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Laura April Gago, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, as well as the medical director of Gago Center for Fertility, with locations in Brighton, Lansing, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gago has been cultivating personalized fertility care for couples throughout the community since launching the practice in 2007.

After graduating from medical school at the University of California at San Diego, Dr. Gago and her husband decided to return to her native Ann Arbor to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Michigan.

Following her residency, Dr. Gago went on to complete a rigorous reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at Wayne State University in Detroit, where she ultimately accepted an assistant clinical professor position. Just one year later, Dr. Gago became the University of Michigan In Vitro Fertilization Medical Director, during which time she developed the Fertility Preservation Program and the Donor Oocyte Program.

Dr. Gago’s goal was always to have the freedom to provide state-of-the-art fertility care and complementary wellness programs for couples trying to conceive. That’s why she launched Gago Center for Fertility nearly 12 years ago.

Since then, the practice has grown to serve more couples in the Brighton, Lansing, and Ann Arbor communities. In 2014, Dr. Gago opened Gago IVF, an IVF lab in a peaceful setting, so that couples can enjoy individualized fertility care in a comfortable environment.

Dr. Gago is passionate about helping couples start the family of their dreams. At Gago Center for Fertility, she can do just that.

Laura April Gago, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, as well as the medical director of Gago Center for Fertility, with locations in Brighton, Lansing, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gago has been cultivating personalized fertility care for couples throughout the community since launching the practice in 2007.

After graduating from medical school at the University of California at San Diego, Dr. Gago and her husband decided to return to her native Ann Arbor to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Michigan.

Following her residency, Dr. Gago went on to complete a rigorous reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at Wayne State University in Detroit, where she ultimately accepted an assistant clinical professor position. Just one year later, Dr. Gago became the University of Michigan In Vitro Fertilization Medical Director, during which time she developed the Fertility Preservation Program and the Donor Oocyte Program.

Dr. Gago’s goal was always to have the freedom to provide state-of-the-art fertility care and complementary wellness programs for couples trying to conceive. That’s why she launched Gago Center for Fertility nearly 12 years ago.

Since then, the practice has grown to serve more couples in the Brighton, Lansing, and Ann Arbor communities. In 2014, Dr. Gago opened Gago IVF, an IVF lab in a peaceful setting, so that couples can enjoy individualized fertility care in a comfortable environment.

Dr. Gago is passionate about helping couples start the family of their dreams. At Gago Center for Fertility, she can do just that.

Lana Powell, MD, provides personalized care to her patients at Comprehensive Women’s Health, with locations in Oxford and Birmingham, Michigan. She is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with more than 20 years of experience.

A Michigan native, Dr. Powell has remained in her home state throughout her career. She attended the Wayne State University of Medicine in Detroit and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, where she continues to be a part of the attending staff. She was also previously a faculty physician at the University of Michigan, specializing in general obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Powell is known for having a very warm bedside manner and making her patients feel at home. Her extensive experience in the field of gynecology has given her the capacity to discern her patient’s concerns and needs. Dr. Powell’s special interests include minimally invasive surgery and breast disease.

Dana O’Connor, DNP, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. in Rochester Hills and Troy, Michigan. Dana takes a holistic approach to care, providing medical support that encourages your wellness in all aspects of your health care. 

Dana attended Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan. She then worked as a labor and delivery nurse assistant at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. During that time, she was working on completing her certifications in holistic nursing and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).  After obtaining her certifications, she went on to pursue her master’s degree in nursing at Frontier Nursing University. 

She joined Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., in 2017, but moved to Denver, Colorado with her family in 2021. She returned to the practice in 2023 and is excited to be back home in Michigan.  

Outside of clinical practice, Dana enjoys spending time with her son, husband, and their energetic dog named Theo. They love everything that the Michigan community has to offer, including the good food, skiing, parks, taking trips to the lake, and outings to downtown Detroit.

