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Sophie Harrison, MSN, CNM, WHNP, is a certified nurse-midwife on the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. She cares for patients throughout Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan.

Sophie completed her Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery at Yale School of Nursing. Prior to earning her Master's degree, she received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, with a major in ecology. During her midwifery program she worked as a nurse at a freestanding birth center. She worked as a midwife in New York's Hudson Valley and Kalamazoo before returning home to southeast Michigan to provide care in 2021.

Sophie's professional interests include preventive and preconception care and perinatal education. She loves supporting patients and families of all kinds throughout their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. In her spare time, Sophie enjoys reading, running, and hanging out with her fiancé Chris, their dog Lulu, and cats Goose and Bugs.

Dana O’Connor, DNP, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. in Rochester Hills and Troy, Michigan. Dana takes a holistic approach to care, providing medical support that encourages your wellness in all aspects of your health care. 

Dana attended Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan. She then worked as a labor and delivery nurse assistant at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. During that time, she was working on completing her certifications in holistic nursing and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).  After obtaining her certifications, she went on to pursue her master’s degree in nursing at Frontier Nursing University. 

She joined Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., in 2017, but moved to Denver, Colorado with her family in 2021. She returned to the practice in 2023 and is excited to be back home in Michigan.  

Outside of clinical practice, Dana enjoys spending time with her son, husband, and their energetic dog named Theo. They love everything that the Michigan community has to offer, including the good food, skiing, parks, taking trips to the lake, and outings to downtown Detroit.

Megan Nelson, MSN, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife on the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. She cares for patients throughout Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan.

Megan completed her Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery at the University of Michigan. Prior to earning her Master's degree, she received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Palomar College in California and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boise State University. During her time in California, Megan served as a volunteer doula. She also worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, from 2019 to 2022. 

At Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., Megan's professional passions include providing holistic and trauma-informed care, supporting physiologic labor, perinatal mental health, and advocating for patient autonomy. Outside of the midwifery world, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, Blake and Colton. She also loves good wine, food, and coffee!

Lauren Shaddox, MSN, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife on the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., which has offices in Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan. 

Lauren completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Prior to earning her Master’s degree, she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish language and literature from the University of Colorado.

Before moving to Michigan with her family, Lauren worked for over a decade as a nurse and a midwife at a large hospital in Dallas, Texas, where she cared for thousands of families with a specific focus on individualized and supportive care. Lauren is grateful for every patient and family she has ever served, because each one has taught her important lessons about life and the art and science of midwifery.

Lauren’s professional interests include patient-centered care and shared decision-making, trauma-informed care, perinatal mental health, and breastfeeding support. Lauren is fluent in Spanish.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys time outdoors with her husband and children, exercising, catching up with friends and colleagues, and knitting and sewing.

At Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., Dr. Chanel Perkovic Chami, DO, is honored to care for women in and around Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care and building lasting relationships with her patients.

Dr. Chami earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan before completing her medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She went on to complete her residency training at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit where she gained certifications in the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery and the da Vinci robotic system.

A lifelong Michigander, she has always valued staying close to family and community. Her journey in women’s health began at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. back in 2016, where she worked as a medical scribe before pursuing her medical training. After years of dedication and education, she is proud to return to the same practice to care for women and families in her hometown.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Chami enjoys exploring her creative side in the kitchen and discovering new restaurants in the area. She brings the same curiosity and passion for connection to her personal life as she does to her practice—striving to build meaningful relationships with her patients while guiding them through all stages of women’s health.

Brandy Kennedy, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., which has locations in Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan. 

Brandy completed her Nurse-Midwifery program at Frontier Nursing University, earning a Master of Science in Nursing. Before becoming a certified nurse midwife, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Royal Oak Beaumont for 7.5 years.

Brandy spent over six years in the US Navy. During her military service, Brandy first found her love for pregnancy and birth while serving on the labor and delivery unit at Naval Medical Center San Diego, caring for military women and spouses. She also has spent four years on sea duty, serving as a member of the ship's medical team.

Outside of work, Brandy enjoys spending time with her family, watching her daughter play hockey, and being an avid Swiftie.

To schedule a consultation with Brandy or another member of the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., call the office or book an appointment online today.  

Lana Powell, MD, provides personalized care to her patients at Comprehensive Women’s Health, with locations in Oxford and Birmingham, Michigan. She is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with more than 27 years of experience.

A Michigan native, Dr. Powell has remained in her home state throughout her career. She attended the Wayne State University of Medicine in Detroit and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, where she continues to be a part of the attending staff. She was also previously a faculty physician at the University of Michigan, specializing in general obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Powell is known for having a very warm bedside manner and making her patients feel at home. Her extensive experience in the field of gynecology has given her the capacity to discern her patient’s concerns and needs. In her spare time, Dr. Powell enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, cheering the Michigan Wolverines and the Redwings, and snuggling with her cats, Maize and Blue.

Gwen Goodrow, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. She started her educational career as a IVF  technician in the laboratory when IVF was just a newly emerging technique to help couples have a child when they were otherwise unsuccessful. After realizing how much she loved working with people directly , she decided she wanted to be a Reproductive Specialist and decided to go to medical school. She graduated from medical school at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada and completed a 5-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mcmaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She then completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Goodrow returned to Canada to take a position as Associate Professor at Mcmaster University where she enjoyed teaching medical students and residents, conducted research in infertility and provided care to couples at the Hamilton Health Sciences  IVF clinic. The opportunity arose to join one of the largest IVF practices in Toronto Canada as a partner in 2007 which she did for 14 years. During this time, she lead innovative projects at the clinic such as egg freezing for fertility preservation, utilization of fresh donor eggs and the adoption of vitrification Wishing to help couples in their fertility journey in less serviced areas outside of the big city of Toronto, Dr Goodrow then worked for a few years at a smaller clinic in Ontario. In the changing world of IVF, the opportunity came to join Dr Gago at Gago Fertility in Michigan and the rest is history.

Dr. Goodrow is an enthusiastic  animal lover, an avid gardener and an  active horse-rider. When she is not helping fertility patients, she is working hard to look after her “fur babies”.

Gwen Goodrow, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. She started her educational career as a IVF  technician in the laboratory when IVF was just a newly emerging technique to help couples have a child when they were otherwise unsuccessful. After realizing how much she loved working with people directly , she decided she wanted to be a Reproductive Specialist and decided to go to medical school. She graduated from medical school at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada and completed a 5-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mcmaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She then completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Goodrow returned to Canada to take a position as Associate Professor at Mcmaster University where she enjoyed teaching medical students and residents, conducted research in infertility and provided care to couples at the Hamilton Health Sciences  IVF clinic. The opportunity arose to join one of the largest IVF practices in Toronto Canada as a partner in 2007 which she did for 14 years. During this time, she lead innovative projects at the clinic such as egg freezing for fertility preservation, utilization of fresh donor eggs and the adoption of vitrification Wishing to help couples in their fertility journey in less serviced areas outside of the big city of Toronto, Dr Goodrow then worked for a few years at a smaller clinic in Ontario. In the changing world of IVF, the opportunity came to join Dr Gago at Gago Fertility in Michigan and the rest is history.

Dr. Goodrow is an enthusiastic  animal lover, an avid gardener and an  active horse-rider. When she is not helping fertility patients, she is working hard to look after her “fur babies”.