Information for women throughout the life-cycle.
* To see all the articles on a certain topic, click on the topic under the Information heading at the left.
* To look for a specific word or subject, put the word or words into the search box at the upper right. All the articles containing that word or subject will come up for view.
* If you need help finding an article or you want to suggest an article, or you just have a question use the contact page.
Contact us. or check us out : now on Twitter
Here you can find information that Dr. McKernan and Dr. Folkestad encourage their patients to read. Whether you are interested in your pregnancy, or gynecological topics you can use this as a resource.
Dr McKernan, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He will work with his expectant moms to have the safe, comfortable delivery that they are looking for. He has a passion for healthy babies and will give you the attention and time needed to work toward that goal.
Dr McKernan also is interested in new and more natural ways of promoting women’s health throughout the lifecycle and to that end is now providing bio-identical pellet hormone therapy to his patients. Together with the RN and Physician Assistant we will be able to achieve a natural and long-lasting balance to quality of life hormone imbalances you may be experiencing.
Dr. Folkestad is also board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and collaborates with his patients for the type of delivery experience they desire. You will feel that you are able to make choices that are best for your situation in the labor and delivery of your baby. He will work with you so that you have the facts you need to make the best choices for your health and a healthy baby.
Our website includes pregnancy information on what to expect each trimester, medications that you can take, diabetes in pregnancy, labor and delivery, epidurals and much more. There are exercises to help with back pain in pregnancy, information on lab tests and ultrasounds as well as post op and post-partum instructions. If you have a birth plan or specific needs during your delivery experience, be sure to meet with one of our 3 RN’s to discuss your birthplan. New treatments for heavy periods, procedures for permanent sterilization and links with discussion on endometriosis as well as pellet therapy information are all available here.
Our office also has 2 Physician’s Assistants :
Samantha Laisure-Pool PA-C is an Arizona native went to Thunderbird HS and graduated in the top 10% of her class. She went to U of A and graduated cum laude with a degree in English Literature and Judaic Studies. Then studied abroad in Israel. After finishing there she went to Midwestern University for a Master’s of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She is especially interested in vaginal and vulvar disease and enjoys practicing in all areas of Women’s Health. You may also see her in the operating room where she assists Dr. McKernan and Dr. Folkestad.
Kendra Ibrahim PA-C has lived here for 15 years; she went to ASU where she graduated cum laude with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She then attended Midwestern University and graduated with her Master’s of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Kendra is married and has 2 beautiful children. She likes to do well-woman care, including post partum checks, OB checks and annual gynecological exams. Her special area is patient education and teaching.