Buffie L. Severns, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., with two convenient locations in Rochester Hills, Troy and Lenox, Michigan.

Buffie started her nursing career in the United States Army as a combat medic. She went on to earn her associate’s degree in nursing from San Antonio College in Texas, her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and her Master of Science in Nursing as a certified nurse-midwife from Wayne State University.  

She has traveled extensively, following her husband’s military career, and has been blessed to work in many different areas of nursing, including pediatrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and outpatient women’s health. Buffie was a certified childbirth educator and instructed classes in Kansas, West Virginia, and South Korea. She is also a certified physical fitness instructor-trainer for the US Army Pregnancy Physical Training Program.

Buffie is an all-time favorite and has quite an amazing reputation. She provides intensely personal and loving care to all of her patients. 

Her professional passions include pregnancy and childbirth education, family planning, and menopausal issues. Buffie’s personal passions include spending time with her husband, sons, and grandson. Together, they enjoy boating, water skiing, doing yard work, and playing with the family dog.

Megan Nelson, MSN, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife on the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. She cares for patients throughout Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan.

Megan completed her Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery at the University of Michigan. Prior to earning her Master's degree, she received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Palomar College in California and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boise State University. During her time in California, Megan served as a volunteer doula. She also worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, from 2019 to 2022. 

At Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., Megan's professional passions include providing holistic and trauma-informed care, supporting physiologic labor, perinatal mental health, and advocating for patient autonomy. Outside of the midwifery world, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, Blake and Colton. She also loves good wine, food, and coffee!

Sophie Harrison, MSN, CNM, WHNP, is a certified nurse-midwife on the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. She cares for patients throughout Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan.

Sophie completed her Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery at Yale School of Nursing. Prior to earning her Master's degree, she received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, with a major in ecology. During her midwifery program she worked as a nurse at a freestanding birth center. She worked as a midwife in New York's Hudson Valley and Kalamazoo before returning home to southeast Michigan to provide care in 2021.

Sophie's professional interests include preventive and preconception care and perinatal education. She loves supporting patients and families of all kinds throughout their pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. In her spare time, Sophie enjoys reading, running, and hanging out with her fiancé Chris, their dog Lulu, and cats Goose and Bugs.

Amy Tooley, MD, is proud to provide comprehensive care to patients at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., which has locations in Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan.

Dr. Tooley attended Michigan State University for her undergraduate training. She received her medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and completed her residency at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak. In residency she served as the resident representative for the robotic surgery curriculum and was recognized for excellence in maternal fetal medicine.

Dr. Tooley enjoys taking care of patients at all stages of life. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical procedures including robotic surgery, general and high-risk obstetrics, and infertility work-up and treatment. She values providing individualized care and shared-decision making with her patients.

In her free time, Dr. Tooley enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog. She loves traveling, skiing, and spending time on the water. She looks forward to meeting and caring for the incredible patients of Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C.!

Eleni Pittenger, M.D. is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality of women’s health care to patients in the metro Detroit area.

Dr. Pittenger attended The University of Michigan where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University’s School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak. In residency, she was recognized for excellence in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Pittenger is passionate about not only minimally invasive surgery, but also making women’s health care accessible to all women. She enjoys educating and advocating for her patients.

Dr. Pittenger enjoys exercising, trying new restaurants and spending time with her husband, Jason, and daughter, Ruby. She looks forward to meeting and caring for the incredible patients of Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C.!

Staci Hopkins, M.D., is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist bringing ten + years of experience to the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., in Rochester Hills, Troy and Lenox, Michigan. Dr. Hopkins strives to create a personal and fulfilling relationship with each of her patients.

Dr. Hopkins was raised in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University in East Lansing for her undergraduate training, followed by Michigan State University College of Human Medicine for her medical degree. Dr. Hopkins then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chicago, Illinois, at Rush University Medical Center. She was chosen as chief resident during her final year, and upon graduation received the Excellence in Surgery award, presented by the attending physicians.

