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Biography: When Jaleema Speaks, MD, was six years old, she asked her pediatrician to let her look at her blood under the microscope because of her fascination with science. Dr. Speaks turned that love of science into a career when she decided to attend medical school. Her desire to focus on women's care was encouraged by a family of strong women, like her grandmother who taught Lamaze and yoga from her screened in porch, exposing Dr. Speaks to pregnant women very early on. Dr. Speaks never gets bored of delivering babies and believes it's the best reason to be awake in the middle of the night. When she's not working or on call, Dr. Speaks enjoys spending time with her family. She married her high school sweetheart and they have a son and a daughter.

Biography: Dr. Brianna Dix, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 36 years old. Dr. Brianna Dix, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: Philip W. Ponder, MD, FACOG, was led to the field of obstetrics and gynecology after his first day of clinical rotations when he witnessed his first caesarian section. He knew then that was what he wanted to do. In the two decades he has been practicing medicine, Dr. Ponder has found he enjoys many other aspects of his specialty as well. He enjoys enjoy routine obstetrics, delivering babies and gynecologic surgery, particularly robotic surgery. Away from the office, Dr. Ponder enjoys spending time with his wife, Carolyn, who is a nurse practitioner in women's health, and his son and daughter. He enjoys going to sporting events with his son, especially college football. He also enjoys playing tennis and running with his daughter.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Williams, DO is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Jeffrey Williams, DO is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Ray Braquet, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Ray Braquet, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Kerri Scherer, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 53 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Kerri Scherer, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.