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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.

Melissa Kennedy, MD, MS, PMH-C, is an obstetrician/gynecologist and fellowship-trained perinatal mental health provider at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, PC, which has locations throughout Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan. 

Dr. Kennedy received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. She joined the Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology team and practiced general OB/GYN for over a decade. She has special interests in high-risk obstetrics care and perinatal mental health. She received her certification in perinatal mental health in 2021 and left Oakland Macomb OB/GYN in 2024 to complete fellowship training in Reproductive Psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. She joined the obstetrics and gynecology faculty at MUSC, continuing general OB/GYN care, while she received her mental healthcare training within the department of psychiatry, specifically with the Women's Reproductive and Behavioral Health team of Reproductive Psychiatrists. 

Fellowship training in reproductive psychiatry allowed Dr. Kennedy to expand her practice scope to include treatment of reproductive mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma and stress-related conditions, and substance use disorders. She has a special interest in methods to prevent and reduce the impacts of trauma during the reproductive years. After fellowship graduation, she brought her expertise back to Oakland Macomb Obstetrics and Gynecology and is excited to continue to provide obstetrics and gynecology care to women, as well as care for patients at the Oakland Macomb Perinatal Mental Health office.

Dr. Kennedy is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is certified by PSI in Perinatal Mental Health and fellowship-trained in Reproductive Psychiatry. Dr. Kennedy is an Hour Detroit Top Doc, awarded in clinical care and education, and is a patient favorite. She exudes kindness and compassion in all of her relationships. She is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology on the clinical faculty at Oakland University's William Beaumont School of Medicine. Personally, she has enjoyed several years of volunteer work providing gynecologic care at a local clinic for uninsured patients. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Kennedy enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Laura J. Hazely, MSN, CNM, joined the midwife team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., in 2016. She is proud to provide the highest quality of women's health care to patients in Rochester Hills, Troy and Lenox, Michigan.

In 2014, Laura completed the Nurse-Midwife Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago with her master's degree. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Laura has always had a passion for women's health. As a Certified Nurse-Midwife, she provides well-woman and gynecological services but especially enjoys providing family-centered pregnancy care. She also has a special interest in breastfeeding and postpartum support. 

At Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., Laura provides her patients education and support throughout their pregnancy journey. She takes a compassionate approach to care and listens to each of her patients' unique needs. 

Outside of work, her passions include spending time with her husband and two young boys, reading, and getting outside to enjoy Michigan summers.

Kayla LeMarbe, DNP, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife on the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. She cares for women and their families throughout Rochester Hills, Troy and Lenox, Michigan. 

Kayla completed her nurse-midwife education at the University of Michigan, where she is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. During nursing school, Kayla worked as a physical therapist technician and then as a nurse technician on a postpartum unit. She received her bachelor's in nursing science from Oakland University in 2018 and then worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Ascension St. John from 2018 to 2021 while completing her midwifery education.

During her midwifery education, Kayla was a group leader in the University of Michigan's first-ever "Stay Home, Stay Connected" program, which allows patients to virtually connect with their midwife and obstetrical care team for prenatal care during the pandemic.

Kayla's professional passions include providing trauma-informed perinatal care and labor support. Outside of the midwifery world, Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and husband and taking care of their ten-year-old Lab-Blue Heeler fur baby named Diesel.

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!

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”.

Amy Tooley, MD, is proud to provide comprehensive care to patients at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., which has locations in Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan.

Dr. Tooley attended Michigan State University for her undergraduate training. She received her medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and completed her residency at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak. In residency she served as the resident representative for the robotic surgery curriculum and was recognized for excellence in maternal fetal medicine.

Dr. Tooley enjoys taking care of patients at all stages of life. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical procedures including robotic surgery, general and high-risk obstetrics, and infertility work-up and treatment. She values providing individualized care and shared-decision making with her patients.

In her free time, Dr. Tooley enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog. She loves traveling, skiing, and spending time on the water. She looks forward to meeting and caring for the incredible patients of Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C.!

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.

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.

Dr. Chae was born in South Korea and moved to Canada with her family at a young age. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology at University of Windsor where she also received her Master of Business Administration which she completed in Rouen, France. She worked in hospital administration in Toronto before pursuing her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

During her medical school, she was recognized for her service to the community and received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award for her compassion in delivery of care, respect for patients and their families. She completed her residency at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and was active in the Michigan Section of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Chae is passionate about women’s health and empowering women through education and advocacy. She enjoys taking care of patients at all stages of life. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques including robotic surgery, general and high risk obstetrics, contraception counseling and menstrual irregularities. She values providing individualized care and shared-decision making with her patients.

When not in the office, Dr. Chae enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She loves traveling, riding on her peloton and doing craft projects. She is looking forward to meeting and caring for patients at Oakland Macomb OBGYN.