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Dr. Felipe Videla is a fellowship trained and board certified urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon.  He is an alumni of the University of Michigan and received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit.  He joined the Air Force in 1991 and did his residency training in Obstetrics and  Gynecology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.  He then completed a fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, finishing in 1998. After residency, he served as the chief of urogynecology and gynecologic services Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.  While at Keesler AFB, he trained OB/GYN residents in pelvic floor surgery and gynecology.  

After 11 years of active duty service, he separated from the military and joined Dr. Marshburn to form Valley Urogynecology Associates.  Since coming to Phoenix, Dr. Videla has been a member of the clinical faculty for the OB/GYN residency training programs at Banner University Medical Center and the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's Medical Center.  Dr. Videla is fluent in Spanish and has given numerous lectures and courses to fellow physicians on advanced surgical techniques throughout the US and internationally.

Dr. Videla specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of female pelvic floor disorders including all forms of vaginal prolapse, vaginal fistulas, mesh complications. urinary tract infections as well as recurrent vaginal prolapse. He has over twenty years of experience and has performed thousands of vaginal surgeries. As part of an evaluation with Dr. Videla, each patient will receive a thorough medical history and physical examination along with a comprehensive management plan to include diet, exercise and supplement recommendations. Dr. Videla has a particular interest in the role of inflammation and the effects of the vaginal biome on pelvic floor pathology. Dr. Videla takes the time to ensure that all of his patients understand their diagnosis and management options.

Dr. Marshburn received his medical degree and master’s of public health at Tulane University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Tulane University and a fellowship in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center/University of Maryland in 1998. He has been in private practice at Valley Urogynecology Associates since 1998. Dr. Marshburn is a member of the American Urogynecology Society. He is a frequent lecturer and teacher on topics relating to urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. He lives in Phoenix with his family and enjoys woodworking and gardening.

Board-certified urogynecologist Shazia Malik, MD, is an accomplished specialist serving patients at Valley Urogynecology Associates in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Malik is the only female surgeon in the area with double-board certification in gynecology and urogynecology, as well as fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. 

Dr. Malik specializes in the treatment of moderate and severe pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and genitourinary fistulas. She offers both conservative treatment options and specialized surgical approaches like robotic surgery and sacral neuromodulation. 

After graduating high school, Dr. Malik entered the prestigious combination BA/MD program at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine in Kansas City. She completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. 

Dr. Malik then went to the Nezhat Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia, for her minimally invasive gynecologic surgery fellowship. She completed an additional fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. 

Along with seeing patients at Valley Urogynecology Associates, Dr. Malik is the Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. She teaches surgical and clinical techniques and provides other valuable guidance to resident physicians at both Banner Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital. 

Dr. Malik dedicates her career to helping women struggling with pelvic floor disorders to find comfort and an improved quality of life. 

Daniel Stone, MD, is an experienced, board-certified urogynecologist at Valley Urogynecology Associates in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Stone has extensive training and knowledge in the area of pelvic floor disorders, including uterine prolapse, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and fecal incontinence. 

As a pelvic floor disorder specialist, Dr. Stone offers a wide range of innovative treatments, such as bladder Botox®, sacral nerve stimulation, urethral slings, minimally invasive vaginal surgery, and other innovative options. Dr. Stone gives every patient treatment options, including both conservative and surgical approaches.

Dr. Stone graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix. 

He then went on to complete advanced fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. During his fellowship training, Dr. Stone trained with many of the country’s foremost experts in pelvic floor disorders. 

Using the wealth of knowledge gained through his extensive training, Dr. Stone dedicated his practice to helping women with pelvic floor disorders to achieve the highest quality of life.

Dr. Willmott’s expertise includes the treatment of all gynecologic malignancies including ovarian, uterine, cervical and vulvar cancers. She serves as principal investigator on a number of clinical trials and is a member of the cervical cancer committee with the Gynecologic Oncology Group.  She is the Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at Banner University Medical Center and is the director of the oncology curriculum for the Banner residency in OBGYN.

Dr. Willmott’s driving force for the treatment of women with cancer is to empower patients while they face their journey ahead. She understands the importance of maintaining quality of life and educating her patients on all available resources. Her involvement in clinical trials also grants patients the access to the latest treatments.

Dr. Willmott enjoys time outdoors, including hiking with her dog through the gorgeous trails of Arizona. She also loves traveling and having the opportunity to get lost in a good book.

 

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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.

          

 

About Dr. Kelly Kantartzis

Kelly Kantartzis, MD, MS, FACOG is a board-certified female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon (FPMRS) and board-certified gynecologist serving the Phoenix-area community in Mesa, Arizona, at The Woman’s Center. She specializes in minimally invasive surgical approaches to prolapse and incontinence repair.

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Kantartzis moved around the country before settling down in western Pennsylvania, where she attended the Pennsylvania State University. After graduating magna cum laude with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in the school’s honors program, Dr. Kantartzis enrolled in medical school at The University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Kantartzis has always been interested in women’s health, and after graduating from medical school, she completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During her residency, Dr. Kantartzis’ passion for minimally invasive pelvic floor surgery grew, so it came as no surprise when she was selected twice as the resident with the best laparoscopic skill set.

After her residency, Dr. Kantartzis stayed at Magee-Womens Hospital to complete a pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery fellowship, and she trained in complicated vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches to the management of pelvic floor disorders from leaders in the urogynecology field. While in fellowship, Dr. Kantartzis obtained a clinical research master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh to better serve her patients and help improve their outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. 

Dr. Kantartzis is a clinical assistant professor for the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, where she teaches residents and medical students.

In her free time, Dr. Kantartzis is very busy raising her two daughters with her husband, Stamatis. She enjoys fitness, being outdoors, and relaxing 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.

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Diana D. Heard, MD, is a board-certified OBGYN practicing at Glendale Obstetrics and Gynecology, PC in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Heard is a native of Detroit, Michigan. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 2002. She completed her training in obstetrics and gynecology at Hurley Medical Center, a division of Michigan State University, in Flint, Michigan, in 2006. Dr. Heard is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2008, she decided to move from the cold winters in Michigan and join her new family at Glendale OBGYN. Her interests include providing care to pregnant patients, preventative care and education, and community outreach. Outside of the office, Dr. Heard's hobbies include spending quality time with her family, exercising, cooking, traveling, and reading. She looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Glendale Obstetrics and Gynecology, PC.

My hobbies and interests include sailing, SCUBA diving and traveling.

Diana D. Heard, MD, is a board-certified OBGYN practicing at Glendale Obstetrics and Gynecology, PC in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Heard is a native of Detroit, Michigan. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 2002. She completed her training in obstetrics and gynecology at Hurley Medical Center, a division of Michigan State University, in Flint, Michigan, in 2006. Dr. Heard is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2008, she decided to move from the cold winters in Michigan and join her new family at Glendale OBGYN. Her interests include providing care to pregnant patients, preventative care and education, and community outreach. Outside of the office, Dr. Heard's hobbies include spending quality time with her family, exercising, cooking, traveling, and reading. She looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Glendale Obstetrics and Gynecology, PC.