Dr. Hopkins has an amazing breadth of knowledge in all things Obstetrics and Gynecology. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, addressing menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, infertility, menopause, etc. She also loves putting her obstetrical patients at ease, taking the time to answer questions and guide them through their pregnancy. Dr. Hopkins is also very experienced at taking care of high-risk pregnancies. She forms tremendous bonds with her patients; this allows them to feel comfortable, during routine care as well as during difficult times. Dr. Hopkins is skilled at all gynecologic surgical procedures, including a specific interest in minimally invasive/laparoscopic surgery. She has special training in the Da Vinci robotic hysterectomy allowing faster return to normal life after surgery.

Dr. Hopkins is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She lives with her husband, their two young daughters, and their fur baby pooch. She enjoys sailing and baking in her free time.

Patricia Goymerac, M.D., joined Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., in 2006. Dr. Goymerac brings nearly twenty years of experience to the team and is proud to provide comprehensive care to patients throughout Rochester Hills, Troy and Lenox, Michigan. 

Dr. Goymerac grew up in Oxford and graduated from Oxford High School. She attended the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, graduating cum laude in 1997. Dr. Goymerac returned to Michigan to attend medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids and graduated in 2001. 

Following medical school, Dr. Goymerac completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, where she was Chief Resident. She then worked as a Faculty Attending Physician at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, also in Chicago, before returning home and getting married in 2006.

Dr. Goymerac is an Hour Detroit Top Doc and is known for her excellence in problem solving, loving demeanor, and strong relationships that she develops with all of her patients.   

Dr. Goymerac is certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

Amy Heeringa, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Heeringa provides compassionate gynecological care to patients in Rochester Hills, Troy and Lenox, at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. 

Dr. Heeringa obtained both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She went on to complete her residency at The Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. 

At Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., Dr. Heeringa sees women for a wide range of women’s health needs. She has special interests in normal pregnancy, general gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, contraception, menstrual disorders, menopause, and abnormal Pap smears. Dr. Heeringa is a NAMS certified provider in the area of menopause. Dr. Heeringa also has specialty training in robotic and single-incision robotic hysterectomy. 

Another Hour Detroit Top Doc, Dr. Heeringa has been recognized for her concentration in menopausal medicine and gynecologic surgery.  

When she’s not working, Dr. Heeringa enjoys spending time with her husband, David, and their two children.

Soyoun Bark, M.D., is a dedicated obstetrician and gynecologist on the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. She provides high-quality care to women throughout Rochester Hills, Troy and Lenox, Michigan. 

Dr. Bark was born in Incheon, South Korea, but spent most of her life in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she still has family. She received her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry at the University of Washington before pursuing her medical degree at the University of Nevada. 

In 2014, Dr. Bark moved to Michigan, where she completed her residency at Beaumont Royal Oak. As a resident, she was given the Excellence of Laparoscopic Surgery Award. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

At Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., Dr. Bark specializes in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, and adolescent gynecology.

An Hour Detroit Top Doc, Dr. Bark has the gift of immediately putting patients at ease. She brings a lighthearted joy to both OB and GYN patients.  

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Bark enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She loves cooking, traveling, and watching reruns of The Office.

Brandy Kennedy, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., which has locations in Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan. 

Brandy completed her Nurse-Midwifery program at Frontier Nursing University, earning a Master of Science in Nursing. Before becoming a certified nurse midwife, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Royal Oak Beaumont for 7.5 years.

Brandy spent over six years in the US Navy. During her military service, Brandy first found her love for pregnancy and birth while serving on the labor and delivery unit at Naval Medical Center San Diego, caring for military women and spouses. She also has spent four years on sea duty, serving as a member of the ship's medical team.

Outside of work, Brandy enjoys spending time with her family, watching her daughter play hockey, and being an avid Swiftie.

To schedule a consultation with Brandy or another member of the team at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., call the office or book an appointment online today.