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David Ahdoot, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified OB-GYN, who serves as a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Ahdoot obtained his medical degree at the University of California San Diego before going on to complete a nationally renowned residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California Irvine. He has authored more than 30 publications and is the recipient of numerous awards including Patient’s Choice Award and the Top 10 Doctor Award in Los Angeles.

In addition to seeing patients at his private practice, he also has an academic affiliation as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Dr. Ahdoot has privileges with three area hospitals: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Encino-Tarzana Hospital, and Providence Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Ahdoot is bilingual in both English and Spanish to better serve the patients in the community.

Dr. Ahdoot specializes in minimally invasive surgery and is a nationally recognized robotic surgeon. Aside from pregnancy, preventive and post-menopausal care, Dr. Ahdoot also strives to help his patients with specific medical conditions including ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, PCOS, urinary incontinence, sexually transmitted diseases and other individualized health needs that may affect women today.  

Dr. Ahdoot’s highest priority is his patients and the care they receive. His ultimate aim is to improve the quality of life for each and every one of his patients.

At your first appointment, Dr. Ahdoot and his staff will take the time to discuss your medical history in full detail in order to make sure that the best possible individualized treatment options are offered to you. Call Dr. Ahdoot today to get started on the path to better health!

Women of all ages receive comprehensive and compassionate care by an all-female staff at Women 2 Women Medical Center in Irvine, California. Led by G. Lara Bhatnagar, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN, the warm and welcoming staff greets you with a smile from the moment you call or request an appointment online, and they go out of their way to accommodate your needs. Dr. Bhatnagar cares for each patient from the first visit, throughout their pregnancy, delivery of your baby, and beyond. As an OB/GYN for several decades, Dr. Bhatnagar has delivered over 3,000 babies and completed over 1,000 surgeries successfully, receiving several awards recognizing her care and knowledge, including the Top OB/GYN in Irvine Award and the Orange County Circle of Care Award.

Because of their ability to serve the needs of diverse populations, Women 2 Women Medical Center is one of only 21 practices nationwide to receive a competitive grant from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Dr. Bhatnagar and her staff specialize in minimally invasive surgeries, including colposcopy, hysterectomy, and hysteroscopy for various gynecological issues. The doctor also provides maternity care, routine annual preventive exams, and care for complex gynecologic issues such as endometriosis, fibroids, or infertility treatment. With an all-female staff, the entire team understands the unique complex challenges women face and work with each patient to navigate the process of diagnosis and treatment. Committed to treating every patient as a whole, the mind and body connection that affects every individual’s wellbeing, Dr. Bhatnagar and her staff make the time to get to know patients as individuals to provide the highest quality care.

To schedule an appointment, call Women 2 Women Medical Center, or use the online booking tool.

Women's Health Group of Ventura OB-GYN & Midwives located in Ventura, CA
The providers at Women's Health Group of Ventura, located in Ventura,
California, offer advanced women's medicine with personal care and the
the one-on-one attention you deserve. Dr. Patrick Diesfeld works alongside
midwives Sally McNally, C.N.M., Bethany Mesker, C.N.M., Jacqueline Lagana, C.N.M., Christy Cannon, C.N.M., and Courtney Sheen, N.P.

All the Midwives are Nurse Practitioners so they are eminently qualified to provide you personalized and individualized care for all seasons of a
woman’s life. The Midwives’ experience combined with Dr. Diesfeld’s
experience equals supervision of over 45,000 births for over 3 decades and 3 continents!

Since 1985, Women’s Health Group of Ventura has provided complete
Obstetrics and Gynecology care that supports women through all stages of life, from first exams and prenatal care to the treatment of gynecologic
problems and menopause management.

From annual testing and contraception options to pregnancy and infertility treatment options, Women’s Health Group of Ventura offers a comprehensive scope of OB/GYN services for women of all ages. The office also offers advanced gynecologic surgery and treatment of urine loss and bladder repair, as well as Gyn + Obstetric ultrasound studies, including 3D + 4D images of your baby!

