Main Prenatal Care Gynecologic Care Routine Health Care Family Planning Helpful Links Our Physicians and Staff Marvin Kamras -- MD, FACOG A. David Lerner -- MD, FACOG Jenifer Burkhalter -- MD, FACOG Lindsey Dawson -- MD, FACOG Christina N. Mora -- M.D, FACOG Stephanie Radke -- MD Eve LaValley Willsey – MD Helen Vinogradova -- MD Linda Honda -- MSN, APRN, BC, FNP Eli Walker -- NP Kristin Swyers-Hopp -- NP, FNP-C Joseph Marchesani --­ MD Follow @CamelliaMD Marvin Kamras -- MD, FACOG Marvin H. Kamras, M.D., is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist in practice in Sacramento since 1977. Dr. Kamras has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility as well as high risk obstetrics and gynecologic surgery. His interests also include medical quality assurance and quality improvement, and he is active in regional, state and national quality assurance programs. Dr. Kamras is a past Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at American River Hospital and is the past Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy San Juan Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Surgeons. Furthermore, Dr. Kamras is a member of the American Fertility Society, the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the Sacramento-El Dorado Medical Society and the California Medical Association. In December 2003, Sacramento Magazine featured Dr. Kamras as one of Sacramento’s “Top Doc’s” as chosen by a survey of fellow physicians. Dr. Kamras, along with Dr. Polansky, founded Camellia Women’s Health in 1977. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: College or university: Brooklyn College Degree: BS, biology College or university: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center Degree: MD Internship: Long Island Jewish, Hillside Medical Center Residency: Long Island Jewish, Hillside Medical Center BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology MEMBERSHIPS/SOCIETIES: Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American College of Surgeons American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists California Medical Association Sacramento-El Dorado Medical Society Northern California Obstetrical and Gynecological Society HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS: Mercy San Juan Sutter Community Hospitals LICENSURE: State of California State of New York Back to top ^ A. David Lerner -- MD, FACOG A. David Lerner, M.D., is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist in practice in Sacramento since 1983; he has also board certified in integrated holistic medicine, with emphasis on nutrition and vitamin therapy. Dr. Lerner maintains a special interest in menopause, its symptoms and treatment. He also has interests in laparoscopic surgery and diseases of the cervix. He was a Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy San Juan Hospital and was a member of the Medical Executive Committee at Mercy San Juan Hospital, which is responsible for medical quality assurance. Dr. Lerner is a member of the American Fertility Society, the California Medical Association and the Sacramento-El Dorado Medical Society. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: College or university: Brooklyn College Degree: BA College or university: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Degree: MD Internship: City Hospital Center of Elmhurst Residency: Maimonides Medical Center BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology American Board of Integrated Holistic Medicine MEMBERSHIPS/SOCIETIES: Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American Fertility Society Northern California Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Sacramento-El Dorado Medical Society HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS: Mercy San Juan Sutter Community Hospitals LICENSURE: State of California State of New York LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English Spanish German Hebrew Yiddish Back to top ^ Jenifer Burkhalter -- MD, FACOG Jenifer Burkhalter M.D., is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who recently returned to Sacramento from Colorado Springs, Colorado. She grew up in Sacramento and received an Army scholarship to medical school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She completed her residency training on Oahu, Hawaii, and moved to Colorado Springs to complete her work in the Army. During that time, she was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom for one year. Dr. Burkhalter returns to Sacramento after completing her military commitment with special interests in adolescent gynecology, infertility, and family planning, as well as treatment of incontinence and options for women in the perimenopause. She is certified in advanced laparoscopic surgery to include single site laparoscopy and DaVinci robotic surgery. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: College or university: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Degree: BA, psychology College or university: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Degree: MD Internship/Residency: OBGYN, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology MEMBERSHIPS/SOCIETIES: Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Member, Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Member, California Medical Association Back to top ^ Lindsey Dawson -- MD, FACOG Lindsey M. Dawson M.D., is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist, and is the newest physician to join Camellia Women's Health. Dr. Dawson received a Bachelors of Science in Phyisology from U.C. Santa Barbara, followed by medical school at Pennsylvania State University. She completed her residency at U.C. Davis in 2008 and subsequently spent two years in a Family Planning fellowship at Stanford University. She specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology, with a special interest in family planning, complex contraception, and adolescent gynecology. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND College or University: UC Santa Barbara Degree: BS, physiology College or university: Pennsylvania State University Degree: MD Internship/Residency: Family Planning, Stanford University BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Back to top ^ Christina N. Mora -- M.D, FACOG Christina N Mora M.D., is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who recently joined Camellia Women's Health after completing her residency at Stamford Hospital, A Columbia University Affiliate in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Mora received a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Saint Joseph College followed by medical school at The Ohio State University. She relocated here from the east coast as she has family in Northern California. Dr. Mora specializes and enjoys general obstetrics and gynecology, with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, gynecologic infectious diseases, family planning and adolescent gynecology. