I chose OB/GYN because I enjoy the variety the field offers. I get to deliver babies, perform surgeries, address common gynecological problems, provide preventive care and foster lifelong patient relationships. I?m very honest in the way I approach patient care. I encourage questions and open communication so that we can approach your care as a team.

I'm here to make this the best pregnancy that you can have, and that's different for everyone. And so if there are any questions that I didn't answer or anything I didn't talk to you about, I want to know that. Don't be afraid to ask what you need to know for your pregnancy because I do this every day,... Read More about Alexandra Ragsdale Schroeder, MD

Mercy's mission and values of treating the whole person and helping the community resonated with me. The acuity of hospital care is something that I wanted and where I thought I could positively impact the community. I have a lot of favorite parts of my job. I love being there for my patients when they deliver their babies. I love... Read More about Varun C. Sankuratri, DO

A big motivation to be a doctor is to help people. I was drawn to science but also to the drama of life, health care and medicine. Medicine was a great mix of science and interacting with people on a hands-on level. The best part of my job is working in Mercy's great maternal and fetal medicine department. We participate... Read More about Elena Marie Kraus, MD

The best way to establish trust with patients is to have open and honest conversations. My goal is just to visit with them and find out what their needs are. Once we've done that, then we can come up with a health care plan that fits their lifestyle. I enjoy being in the operating room, but I also enjoy delivering... Read More about Joel Adam Fort, MD

Peter Ahlering, MD is reproductive specialist and medical director of MCRM Fertility. Dr. Ahlering is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been providing personalized fertility care for more than 20 years. His research and career have led him to take a special interest in helping patients inflicted with recurrent pregnancy loss, male factor infertility, diminished ovarian reserve/ovarian aging and... Read More about Peter Ahlering, MD

Dr. Mira Aubuchon is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. Dr. Aubuchon provides an unparalleled expertise in assisting patients with advanced fertility care including IUI, IVF and third-party reproduction. Education M.D. Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, 1998 Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, 2002 Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, Albert Einstein College... Read More about Mira Aubuchon, MD

It's an amazing gift to be able to bring new life into the world. Everybody has an idea of what they want their birth experience to be, and sometimes everything works out perfectly and sometimes doesn't. My job, as their OB/GYN, is to help support and guide patients through a challenging yet wonderful experience.

I have always wanted to go into healthcare to help people. I absolutely love being there for women, getting to be there for deliveries and surgeries. I enjoy interacting with my patients and really get to have an impact on their lives and make things better for them. I establish a relationship with my patients by listening to them and... Read More about Jacqueline Ann Marie Ford, MD

The best part of my job as a Mercy midwife is seeing patients through their whole pregnancy, from that first appointment and ultrasound to their labor and delivery. When I get to be the midwife on call for women who I've seen from the beginning, it's just a really special moment for me as a caregiver.

I want my patients to know that I'm always going to give them the evidence-based, honest recommendation that I have for them. But I want them to know that they can tell me if that's not what's going to work for them right now, and if that's not what's in their plans for life at this stage. And well find... Read More about Rebecca Marie Talley, MD

College University of Missouri - Kansas City Medical School University of Missouri - Kansas City, 1986 Residency Truman Medical Center, 1990 Affiliations and Organizations Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Missouri State Medical Association Kansas City Gynecological Society Board Certified American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Embark on your fertility journey with MCRM Fertility, where we recognize the challenges of infertility. Beyond clinical care, you're not just a patient; you're an integral part of our community. Our compassionate dream makers are dedicated to guiding you through every step. We empower you with information for informed decisions and provide unwavering support, ensuring we're there for you, no... Read More about MCRM Fertility