Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum near Lafayette, CO

Care Philosophy: I prioritize building relationships with each patient so I can learn about her unique needs, lifestyle and health goals. Through these conversations, I can offer information, treatment options and resources so she can feel empowered to make the right decision for her own best health.

Care Philosophy: Patient centered care.

Care Philosophy: I treat each woman who comes to our practice as if she were family. I tailor the care I provide, based on the unique needs of each patient.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Sarah Payne is from Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Art History. After college, she spent two years teaching English in Prague, Czech Republic, where she met her husband. Upon moving back to the United States, she attended the University of South Alabama for medical school where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society and graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. Dr. Payne completed her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Payne enjoys providing compassionate, holistic, high-quality care to women of all ages from teens through menopause. She treats a wide variety of conditions including abnormal bleeding, ovarian cysts, fibroids, infertility, endometriosis, testing for hereditary cancers (e.g., breast, ovarian, endometrial, colon), treatment for menopausal symptoms with bio-identical hormones, and more. She loves delivering babies and taking care of high-risk and normal pregnancies. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery including robotic surgery that allows women to recover quicker and get back to their active lives. Dr. Payne is a warm, compassionate physician, who brings her welcoming charm to our practice. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids, as well as her four-legged kid (Mona, a yellow lab). She also enjoys finding new restaurants in Denver, gardening, skiing, and Alabama Football.

Biography: Emily Prouse M.D., a native of North Carolina, graduated from Duke University in 2003 with a degree in Environmental Studies. She went on to receive a Masters in Environmental Management from Duke, focusing her research on children's environmental health. Dr. Prouse realized her true passion was medicine and that she enjoyed working directly with people to effect change on a more personal level. She attended the University of North Carolina School of Medicine where she graduated with honors in 2011. At that time she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. She went on to compete her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington in Seattle, receiving recognition for her teaching abilities. Dr. Prouse considers it an incredible privilege to be a physician. She believes that women's health is the foundation of strong, healthy families and is dedicated to providing exceptional, individualized care to all women. She prides herself in the ability to form lasting, collaborative relationships with patients and assist them in making informed, healthy decisions about their care. Outside of work, Dr. Prouse enjoys spending time with her husband, Andrew, and three children. She is proud to call Colorado home and finds joy in exploring new wilderness areas, ski slopes, and biking trails. A self-proclaimed foodie, she loves gardening, bringing her harvest to the table, and sharing meals with families and friends.

Care Philosophy: I treat each woman who comes to me as if she were family. My care approach is tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

Care Philosophy: My favorite thing about being an obstetrician/gynecologist is caring for patients from adolescence through the menopausal years. I believe in providing compassionate and individualized care for all in an open-minded and comfortable environment. I am committed to patient education so that all women can feel informed and empowered!

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ferrara is committed to listening to her patients' concerns and educating them about their treatment options. She works collaboratively with her patients and colleagues to create individualized care plans that meet the specific needs of each patient.

Care Philosophy: I believe in patient-centered care, listening carefully to each patient's needs and providing education and options so we can partner together to create an individualized care plan.