Obstetrics & Gynecology

Gynecologic services in the office setting include counseling in various contraception methods, including oral contraceptives, the fitting of diaphragms, insertion of IUDs, and administration of injectable contraception such as Depo-Provera. Cancer screening of the breast and pelvic organs is routinely performed. Additionally, the physicians in this office are trained in all of the surgical aspects of gynecologic care. This includes expertise in advanced endoscopic surgery (video laser laparoscopy and hysteroscopy) and the use of lasers and colposcopy (with cryosurgery and LLETZ). Infertility evaluation and treatment is offered. Bladder surgery and pelvic floor reconstructive surgeries are also performed where indicated, often in consultation with urogynecology specialists.

Obstetrical care is provided at all our office locations. We are equipped to handle not only the normal, but high-risk patients and pregnancies. Facilities for ultrasound and fetal monitoring are available, allowing for care of many problems on site. Genetic counseling and amniocentesis is offered when indicated by the high-risk pregnancy specialists with whom we are affiliated. A trained, friendly and caring medical and office staff is on hand to assist in assuring the health of your pregnancy, and is sensitive to any medical or insurance issues you may have.

Staff

Physicians
Maria Briggs Maria G. Briggs
M.D.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Renee Cortland Renee Cortland
M.D.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Peter Doelger Peter J. Doelger
M.D.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Lawrence Lazor Lawrence Z. Lazor
M.D.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Tracy Levine Tracey E. Levine
M.D.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Michael Morosky Michael F. Morosky
M.D.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Kristin Shaneyfelt Kristen Shaneyfelt
D.O.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Nurse-Midwives
Pamela S. Haskins
CNM, RN
Nurse-Midwife
Kira L. Smith
M.Ed., CNM, LM, ICCE
Nurse-Midwife
Karen Sanderson
CNM, RN, MSN
Nurse-Midwife
Carissa Simmons
CNM, RN, MSN
Nurse-Midwife
Nurses
Debbie LaMar
RN, APRN, PC, NP-C

Specialties

Our affiliation with Hartford Hospital and John Dempsey Hospital at UCONN Health Center assures that we maintain proficiency in all current treatment modalities through a continuing medical education and "peer review" process.

Gynecology:

  • Contraception
  • Well-Women Care
  • Colposcopy 
  • Sterilization
  • Cancer Screening and Treatment
  • Genetic Testing Breast and Ovarian Cancer 
  • Infertility - Evaluation and Treatment
  • Menopause Managment
  • Laproscopic Surgery 
  • da Vinci Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision procedure) 

We offer the following in office procedures:

  • Novasure - for the treatment of heavy periods, for more information see:  www.novasure.com
  • Essure - permanent birth control procedure, for more information see: www.essure.com
  • Hysteroscopy - for diagnosis and treatment of uterine pathology

Obstetrics:

  • Prenatal Care
  • Natural childbirth
  • Family-centered care
  • Cesarean birth and Vaginal birth after Cesarean
  • Management of High Risk Pregnancies
  • Ultrasound
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Genetic counseling and Amniocentesis (through our High Risk Specialist Affiliate)
  • Full scope midwifery with 24/7 coverage 
Offices

100 Simsbury Road, Suite 206
Avon, CT [  Map It ]

533 Cottage Grove Road, Suite 208
Bloomfield, CT [ Map It ]
860.769.6820

85 Seymour Street, Suite 1019
Hartford, CT [ Map It ]
860.246.4029

47 East Main Street
Stafford Springs, CT [ Map It ]
860.253.5330

384 Merrow Road Unit L
Tolland, CT [ Map It ]
860.258.5330

1260 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 102A
Wethersfield, CT [  Map It ]
860-258-3440