. Dr. Hardt is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. 

Dr. Hardt was a recipient of the prestigious Pritchard Prize for Research in 2008, Patients' Choice Award, Most Compassionate Doctor Award, and was named a “Top Doc” by Fort Worth Magazine. 

Dr. Hardt is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with her family when she’s not at the office. She is currently accepting new patients and encourages them to visit Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

Jane Matos-Fraebel, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN practicing at A New Life OB/GYN of Broward, located in Plantation, Florida. By the time she was in fourth grade, Dr. Matos-Fraebel knew she wanted to be a doctor. She worked with her mother (also a physician) beginning at the age of 13, which eventually led to her entering medical school at Santiago University of Technology, one of the highest-ranking schools in the Dominican Republic. After graduating in 1987, Dr. Matos-Fraebel then completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami. Dr. Matos-Fraebel believes in combining advanced state-of-the-art technology with compassion. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she provides obstetric and gynecological services to a diverse population of women; she has a particular interest in menopause and bio-identical hormones, urinary incontinence, customized weight loss and wellness. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Rashida N'gouamba, MD is is a board certified physician practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2006. She started practicing in Pasadena California since moving from New York City, where she was an assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center. An alumni of New York University and Yale School of Medicine, she was won multiple teaching awards throughout her career and is a strong advocate for breastfeeding. Committed to superior medical care in a patient friendly environment, her practice offers a wide range of gynecologic care. She is proficient in Spanish and French. Her areas of interests include pediatric gynecology, adolescent gynecology, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures and sexual dysfunction.

Joanne Sarroza, DO, FACOG, is a board-certified OBGYN at Aventura OBGYN Associates located in Miami and Hallandale Beach, Florida. Dr. Sarroza is committed to providing compassionate care and evidence-based medicine for women throughout the unique stages of their lives. 

She completed her undergraduate education at Loyola University Chicago prior to pursuing her doctorate in osteopathic medicine (DO) at the Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to receive internship training at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, followed by residency training at Midwest University. 

Dr. Sarroza is a reliable OBGYN whom patients can rely on for their gynecological and obstetrics care. She has over two decades of experience in managing women’s health needs, from performing annual exams to providing her expertise for gynecology procedures. 

She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, she holds professional memberships in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as well as the American Osteopathic Association.

Catalin Marinescu, MD, FACOG, specializes in pelvic surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive procedures at OBGYN CARE in Newport Beach and Irvine, California. He performs gynecologic surgeries, such as hysterectomy and reconstructive procedures for prolapse or other pelvic floor defects, as well as procedures to treat urinary incontinence. Dr. Marinescu has affiliations with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine.

Dr. Marinescu had an unparalleled 10 years of post-graduate residency training. He did a general surgery program at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania and was trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, affiliated with Rush University.

Highly trained in obstetrics and gynecology, including infertility, Dr. Marinescu offers advanced prenatal diagnosis for high-risk pregnancies and follows the safest and most effective guidelines for delivery. His results are outstanding in difficult deliveries and minimally invasive surgeries, with over 200 da VinciⓇ robotic surgeries performed. 

Due to his unique worldly experiences on both sides of the Atlantic, Dr. Marinescu understands the impact of different cultures on each woman’s unique personality. He is attentive to each woman’s concerns and respectful of her time. He exercises great compassion and care with his patients, and works in a collaborative effort with other specialists to determine the best course of action for each patient’s specific journey.