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND College or University: Saint Joseph College Degree: BS, biology; chemistry minor College or university: The Ohio State University Degree: MD BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship/Residency: Stamford Hospital, A Columbia University Affiliate Back to top ^ Stephanie Radke -- MD Dr. Radke joined Camellia Women's Health after completion of her residency at University of California Davis Medical Center here in Sacramento, CA. She received her Bachelors of Liberal Arts at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa with a double major in biology and psychology followed by a medical degree from the University of Iowa. She relocated to the west coast for residency and elected to remain in Sacramento to start her career. Dr. Radke practices full-spectrum general obstetrics and gynecology, with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis, minimally invasive surgery including DaVinci robotic surgery, as well as natural child birth. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND College: Luther College, Decorah, Iowa Degree: BA, double major biology & psychology, minor in chemistry Medical School: The University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine Degree: MD Board certification: in progress Internship/Residency: University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento Professional Memberships: ACOG AAGL Back to top ^ Eve LaValley Willsey – MD A graduate of the Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Eve LaValley is happy to have joined Camellia Women’s Health. She previously received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from New York University, followed by her medical degree from University of Nevada School of Medicine. She practices general obstetrics and gynecology, and is passionate about helping women through both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies. She is certified in DaVinci robotic surgery but enjoys all aspects of gynecologic care and surgery. Dr. LaValley speaks Spanish fluently. She enjoys travel both near and far, downhill skiing, cooking, and spending time with her family. Educational Background: Undergraduate: New York University Degree: BA in biology, minors in creative writing and Spanish Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine Degree: MD Residency: Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Phoenix, Arizona Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology – in process Back to top ^ Helen Vinogradova -- MD Helen Vinogradova was born and grew up in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1985, she graduated from the First Acad. I.P. Pavlov Medical Institute. She completed her internship in general surgery and her fellowship in surgical oncology; she worked as a general surgeon and surgical oncologist for over ten years. In 1996, she moved to the U.S., where she confirmed her medical degree and successfully graduated from the residency program in Family and Community Medicine at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Vinogradova is a member of the AAFP and is fluent in English and Russian. Back to top ^ Linda Honda -- MSN, APRN, BC, FNP EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: College or University: California State University, Fresno Degree: BSN College or University: California State University, Dominguez Hills Degree: MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: State of California, Registered Nurse State of California, Family Nurse Practitioner ASPO/Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator NCC In-Patient Obstetrics Certified Labor and Delivery Nurse ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner RTS Grief Counselor MEMBERSHIPS/SOCIETIES ASPO/Lamaze International California Nurses Association Back to top ^ Eli Walker -- NP College or University: Sonoma State University Degree: BS Biology College or University: Samuel Merritt University Degree: MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: State of California, Registered Nurse State of California, Family Nurse Practitioner MEMBERSHIPS/SOCIETIES: Sigma Theta Tau Back to top ^ Kristin Swyers-Hopp -- NP, FNP-C EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: College or university: State University of New York at Buffalo Degree: B.A. Physical Anthropology College or university: Case Western Reserve University Degree: M.A. Medical Anthropology/International Health & Medicine College or University: American River College Degree: A.S. Nursing College or University: Jacksonville Univeristy Degree: B.S. Nursing College or University: Samuel Merritt Univeristy Degree: M.S. Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: State of California: Registered Nurse State of California: Family Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner AFFILIATIONS: California Association for Nurse Practitioners - Sacramento Chapter Back to top ^ Joseph Marchesani --­ MD Dr. Marchesani has recently joined Camellia Women’s Health following completion of his residency training at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of California at Berkeley as well as a Post­Baccalaureate Pre­Medical certificate from Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Marchesani practices general obstetrics and gynecology, and has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery using the DaVinci surgical system. His research focus is on quality improvement, and he remains involved in medical education. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: College or University: University of California at Berkeley Degree: BA, Peace and Conflict Studies Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine Degree: MD Internship/Residency: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: in progress MEMBERSHIPS/SOCIETIES: ACOG Back to top ^ Sitemap Content Copyright 2015 | Camellia Women's Health The Ob Gyn doctors at Camellia Women's Health provide care for pregnancy, infertility, menopause, and other obstetrical and gynecological conditions to patients in the Roseville, Granite Bay, Carmichael, and Sacramento areas of California. Medical Web Design by