Lia Miceli, MD Lia Miceli, MD, is a urogynecologist with AHN Women’s Institute specializing in pelvic organ prolapse repair, urinary incontinence, and VNOTES procedures. She has special clinical interest in minimally invasive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Dr. Miceli went to medical school at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation... Read More about Lia M Miceli, MD

Dr. Turner earned her medical degree from the Loyola University in Maywood, Ill. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pa., where she was chief resident. She continued at Magee-Women’s Hospital to complete a fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. During her fellowship, she completed a master’s degree in clinical... Read More about Lindsay Turner, MD

Dr. Sassani provides personalized care for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other omen's urogynecologic conditions. She has expertise in giving women a better quality of life related to pelvic floor disorders. She received her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Sassani completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and her fellowship in Female... Read More about Jessica Sassani, MD

Dr. Radhika Patnam specializes in women’s health care and female pelvic medicine. She encourages women to talk openly about their pelvic floor issues to improve their quality of life. Her focus is on pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other pelvic floor disorders. She also has clinical interests in chronic pelvic pain, particularly painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis. Dr.... Read More about Radhika Patnam, MD

Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Lavelle specializes in the diagnosis and care of women with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. She has expertise in minimally invasive surgery, female pelvic medicine, and reconstructive surgery. After earning her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Dr. Lavelle completed her obstetrics, gynecology,... Read More about Erin S Lavelle, MD

Dr. Vasquez provides personalized, high-quality, comprehensive health care to women. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, as well as high-risk pregnancies. Other services include labor and delivery, prevention and wellness services, cancer screenings, and care for midlife wellness. He earned his medical degree at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, and completed his residency at West Penn Hospital,... Read More about Diego A Vasquez De Bracamonte, MD

Dr. Ruchika Vij is a women’s health specialist in general obstetrics and gynecology. She offers contraception, abortion care, pregnancy care, and laparoscopic and other major surgeries. She is interested in long-acting contraceptives, medical education, social justice, adolescent gynecology, and family planning. Dr. Vij received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and completed her residency at The Ohio... Read More about Ruchika Vij, MD

Alexandra M Plisko, MD, provides high-quality care, healthy lifestyle education, and advanced treatment options to promote better health for women. She offers family planning, contraception counseling, obstetrics, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Plisko medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Upon completion of medical school she did her residency with Allegheny Health Network. Same day appointments are... Read More about Alexandra M Plisko, MD

Dr. Turner is a board-certified OBGYN. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and completed her residency at West Penn Hospital. She joined Advanced Women’s Care of Pittsburgh in 2018 after practicing for nearly 8 years in Kitanning.

Christine Rause, CRNP Christine Rause, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner with AHN Women’s Institute, specializing in gynecology. She has expertise in midlife women’s health and is skilled in menopause-focused gynecology, providing solutions for hormone management, symptom relief, and overall well-being during the menopausal transition. Christine earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.... Read More about Christine R Rause, CRNP

Kerry Ellenberg, MD Kerry Ellenberg, MD, is an OB-GYN with the AHN Women’s Institute, specializing in comprehensive women’s health care. Dr. Ellenberg provides expert support in contraception counseling, family planning, sterilizations, and care throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery. She is skilled in addressing gynecologic concerns such as abnormal bleeding and performing procedures, including hysterectomies, to support women's reproductive health and... Read More about Kerry Ellenberg, MD

Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew is the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategic Social and Workforce Programs Officer at AHN/Highmark Health, and a nationally-recognized expert in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN). Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew also serves as the Academic Chair of the Department of Obstetrics/ Gynecology, at the Drexel University School of Medicine. She provides personalized care and has a specialized... Read More about Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD

Dr. Sword offers gynecologic care, family planning, contraceptive counseling, labor and delivery, prevention and wellness services, and cancer screenings. He is highly skilled in advanced robotic-assisted surgeries, including complex cases for benign masses or pain, surgical treatment of pelvic prolapse and related incontinence issues, as well as advanced obstetrical procedures like operative vaginal deliveries, external cephalic version, and vaginal delivery... Read More about Andrew J Sword, MD