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Who Provides Care?
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Every physician on staff is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Each is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has privileges to practice medicine and perform surgery at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca.
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Physicians & Staff
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KATHLEEN GARDNER, MD
Dr. Kathleen Gardner was educated at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine. She completed her internship at the University of Pittsburgh and residency at Magee Women’s Hospital. She practices both Obstetrics and Gynecology and specializes in urinary incontinence. Coming to Ithaca from a large practice in rural Maine, Dr. Gardner is brimming with energy and cheer.
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STEVEN A. GELBER, MD
Dr. Steven Gelber was educated at Albany Medical College. He completed his internship and residency at Geisinger Medical center in Danville, PA. He practices both obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laproscopists. Dr. Gelber provides a wide variety of OB-GYN services and he is certified as a nuchal translucency sonographer as well as providing laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. He enjoys working with patients to educate them and help them make rational medical choices. He enjoys advocating for women in their healthcare choices.
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DVORAH MILNER, MD
Dr. Dvorah Milner was educated at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in OB-GYN at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She practices both Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Milner brings a thorough, thoughtful, and empathetic approach to her care of her patients. |
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JOAN SULLIVAN, MD
Dr. Joan Sullivan completed her OB-GYN residency at the University of Cincinnati after graduating from the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine. Prior to medical school, Dr. Sullivan received her Masters of Nursing from the University of Florida at Gainesville and worked in a hospital setting as a registered nurse and a clinical instructor. Dr Sullivan practices routine and surgical gynecology. Dr. Sullivan has just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan where she coordinated surgical care. She is a longtime favorite of many patients, who love her sense of humor and friendly, no-nonsense manner. |

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Nurse Practitioners & Midwives
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At OB-GYN Associates of Ithaca there are five certified nurse midwives (CNM) and a certified nurse practitioner (CNP) who assist our physicians in direct patient care. Our midwives care for and deliver low risk obstetrical patients. They also provide routine office gynecologic care, as does our nurse practitioner, Lorene Jump.
LORENE JUMP, ANP-C
Born and raised in Ithaca, NY, Lorene has been with the practice since 1986. She attended TC3 and Community General Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Her special interests are in all aspects of women’s health, including but not limited to infertility, diagnostic testing and treatments, well women exams, and obstetrics. She enjoys gardening, quilting and baking. Lorene also teaches childbirth classes at OB-GYN. |
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MARIE HARKINS, CNM
A nurse practioner as well as a midwife, Marie has a longtime following of patients from her years of practice in the Ithaca community. She attended SUNY Binghamton and Institute of Midwifery @ Philadelphia University. Marie enjoys running, biking, hiking, sailing, and knitting. Her gentle nature, respectful care and especially her heart warming laugh endear her to all. |
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MAHRIE MOORE, CNM
Mahrie joined OB-GYN Associates in 2009, after obtaining her Masters of Science in Nurse-Midwifery at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. She is a graduate of Carleton College where she studied psychology and obtained her Bachelors in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. Mahrie realized her interest and enthusiasm for health education during her years as the prenatal health coordinator for a safety net health clinic in Portland. Mahrie enjoys walking and hiking with her dog, photography, good books and travel. She is delighted to become a member of the Ithaca community.
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KATE PIERCE, CNM
Kate joined OB-GYN Associates as a midwife in 1991 after earning her master’s degree in midwifery form the University of Pennsylvania. She fell in love with the Ithaca area while earning a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell in the 1970’s. After studying nursing at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY, she returned to Ithaca and worked as an RN for five years in the OB-GYN Department and in the operating room at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca. |
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Location
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OB-GYN Associates of Ithaca
Call 607.266.7800
for an appointment.
Fax 607.216.0093
Main Office:
20 Arrowwood Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
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New satellite location
West Office:
1301 Trumansburg Road
Suite Q1
Ithaca, NY 14850
By appointment only
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