Women’s 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. Scarlett Aldrich, a Kansas City native, earned a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the University of Kansas in 2008 before graduating from the KU School of Medicine in 2012. Prior to joining Plastic Surgery Specialists of Lawrence, Aldrich served as chief resident at the University of Kansas plastic surgery residency training program. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Sara Jones, APRN, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas School of Nursing and graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Master of Science in Nursing. She has been nominated for two DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nursing.
“I went into breast care because of my grandmother’s fight against breast cancer. It is important to me to take care of patients  with serious illnesses and support them through challenging times.”
Jones began her career working at the University of Kansas Health System’s Heart Center before completing her master’s degree.
“The thing I enjoy most about being an APRN is getting to know my patients as a whole and following them through their journey. I want my patients to be comfortable and know that I am there for them.”

Jan Morey is a certified Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner. She completed the NP program at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center in 1993, after earning a bachelor's in Nursing at Marymount College and a bachelor's degree in Health from Kansas State University. Jan has been with Lawrence OB-GYN Specialists since 1995. Her background also includes working with the Douglas County Health Department in the Family Planning Program, and as a labor and delivery nurse in Manhattan, Kansas.

Toni Pittman, MD, is a clinician working in the LMH Health Emergency Department and at Lawrence Vein Specialists. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Pittman completed her residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine, working at Methodist Hospital Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center and Wishard Memorial Hospital. Her areas of interest include clinical emergency medicine, pre-hospital care, mass gathering medicine, phlebology and shock/trauma medicine.

Jennifer Hawasli, MD, received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and earned her medical degree from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and her fellowship in Oncological Breast Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.
Dr. Hawasli focuses mostly on breast cancer, but also sees patients with benign breast disease and patients at higher risk of breast cancer to make sure it is caught early on when it is still very treatable. She says the comprehensive care and tools LMH Health offers for oncology patients is just one reason she recommends Lawrence Breast Specialists.
“My philosophy of care is truly about giving my patients power over their diagnosis. I want my patients to know about the disease, how we treat it and outcomes from those treatments.”
Dr. Hawasli is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, Association of Women Surgeons and American College of Surgeons.

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.

When Kathy Ramirez was in nursing school at Washburn University, she found her calling the day she spent a clinical rotation in the operating room. 
“I fell in love right away. I was in an eight-hour surgery and I was upset when it was time to leave. I knew that I wanted to start my nursing career in the OR.” 
And Kathy got lucky enough to do just that, spending the first 18 years of her career working in the operating room, recovery and pre-op at LMH Health. She returned to school at Washburn to earn her master’s degree in nursing and transitioned to a new career as a nurse practitioner. 
“I had a special interest in urology after working with one of the surgeons, and that’s where I landed. It’s been such a great fit. I love urology and helping people with all of their urologic issues.”  
Kathy is passionate about caring for women. She spends half of her time at Sunflower Pelvic Health where she sees women living with incontinence, prolapse and other female specific issues.  
“These are problems that impact your quality of life and get worse when you don’t treat them. It’s important to remember that you’re treating a person that could be your mom, your sister, or your best friend. The joy I get from helping people improve their quality of life is immense. That’s why I do this.” 
Kathy wants her patients to know that while she can’t turn back the hands of time, she can help improve your symptoms. But it’s important to remember that it will take time. 
“Don’t expect us to be able to alleviate all of your issues within one visit. Some of these issues may have been going on for years, and it may take us a while to identify the true issue and come up with a great plan for you. We want to help improve your quality of life.” 

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.

Dr. Kye Evans didn’t set out to become an emergency medicine doctor. He fell into it by accident.
“I was working as an undergrad in the ER and they sent me to an Emergency Medical Technician course. I loved the constant change and excitement, and I knew this is where I should be.”
After earning his medical degree from the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completing emergency medicine residency at the Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Dr. Evans spent a number of years working in the emergency department. That’s where you can really see an overlap with wound and vein care.
“We see a lot of wounds and injuries in the ED that result in bad outcomes. One of the things we try to do in wound is limb salvage, trying to prevent loss of limb and limb amputations. It made a lot of sense for me to continue in that field and provide comprehensive care for those patients.”
Dr. Evans has worked at the LMH Health Wound Healing and Vein Center since 2011 and serves as the clinic’s medical director. The clinic specializes in caring for diabetic foot wounds, allowing patients to maintain their normal lifestyle.
“The care you receive in our clinic is unique. You have the same nurse with you the entire time throughout your visit. They stay with you through your procedures, follow you through your care, and you really develop a relationship.” 

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. 

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.

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. 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.

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.

Caring for the residents of McLouth is important to nurse practitioner Melissa Norris. It’s in the area she’s proud to call home.
“I’m excited to work in McLouth because I live in a small town nearby,” she said. “I enjoy getting to create a bond with my patients, getting to know them and them getting to know me. That allows me to help them be healthier and gain the skills and knowledge to do that.”
Norris graduated from Wichita State University with her undergraduate degree in nursing and from Maryville University with her master of science in nursing.
She worked at Stormont Vail in the pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric behavioral health, then as a director of nursing at F.W. Huston Medical Center before joining LMH Health. Norris also continues to work alongside the team at the LMH Wound Healing Center. Her passion lies in providing primary care for patients at all ages and stages of life.
“I grew up in a small town and we only had a community hospital, so the doctors and nurses we saw there were within our community,” she said. “I’m excited to be able to offer services in McLouth so patients don’t have to drive into the city or travel far away to get care. I have the support of LMH Health, its providers and resources at my fingertips.”