St. John Hospital DaVinci Surgeons

Asghar Afsari, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Afsari's special interests include ROBOTIC and Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries for hysterectomy, uterine fibroids, vaginal and uterine prolapse, and distorted pelvic anatomy. Endometriosis and pelvic adhesive disease, which may inhibit pregnancy and cause pain for women, are also of special interest.

Marc S. Arnkoff, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital

Korial J. Atty, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Atty specializes in treatment for urinary incontinence. Procedures performed include Perigee (Transobturator Anterior Prolapse Repair); Apogee (Vaginal Vault Prolapse Repair); and TOT (Transobturator Tension Free Tape -- a minimally invasive technique used to treat stress urinary incontinence.)

Joseph Berenholz, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
We have provided Obstetrical care for over 30 years. Our Physicians are especially well versed in pelvic surgery for urine loss problems, pelvic relaxation problems and the treatment of heavy menstrial bleeding. Many therapies are done in the office and the treatment of osteoporosis with a new once a year therapy.

Burton S. Brodsky, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital

Todd G. Campbell, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Campbell special interests include; laparoscopy, female and pediatric urology, urologic oncology and the treatment of kidney stones. Dr. Campbell uses the da Vinci surgical robot for prostate surgeries and performed the first robotic adrenalectomy at St. John Hospital and Medical Center.

Lisa L. Cardwell, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Cardwell has been in practice since 1996. She provides gynecological surgery in her office including minimally invasive cryoblation to reduce or eliminate periods. She also provides outpatient hysteroscopic removal of fibroids and laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Benjamin S. Chen, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center

Amir A. Damadi, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital

Jeanne Debono, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Debono believes that patient comfort and individuality are to be respected in an environment of advanced technology and innovative care. Dr. Debono believes in comprehensive wellness based care based on the patients' needs. Good communication is the cornerstone to good practice of medicine. Dr. Debono has special interests in minimally invasive techniques, and alternatives to hysterectomy menopause management.

Christina M. DiMaggio, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Christina DiMaggio, MD, specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. As an obstetrician, Dr. DiMaggio provides prenatal care for a woman and her developing baby. As a gynecologist, she provides routine care throughout a woman's life. Her special areas of interest include childbirth, infertility and wellness care. Dr. DiMaggio is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Providence Hospital. She is a fellow of the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Allan S. Emery, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
As Section Chief of Gynecology, and as a compassionate physician dedicated solely to women's health care, Dr. Emery strives to ensure his patients are treated with the highest degree of professionalism, respect and confidentiality. He believes open communication and respect is key to establishing a trusting and caring physician/patient relationship. Dr. Emery takes the time to listen to his patient's concerns in order to understand and treat both her physical and emotional symptoms and needs. His special interests include adolescent and menopausal medicine, menstrual disorders, alternatives to hysterectomy (including in-office Novasure), minimally invasive surgery and management of osteoporosis. Currently accepting new patients. Early Friday appointments available.

Patricia A. Ferguson, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital

Juan R. Frontera, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. J. Rene Frontera, MD, is an associate physician in the Michigan Institute of Urology, which he joined in 2001. He has been board certified in the specialty of urology by the American Board of Urology since 1994 and is experienced in all areas of adult urology. Dr. Frontera has a special interest in the areas of minimally invasive surgery, endourology and urinary stone disease as well as lower urinary tract trauma and reconstruction and has published articles, chapters and lectured in these fields. He has been a member of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons performing Laparoscopic Urology Surgery since 1991. Dr. Frontera is a member of the following organizations: American Urological Association, American Urological Association North Central Section, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, American Medical Association, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Endourologic society and the Latin American College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Frontera attended medical school at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He did a one year internship in General Surgery followed by two years of surgery residency at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Frontera then completed his Urology Residency at Wayne State University in Detroit. After finishing his urologic training, Dr. Frontera became Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at WSU where he joined the teaching faculty as a full time staff. During his tenure, he also served as Director of the Endourology and the Urologic Trauma sections of the Department of Urology. In 1997 he left the department to join private practice. Dr. Frontera specializes in endourology, robotic and laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, urinary stone disease as well as lower urinary tract trauma and reconstruction. Additionally, he specialized in cryosurgery of the kidney and prostate. He has a special interest in urologic cancer, kidney stones, and reconstructive surger

