Maternal Health

Dr. Bennett joined Lawrence OB-GYN in 2011.  She earned her medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2006 and completed here OB-GYN internship in 2007.  Her residency was completed in 2010 at the University of Utah Hospitals & Clinic, Salt Lake City, Utah, where she also worked as a clinical instructor in the OB-GYN department. 

Dr. Holman joined Lawrence OB-GYN Specialists in 2015.  She worked in her hometown of Junction City, Kansas for 5 years before coming to Lawrence.  She earned her medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2005 before completing a four-year obstetrics and gynecology residency at Maricopa Medical Center/St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.

Logan Kracht, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Prior to joining the LMH Health team, Kracht worked for the Women’s Clinic of Johnson County-Olathe.
Kracht enjoys performing minimally invasive surgeries and getting his patients back to their daily life as quickly as possible. He is board-certified and is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Kracht enjoys spending his time away from work spending time with his wife and children and playing outside, going to the pool, playing board games and fishing. 

Dr. Riggs joined Lawrence OB-GYN in 2013.  She earned her medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2009.  She then completed postgraduate residency training in OB-GYN at the Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado, in 2013.

Dr. Underwood grew up in Oklahoma and earned a bachelor's degree in health and sports science in 2000 at the University of Oklahoma, where she was an Academic All-American in golf. She completed her medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City in 2006. Dr. Underwood finished her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2010 and joined the staff at Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, Texas. She joined Lawrence OB-GYN in 2014 and is Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Crystal Dunbar, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, joined the Lawrence OB-GYN Specialists team in 2021, though she has been with LMH Health since 2003. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and earned her master’s degree from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. Dunbar is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and is a part of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

Holly Dunoon is a board certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her master's degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. She earned her bachelor's in nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2007 and also earned a bachelor's degree in French and Psychology from the University of Kansas in 2005. Prior to earning her master's degree, Holly worked as a nurse at the University of Kansas Medical Center caring for postpartum women, newborns and women with high-risk pregnancies. 

Natalie Gepford, MSN, CNM, APRN, earned her nursing degree from Baker University and her master's degree from Frontier University in Hyden, KY where she also earned a post-master’s certificate in women's health. Gepford is an active member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Melissa Hoffman, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, has been with LMH Health since 2001. Though she has served in different roles, her focus has been providing nursing care and education on labor and delivery and maternal mental health. Hoffman received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Kansas School of Nursing in 2018 and joined Lawrence OB-GYN Specialists in 2019. She is an experienced maternal mental health provider, speaker and trainer and treats patients with post-partum depression. She is a board-certified psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner.

A longtime LMH Nurse within the Family Birthing Center, Kelly received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Kansas School of Nursing in 2015. Many hours of her graduate clinical experience were spent within Mt. Oread Family Practice.

Edna McCrary earned her undergraduate nursing degree from William Jewell College and her master’s degree from Frontier Nursing University. She is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner. Prior to joining LMH Health, Edna worked as a labor and delivery nurse in the Kansas City area and a nurse practitioner at Swope Health Central.

Pam Pray joined Lawrence OB-GYN Specialists in fall 2012. Pam has worked as a Certified Nurse Midwife since earning her CNM certification in 2005 at Kentucky's Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, where she also completed her master's in nursing in 2007. Before going to Kentucky to pursue midwifery, she graduated with a bachelor's in nursing from Washburn University in Topeka and worked for nearly ten years as an OB-GYN and labor and delivery nurse in the Kansas City metro area.

Lara Rivera joined Lawrence OB-GYN Specialists in March 2017.  She earned a bachelor of science in nursing in 2003 from the University of Kansas.  She also holds a master's degree in nurse midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, and a doctor of nursing practice degree from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.  She previously worked as a labor and delivery nurse and as a certified nurse midwife in Topeka and Kansas City areas.  She has served 20 years in the U.S. Army and Navy Reserves, and now is a midwife in the U.S. Navy Reserves.  She also has taught in an undergraduate program at Washburn University School of Nursing in Topeka. 

Deva received his Physical Therapy Assistant degree in 2009 and his Bachelor of Health Service Administration degree in 2011 from Washburn University. He recently completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University in May 2014 and is Board Certified through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. He has experience in both acute care and outpatient settings and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and an APTA Sports Section Member. His specialties include orthopaedic and sports medicine, movement assesment and analysis, and musculoskeletal injuries.

David graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's degree in athletic training and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Before joining OrthoKansas, David was an athletic trainer for rural high schools in Western Kansas. He has also worked for Overland Park Regional Medical Center as an athletic trainer specializing in soccer, football, and hockey with vast experience in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions and musculoskeletal injuries sustained during athletic activity. David is experienced in sports medicine, emphasizing on injury prevention in athletes, and also has a passion for orthopedics.

“As the director of sports medicine, I’m constantly searching for ways to elevate our approach to care. Top sports medicine programs do three things better than others – education, research and clinical practice. I’m passionate about working on these initiatives.”
Dan Lorenz isn’t only the Director of Sports Medicine at LMH Health OrthoKansas, he’s the only fellowship-trained physical therapist in sports physical therapy in Lawrence and the Kansas City metro.
Previously the owner and Director of Physical Therapy for Specialists in Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation (SSOR) in Overland Park, Dan earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences and a master’s in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida.
He also has a wealth of experience in the professional sports world. Dan worked as an athletic training intern for the Chicago White Sox; an assistant athletic trainer and physical therapist for the Kansas City Chiefs; and has served as a rehabilitation consultant for many local sports teams including Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs and Mavericks, as well as local colleges including Mid-America Nazarene University and University of Missouri-Kansas City. He was also recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as the 2018 Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Professional of the Year.
“Patients should choose LMH Health OrthoKansas because we have a consistent, proven track record of positive outcomes and results from our approach across the continuum of care. We’re passionate about helping you throughout your journey.”