To the patient's convenience, the office offers 7AM appointments as well as same-day urgent appointments. With exceptional care for all your health
needs, in a guaranteed warm and friendly environment, call Women’s Health
Group of Ventura or schedule an appointment online today!

Sally McNally has spent over 30 years working in the labor room both as a midwife and as a labor and delivery RN. Sally brings a wealth of information and experience to the patients she serves. Her goal is to work with her patients to help them achieve a birth experience as close to their dreams as possible. “I believe women are very wise and powerful, I encourage women to embrace that inner wisdom and trust their bodies during childbirth.” Sally originally trained as a nurse and then as a midwife in Ireland. She spent 5 years in Saudi Arabia working as a midwife before coming to the US. She worked as an RN and Charge nurse for 20 years at CMH in Ventura. Recently she went back to school earning her Masters and CNM certification. Sally is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Childbirth Educator. She blends these gifts together to help prepare women to go confidently into their labor and births. She teaches classes at CMH, New Parent Resource Center. Sally has one daughter and she is married to local realtor John McNally.

Patrick Diesfeld, MD, FACOG, specializes in obstetric and gynecologic care at Women’s Health Partnership Medical Group in Ventura and Oxnard, California. He offers a wide spectrum of services like annual exams, contraception, STD prevention, infertility treatments, and pregnancy care. He also offers advanced outpatient solutions for gynecologic surgery and offers collaborative midwife obstetric care. 

Dr. Diesfeld received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Buffalo. He completed his internship and residency at the Los Angeles County–USC Medical Center. He became a fellow at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He then became the assistant residency director at the UCLA Medical Center’s Ventura campus in the OB/GYN Training Program.

Dr. Diesfeld was one of the early members of the American Association of Gynecologic Surgeons and has presented original research at their annual meetings. He has been an innovator in the field of minimally invasive surgery and is a surgical device patent holder.

Dr. Diesfeld is a member of the International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, American Urogynecologic Society, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, and Ventura County Medical Society.

Dr. Diesfeld's interests include boating, saltwater fishing, and snow skiing with his wife, Dr. Estela Diesfeld, and their twins. He also confesses to a weakness for large-finned 60s convertibles from Detroit.

Call Dr. Diesfeld at Women’s Health Group of Ventura today or schedule an appointment online.

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. 

Dr. Maggie Pham is a board certified OB/GYN physician. She is originally from San Jose, California, and graduated with a BS in Physiology from UCLA. She completed her medical school education at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and did her OB/GYN residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL.

Training in a smaller metropolitan community residency program has allowed her to gain an incredible breadth of experience and volume, including extensive training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. In addition, training at a Level 3 Perinatal hospital and high-risk obstetrics referral center has also given her the opportunity to manage a large variety of complex high-risk pregnancies.

Dr. Pham strongly believes in providing quality health care to a diverse population, especially to underserved communities. She is very passionate about obstetrics and gynecology and strives to provide comprehensive patient-centered care to her patients. She is excited to join the FemCare team and provide quality women's health care to the Pomona Valley community.

In her spare time, Dr. Pham enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and traveling the world.

Dr. Simmi P. Dhaliwal is a board-certified OB/GYN physician at Femcare Medical Associates in Pomona and Ontario, California. As a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she's committed to ongoing professional education and provides patients with the highest quality health care.

Dr. Dhaliwal completed her undergraduate studies in biomedical sciences at the University of California, Riverside. She attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine from 1992-1996, and she completed her residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center Department of OB/GYN from 1996-2000.

She was Chairman of the OB/GYN department at Pomona Valley Hospital from 2007-2008, 2009-2010, and 2015-2016. Dr. Dhaliwal has been board-certified by the American Board of OB/GYN since 2003.

Dr. Dhaliwal has lived in the area since she was 15-years-old and attended all local schools. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, bike riding at the beach, shuttling her three kids to soccer, and walking her Labrador puppy.

Nicole Abell, DO,, FACOOG is a board-certified OB/GYN and a co-founder of Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology in Ventura, California. Dr. Abell enjoys forming lifelong relationships with her patients and taking care of them from adolescence to menopause and beyond. 

