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Dr. Devakumar completed a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) fellowship and is dual board certified in both OB/GYN and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She specializes in a variety of pelvic floor disorders, including: pelvic prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, painful bladder, and pelvic pain. She is committed to combining evidence-based care with advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques to help patients restore function and improve their quality of life. Central to her approach is providing highly individualized, patient-centered care, ensuring that every treatment plan is thoughtfully tailored to each patient’s unique needs, goals, and lifestyle.

Originally from India, Dr. Devakumar pursued medical training in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Atlantic Health in New Jersey, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident and was honored as Resident of the Year. She further advanced her expertise through fellowship training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, gaining specialized experience in minimally invasive treatments for pelvic floor disorders, including neuromodulation and bladder Botox therapy.

Dr. Devakumar has proudly served the Phoenix community for the past 8 years and is thrilled to embark on an exciting new chapter in her career. She looks forward to continuing to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while building meaningful relationships with her patients.

Actively engaged in an evolving field, Dr. Devakumar has contributed to research presented at national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. She has also authored a book chapter and served as a reviewer for urogynecology journals.

In her spare time, Dr. Devakumar enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

About Dr. Peter Jeppson

Peter Jeppson, MD, FACOG, FACS, was raised in Bountiful, Utah. He attended Utah State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He then graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri, followed by residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Following residency, he completed three additional years of fellowship training to acquire advanced expertise in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, colloquially called Urogynecology, at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Dr. Jeppson is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and sub-specialty certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (FPRMS). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He worked at University of New Mexico from 2013 – 2022, serving as the Director of the Division of Urogynecology from 2016 – 2022.

Dr. Jeppson has been very involved in several national and international organizations and has published over 50 research articles in prestigious scientific journals on the treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Many of these research articles were selected as required reading for physicians practicing in the US to maintain board certification. Dr. Jeppson is a board examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology which is the exam for practicing gynecologists in the US to become board certified, as well as a board examiner for FPMRS board certification. Both are markers of excellence and demonstrate commitment to the highest and most current standards of care.

Dr. Jeppson is currently an associate professor with dual appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, and the University of New Mexico where he teaches fellows, residents, and medical students. He has planned several national meetings and workshops to teach surgical skills to providers, with attendees from throughout North America and the world. Dr. Jeppson was recently awarded a multimillion-dollar grant to directly compare treatment options for the treatment of Urgency Urinary Incontinence. He will retain his affiliation with UNM through 2027 to help oversee and complete this research study.

For the past 10 years, Dr. Jeppson has traveled to Rwanda as part of a surgical team to help treat women suffering from pelvic fistula as a result of complications from childbirth. In this role, he provides direct patient care to women that would not otherwise have access to treatment, thereby restoring quality of life and allowing them to reintegrate into society. While in Rwanda, he also teaches students, residents, and doctors on the best practices to treat fistula, which generally requires complex surgical planning.

Dr. Jeppson has extensive experience treating pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. In addition, he is experienced in treating complicated issues following prior surgeries such as fistula, or issues associated with pelvic mesh. He was Recognized as one of Albuquerque’s “Top Doctors” in Albuquerque The Magazine in 2022, 2020, 2019, 2017, and 2015. He is excited to bring his expertise to Phoenix and help patients while working at The Woman’s Center.

Outside of work, Dr. Jeppson enjoys spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife, Lori, for 20+ years and they have two rapidly growing boys. When he’s not at the baseball diamond cheering on his kids, Dr. Jeppson can be found swimming laps at the local pool. He loves traveling with his family, including an annual trip to Island Park, Idaho and Yellowstone National Park.

About Dr. Ryan Stratford

Ryan Stratford, MD, MBA, FACOG, is a board-certified female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon (FPMRS) and board-certified gynecologist with a strong background in treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. At The Woman’s Center, Dr. Stratford proudly serves the Phoenix-area community of Mesa, Arizona.

Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, where his father served as a United States Air Force pilot, Dr. Stratford and his family moved to Ogden, Utah, when he was a young boy. He attended Brigham Young University where he graduated in the honor’s program and magna cum laud with a degree in finance. He later attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine for his medical doctorate and obtained a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (widely considered one of the top three programs in the United States), where he graduated magna cum laude. 

During his medical and business education, Dr. Stratford studied health administration and policy at the University of Chicago Graduate Program, which awarded him a special certificate. With a strong interest in women’s health, Dr. Stratford and his family relocated to San Diego, California, for his residency in obstetrics and gynecology. He then completed additional medical training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery in Texas.

Dr. Stratford had the exclusive opportunity to work with Dr. Bob Shull, a world-renowned urogynecological surgeon and a leader in the field, at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, during his fellowship. After completing his fellowship in 2005, Dr. Stratford moved to Arizona to launch The Woman’s Center a specialty center focused on pelvic floor dysfunction treatment and research.

Above all else, Dr. Stratford is devoted to promoting women’s health. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and he serves in a number of professional positions in local, national, and international medical organizations. Throughout his career, Dr. Stratford has served on many boards for medical societies and foundations. He served as treasurer for the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), board member of the AUGS Foundation and AUGS, president of the Arizona Maricopa County Medical Society, and board member of the Foundation for the International Urogynecologic Association (IUGA) that supports research and treatment of women in underserved countries throughout the world. 

In addition to service on medical societies and foundations, Dr. Stratford is currently a clinical assistant professor for the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, where he teaches residents and medical students. As a women’s health advocate, Dr. Stratford teaches about pelvic floor disorders at local and national workshops. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Stratford especially enjoys spending as much time as he can with his wife, Emily, of 25+ years, and their five children. With two of his oldest children married, he hopes to be a grandpa soon. He is very active and tries to fit in cycling, swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities in his spare time. He especially loves to travel with his family.