Vijayalkshmi Gavini, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Gavini has been practicing Ob-Gyn specialty since 1978 at Providence Hospital. After 20 years of practice, she decided to concentrate on Gynecology with special interest in Pelvic Medicine, Urinary Incontinence, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, and Major Abdominal and Vaginal Surgeries. Her other interests are Menopause and Preventive Woman's Health with emphasis on addressing Emotional and Physical Health. Dr. Gavini is also involved in Resident Physician teaching. She is the Medical Director of Ambulatory Center for Ob-Gyn Residents. She has received outstanding teaching awards in 1982 and 1991. She also received APGO (American Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology) award for year 2004. She was voted top 100 doctors in Detroit Hour Magazine in 1993. She also received Award Of Excellence by Blue Care Network of Michigan for perfect patient satisfaction in year 2004.

Paul G. Hakim, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Hakim offers compassionate, comprehensive healthcare specializing in women's health from the reproductive through the menopausal years. Dr. Hakim has specialized training in minimally invasive surgery, including laser and laparoscopy.

Suzanne Hall, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center

Patrice L. Harold, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Harold offers minimally invasive surgery.

Michelle A. Herman, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
- Obstetric Care - Gynecologic Care - High Risk Obstetrics - Minimally Invasive Surgery - Urinary Incontenence - Alternatives to Hysterectomy

Patrick M. Hurley, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital

Chandrika M. Joshi, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Chandrika believes prevention is the number one objective along with patient education. Special interests include laparoscopic surgery and endometrial ablation. Dr. Chandrika also provides assessment for female urinary dysfunction and minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci Robot.

Jennifer I. Kaplan, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital

John A. Knapp, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center

Michael D. Mahoney, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center

Vinay K. Malviya, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Malviya is the current Section Chief of the Gynecology/Oncology Department at Providence Hospital. His philosophy is to cure cancer. His treatments offered are surgery and chemotherapy for gynecologic cancer. Dr. Malviya specializes in gynecologic oncology and Robotics in Gynecology.

Shiva J. Maralani, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Maralani practices all aspects of urology as part of the Michigan Institute of Urology, PC. Special interests include female urology, stone disease (kidney stones), urological reconstruction and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Maralani was named one of the Detroit area's top urologists in Hour magazine's 2004 and 2008"Top Docs" survey. - Minimally invasive surgery - Kidney Stones - Urologic Reconstruction - Uro-oncology - Prostate

Vijay K. Mittal, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Mittal is the current Section Chief of General Surgery at Providence Hospital. He specializes in general surgery and hepato-biliary surgery.

Robert Morris, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Morris is board certified in gynecologic oncology and limits his practice to the management of cancers of the female reproduction system. His practice includes surgical resection, chemotherapy, and clinical research. Dr. Morris was recognized as a "Top Doc" in obstentrics and gynecology by Hour Detroit magazine in 2008.

Paul C. Nehra, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
In 2004 and 2008, Dr. Nehra was named by his peers as one of the area's top obstetricians/gynecologists in Hour Detroit magazine's "Top Docs" survey.

Jeffrey L. O'Connor, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. O'Connor is a graduate of the University of Michigan College of Engineering and the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his urologic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Dr. O'Connor's interests include urologic oncology, female urology, kidney stones, and general urology. He has special interests in robotic prostate surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, prostate disease, and surgery for incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women, including urinary tract neuro-modulation. Dr. O'Connor in part of the Michigan Urologic Institute, the urology practice of Drs. Raymond J. Winfield, James B. Smith, and Patrick M. Hurley.

