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Biography: Nora Arronte, MD, was born in Miami and raised in New York City. She discovered her passion for obstetrics and gynecology during medical school. She has received awards including the George Ladas Prize for Efficiency in Gynecology and an award for excellence in endoscopic procedures. Nora's professional interests include general wellness and prevention, low and high risk obstetrics, pelvic floor reconstruction and minimally invasive surgery such as the da Vinci robot. She is also fluent in Spanish. Outside of work, Nora and her husband, Julian, enjoy spending time with their daughter, Ana Lucia. They enjoy participating in the church community, spending time with friends, traveling, cooking and trying new restaurants.

Biography: Dr. Dina Bastawros, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 39 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Dina Bastawros, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Branson Hyatt, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 37 years old. Dr. Branson Hyatt, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Stephen Moore, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Stephen Moore, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Andrew Zerkle, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 59 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Andrew Zerkle, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Victoria Lore, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 43 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Victoria Lore, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Christian Kirkland, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 38 years old and has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Christian Kirkland, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Growing up I knew I wanted to be part of a profession that gave me a strong sense of purpose and allowed me an opportunity to have a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of others. One of the best places to do that is in the fight against cancer; and one of the best ways to help cancer patients is to involve them in the decisions surrounding their care. \n I take time to help my patients understand their options for getting a diagnosis and treatment for their illness. While being diagnosed with cancer is never easy, my experience has been that patients find this approach empowering and helpful. My 13 years of medical training prepared me well for this educational aspect of my job. \n A great physician is one who continues learning. I accomplish this as a member of the National Gynecological Association and through clinical research. My interest in research started during my fellowship training, when I was awarded grants for ovarian cancer research. Since then, I have logged considerable hours in the lab, researching ovarian cancer vaccines and immunotherapy. I also continue to publish clinical research on ovarian and uterine cancer treatments and outcomes. \n A native of Britain, I moved to Chapel Hill at an early age. I now live in Charlotte with my wife and dog "Moose." My wife and I love playing soccer, spending time with family and friends and working on our house. We also enjoy hiking, particularly when we can do that in Scotland.

Biography: I am a surgeon and breast cancer survivor who specializes in treating gynecologic cancer. Taking care of women and being a part of their complete cancer journey are areas of my work that I love. I chose medicine as a career because I believe it is the best way to integrate my interest in science, solving problems and helping people and my community. I specialize in gynecologic oncology because it provides a unique opportunity to combine my surgical skills with cancer care, where there is a strong and growing emphasis on caring for the whole patient. \n As lead physician and head of the operating room committee at my clinic, I play a leading role in evaluating surgical techniques to determine which ones work. My status as a fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists means you can have confidence that I rely on the latest medical guidelines, treatments and techniques in women's healthcare. \n Though I'm a surgeon, I support any therapy that improves outcomes for my patients. At Novant Health, I have spearheaded a clinical trial to help determine whether a new drug therapy improves outcomes for patients with late-stage endometrial cancer. This disease is rarely cured by radiation therapy or surgery alone. \n As a breast cancer survivor, I empathize with the emotions cancer patients experience as they move from diagnosis and treatment to remission, recovery, sometimes relapse, and survival. My approach to care focuses as much on guarding your quality of life in the here and now as on finding a cure for your illness. \n When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, son and daughter and our two dogs. My hobbies include long-distance running, music and sports. My husband and I both attended Auburn University and love following their sports teams.

Biography: While many doctors' love of science launch their careers, Laura Ramsay, MD, FACOG followed her passion for arts to her career in medicine. She had a career in classical ballet with the Kirov Ballet in Russia and after experiencing sports medicine from a patient's perspective she discovered an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. She has a passion for all of women's health but is particularly interested in adolescent health, eating disorders, exercise in pregnancy and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Ramsay is married to her husband David, a gastroenterologist. They enjoy being outside, taking trips to the mountains or the beach with their son and daughter. In her free time she enjoys doing yoga, Pilates and dancing.

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 Kernersville Medical Center.