Dr. Abell is originally from the Midwest and grew up in Indiana. She completed her master’s degree in biology at Purdue University. She then went on to receive her medical education at Nova Southeastern University, followed by her residency training in obstetrics and gynecologyMidwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. 

With precision and skill, Dr. Abell performs surgical procedures with the highest level of care. She also enjoys the continued learning involved in this ever-changing field and utilizes the latest techniques to improve patient experiences. 

Dr. Abell takes a holistic approach to care, helping not only address physical health but the emotional well-being of her patients. She believes it’s important to educate her patients so they can be fully involved in their health care and make the best decisions for their body. 

In her free time, Dr. Abell enjoys car shows, , baking,  bike rides and building sand castles with her three year  old daughter. She recently welcomed a baby boy into her family and looks forward to new adventures now as a family of four.

Jennifer Steen, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a co-founder of Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology in Ventura, California. Dr. Steen is dedicated to providing quality gynecology and obstetrics care to women throughout the unique stages of their life. 

Dr. Steen earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado and then completed her residency at Baylor University Medical Center. In addition to her work at Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Steen contributes her time to several hospital committees.

As a practicing OB/GYN for more than 15 years, Dr. Steen is passionate about helping patients with comprehensive, evidence-based care. Along with her team, Dr. Steen provides the full spectrum of women’s health care services, including high-risk obstetrics as well as fertility support and menopause care.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Steen loves to enjoy central California with her two comedic boys and her husband, surgical oncologist Dr. Shawn Steen.

Meaghan Pinheiro, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a co-founder of Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology in Ventura, California. Along with the compassionate team, Dr. Pinheiro enjoys helping women from all walks of life find the care that they deserve. 

Dr. Pinheiro grew up in Southern California and earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Following her program, she pursued her residency at the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center.

In her many years of practice, Dr. Pinheiro has enjoyed helping women throughout their life, from adolescence and getting their first period to adulthood and needing Pap Smears, pregnancy support, and routine checkups. She also helps ease their fears when it comes to life transitions, and provides personalized care to address their women’s health concerns. 

In addition to serving patients at Main Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. Pinheiro serves as OB/GYN department chair at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, where she implemented several patient protocols such as skin-to-skin care in the operating room during C-sections and the option for tubal removal at the time of C-section delivery for those who don’t see any pregnancies in the future. 

Outside of patient care, Dr. Pinheiro enjoys spending time with her two children and husband. As a family, they love to get out and head to the beaches, hike, go to local farms, and explore local eateries.

Dr. Wilson is a California girl through and through. She was born in San Diego and remained there through high school. She attended the University of California, Berkeley in Berkley, California, and then obtained her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco Parnassus Campus in San Francisco, California. 

After graduating, Dr. Wilson completed her residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California, and has worked in Southern California since.  

Dr. Wilson knew from a young age that she wanted to go into medicine as she was always interested in human behavior and the mind-body connection. She completed medical internships at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and Stanford University in Stanford, California, further supporting her desire to practice medicine.  

She first joined Plaza-Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1996, where, as one of the busiest practices at Cedars-Sinai, she followed and delivered low and high-risk pregnancies and performed gynecological surgeries and procedures. Dr. Wilson enjoyed teaching residents at both Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Medical Centers. 

From 2000-2017, she worked with The Beverly Hills Group of Women’s Physicians with offices in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California. In the summer of 2018, Dr. Wilson rejoined Plaza-Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology.

With over 20 years of experience under her belt, Dr. Wilson’s practice encompasses a wide range of obstetric and gynecological issues, including high-risk pregnancy, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), contraception, sexually transmitted infections, abnormal pap smears, treatment of teens, pre-pregnancy counseling, unintended pregnancy, PMS, menopause, and hormonal treatment.

Dr. Wilson speaks Spanish and lives with her husband and four kids in the valley. She is accepting new patients.

Exploring all of SoCal’s beaches is her favorite pass time with her daughter Athena when she isn’t at work. And indulging in hikes to ground with Mother Nature and her friends is what she looks forward to when she isn’t spending time with family.