MenstrualDisorders near Bolivia, NC

Biography: Dr. Kristen Chalk, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 41 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Kristen Chalk, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Todd Beste, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Todd Beste, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Pender Medical Center.

Biography: My grandmother was a nurse for over 40 years, and I thought she was the coolest person on Earth. I wanted to go into healthcare to be like her. I chose obstetrics and gynecology because it incorporates the best parts of medicine. I get to see patients throughout their lifetime and develop relationships, and I get to practice in multiple settings - office, operating room, and labor and delivery. \n I work hard to stay current on new medications and techniques in my field. I like to make the patient the team leader for their healthcare team and empower them to make the best decisions while taking both science and their personal perspectives into consideration. I strive to make all patients feel comfortable so they are able to develop a relationship with me that fosters trust and respect. I am a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and believe in health equality. \n I was the first surgeon in our area and with the Novant Health system to perform a vNOTES hysterectomy that allows for a complex surgery to be completed without any incisions on the abdomen. \n I have an interest in hormones, menopause, vulvar dermatoses, sexual medicine and infertility. \n I was born and raised in eastern North Carolina, and most of my life was spent in Kenansville, a small town in Duplin County. I graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, where I played on the tennis team, and was the first college graduate in my family. \n I have always been a diehard North Carolina State fan. (Go, Pack!) I married my high school sweetheart who attended NCSU. I attended East Carolina University for medical school and had my first two children during this time. I did my residency in Charlotte, lived there for four years and had my third child during my last year of training. She was born prematurely after a very high-risk pregnancy, which has helped me to see close-up the challenges that some of my patients encounter. \n I believe I'm a better doctor because of that experience and am thankful that my daughter is thriving and healthy today. \n I enjoy being on the water, reading supernatural romances, running in races with my kids (when my hip is behaving) and traveling and experiencing new cultures and foods. I have traveled to Guatemala several times throughout my career and try to schedule regular medical mission trips.

Biography: Dr. Jennifer Neilsen, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 57 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Jennifer Neilsen, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. David Joseph, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. David Joseph, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Andrea Foiles, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 55 years old. Dr. Andrea Foiles, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Whitney King, MD, board certified in pediatrics, joins us from Coastal Pediatric Associates. She is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and completed the pediatric residency program at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the North Carolina Pediatric Society and has a special interest in obesity.

Biography: Dr. Hayley Afanador, MD is a Hospitalist who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Hayley Afanador, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Kornegay, MD is an Internist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 46 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Jeffrey Kornegay, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. David Schmitz, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Bolivia, NC. He is 48 years old. Dr. David Schmitz, DO is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Corina Pogodina, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Oak Island, NC. She is 52 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Corina Pogodina, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Rhonda Mough, MD works with primary care practitioners to help patients achieve optimal health and wellness using a patient-centered coaching approach and evidence-based strategies to assist patients with making and sustaining healthy lifestyle changes. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine.Dr. Mough is currently the only Lifestyle Medicine provider in Southeastern North Carolina to provide a fully comprehensive weight management program. Obesity is a chronic health condition with multiple contributing factors including genetics, lifestyle options, medications, and other health issues. In an uncontrolled state, obesity can contribute to the development of weight related chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, and some cancers. There are, however, highly effective and evidence-based treatments for obesity, and these treatments may help to prevent, control, or even reverse common weight- related chronic conditions. The Wilmington Health Bariatric Surgery Clinic is the only clinic in Southeastern North Carolina that offers a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to weight management that includes lifestyle counseling by a lifestyle medicine certified internist, nutrition counseling with a registered dietician, medical weight management by a board-certified obesity medicine physician, and bariatric surgery performed by a board- certified and fellowship trained general surgeon. This entire spectrum of services is available in one central office, led by a dedicated team of experts with a collective focus on compassionate, evidence-based care.