Joseph J. Prezzato, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Joseph Prezzato completed his residency at St. John Providence Hospital and Medical Center and was recently recognized with the 2010 Joseph Watts Award for Outstanding Clinical Performance and Compassion in the field OB/GYN. Dr. Prezzato strives to treat all patients like members of his family. Dr. Prezzato provides preventative adolescent and women's care, pregnancy care and menopause management, including hormone replacement therapy. He offers minimally-invasive robotic surgical options for a quicker recovery. Those surgical options include: advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, da Vinci? hysterectomy, myomectomy and sacrocolpopexy. Dr. Prezzato offers convenient same day, next day and early or late hour appointments for his patients' convenience. In order to provide the most personalized care for his patients and their family members Dr. Prezzato can also be reached 24 hours via pager, even when he is not on call.

Constantine Raphtis, DO
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Constantine Raphtis specializes in interstitial cystitis, urinary stress, incontinence, daVinci surgical robot procedures, and Her Option procedures.

Darryl R. Reaume, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital

Michelle J. Reinke-Young, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Reinke-Young specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, with a special interest in pelvic floor disorders and incontinence.

Edward W. Schervish, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Schervish specializes in laparoscopic surgery and conventional surgery for urologic cancers. He has a special interest in the use of clinical trials for treating urologic cancers. Dr. Schervish had a Fellowship specializing in Urologic Cancer Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City from 1989-1991. Dr. Schervish specializes in the following areas: - Minimally Invasive surgery - Urologic Cancer surgery - Robotic surgery - Laparoscopic surgery - Organ preservation - Neobladder surgery Dr. Schervish was named one of the Detroit area's top urologists in Hour magazine's 2008 "Top Docs" survey.

Leigh A. Solomon, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Solomon specializes in Gynecologic Oncology. She provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for women of all ages with endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. She is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and completed fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at Wayne State University. She is also proficient in the latest minimally invasive treatment alternatives using robot surgical techniques to appropriate patients to reduce post-operative pain, hospital stays and hasten recovery.

David A. Stone, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital

Jacqueline L. Taylor, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Taylor specializes in infertility evaluation and treatment and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Taylor also offers in office procedures such as uterine ablation, hysteroscopy and ultrasound, and minimally invasive daVinci Robotic procedures.

Dinesh J. Telang, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Telang specializes in female urology, urinary incontinence, pelvic prolapse and prostate cancer. Dr. Telang was named one of the Detroit area's top urologists in Hour magazine's "Top Docs" survey in 2007 and 2008

Kang-Lee Tu, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Tu specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. He provides care for women during pregnancy and care throughout life. His special area of interest includes infertility, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery and wellness care. Dr. Tu was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan and is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Providence Hospital before joining the Providence Primary Care Physicians Group. In addition he earned his MBA from Michigan State University. Dr. Tu performs surgeries and deliveries at both Providence Hospital and Providence Park Hospital. He is a proctor for the Divinci Robotic Surgery and has traveled to many parts of the country to teach. Dr. Tu is a board certified physician with American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Nathan V. Wagstaff, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Wagstaff offers patient-centered care for a wide range of obstetrical and gynecologic conditions, as well as health maintenance, and normal pregnancy care. His specific area of clinical interest and expertise is female chronic pelvic pain, including dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual periods), dyspareunia (pain with intercourse), and chronic, constant lower abdominal and pelvic pain. As a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society, Dr. Wagstaff stays on the cutting edge of knowledge in the field of chronic pelvic pain and can diagnose and treat pain of both gynecologic and non gynecologic origin. He uses a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and treatment of chronic pelvic pain, which can include medication, dietary modifications, physical therapy, trigger-point injections, counseling, and minimally invasive surgery including robotic surgery using the DaVinci system.

Gregory L. Weigler, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital

Jeremiah Whittington, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Whittington specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology. He provides treatment for fibroids, vaginal infections and endometriosis, bladder neck suspension, laser surgery, endometrial ablations, cryoablations, vaginal repair, hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. Dr. Whittington wishes above all things that you prosper and be in good health. Our greatest strength is our dependence and faith in God.