THE BEST OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS
know that their patient's health care needs are unique. From pregnancy to bone health, to hormonal changes, you want the best OB/GYN doctor to be there for you, always. That’s why the OB/GYN specialists of Associated Physicians, LLP are partners in your health care every step of the way. We provide personalized, comprehensive health care in a warm and supportive environment at one convenient location, right here in Madison, Wisconsin.
We want you to have an enjoyable pregnancy and positive childbirth experience. Our goal as physicians is to provide support and counseling, intervening only when necessary for the health of you and your baby.
The gynecologists at Associated Physicians provide comprehensive health care for patients of all ages. We enjoy getting to know our patients and look forward to developing lasting relationships.
We work hard to provide our patients with up-to-date information and current reccommendations during their pregnancy. This page contains a wealth of guidelines and knowledge.
It is our continued goal to support the needs of lactating parents through consultations, educational resources, personal stories, and more!
You have questions, we have answers! Education is everything - find out more on our FAQ page here.
A simple scan could change your life! We suggest getting a mammogram to all of our patients. Learn more about other patients who have been impacted by this service.
Everything you need to know about OB-GYN services and more can be found on this page. Have a question that you can't find here? Contact us and let us know. We are here to help!
We asked our menopause experts, Dr.'s Schmehil and Berghahn, to answer a few of the most frequently asked questions about this uncertain time in a women's life.
As doctors, we LOVE that reading helps with improving focus and memory, and reducing stress, all while helping you learn important new perspectives.
PATIENT
HEALTH
is our first priority.
EXPERT CARE
As board-certified physicians and skilled registered nurses, we spend the time to get to know you well. We are always just a phone call away, whether you have a question or need to schedule a same-day appointment. We are committed to your lifelong health, so we give you the knowledge and resources you need to take the best possible care of yourself at every stage of life.
We are proud to practice at Associated Physicians, LLP, where families from Madison and nearby communities have received excellent patient-focused health care for generations. In fact, Associated Physicians, LLP is the city’s longest-serving independent multi-specialty medical practice.
For patients of all ages, we provide comprehensive, preventive care including exams, mammograms, birth control counseling, prenatal care and delivery, and surgical services including laparoscopic and gender-affirming procedures. We work to support wellness in all aspects of healthcare, but when problems occur we provide compassionate, effective diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, complications, and chronic conditions. We are committed to helping each patient we see make their own best health care decisions.
We also offer lactation counseling! We will meet with parents who are exclusively breast/chestfeeding to help with latching, parents who are exclusively pumping to show them how to utilize their pump more effectively, and anyone in between.
CONVENIENT & COMPREHENSIVE
We are a close-knit OB/GYN team dedicated to giving our patients the best in personalized care. We place a high value on effective communication and making sure we’re available when you need us. We are under one roof with colleagues who practice Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Podiatry, and more. Your entire family has access to expert health care at one convenient location. If you have a question about your health, we are happy to help.
IN-OFFICE PROCEDURES
Associated Physicians is committed to delivering convenient, high-quality care through a comprehensive range of in-office procedures. With options for comfort measures and sedation, patients benefit from increased flexibility, lower costs, and the convenience of receiving care in a familiar setting.
Our services include in-office hysteroscopy, colposcopy, LEEP, and a variety of other minor procedures.
We also have experienced ultrasound sonographers on site, allowing us to offer dating ultrasounds, low-risk pregnancy follow-up scans, and limited gynecologic ultrasounds right in the clinic. Our friendly team takes the time to get to know each patient, creating a more personalized and comfortable experience.
MEET
OUR TEAM
Dr. Amanda Schwartz
MD
Dr. Jill Masana
MD
Dr. Amanda Schmehil
MD
Dr. Shefaali Sharma
MD
Dr. Laura Berghahn
MD
Specialized Resources & Education
We are dedicated to providing patients with the tools they need to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Amanda Van Elzen, OB/GYN Nurse Educator, helps guide OB/GYN patients through many life situations. Her years of experience in direct patient care, means that our patients can be assured they are receiving the trusted, expert care that they deserve.
Amanda Van Elzen
RN
Her role is not only unique to our clinic, but it’s also the first and only role of its kind in the Greater Madison Area. We are excited to bring our patients such a distinctive opportunity. Amanda provides pregnancy, lactation, surgical, and mental health resources as well as general education to our OB/GYN patients. Pregnant patients will meet her during their first OB appointment, 30-week appointment, and postpartum OB visits. Amanda is also a Certified Lactation Counselor who provides evidence-based breastfeeding education and support to lactating persons and families through education, advocacy and compassionate care.
Amanda says, “My role is to facilitate knowledge and confidence in my patients, not only during pregnancy and delivery, but throughout the different gynecological stages of life. I am passionate about empowering my patients to advocate for their health; both physical and mental. I am able to team with our incredible providers to assure the patient is taken care of, in each and every facet of their life. I have a special interest in inclusiveness and diversity, ensuring that each person feels heard and represented.
Prior to delivering babies, where I worked alongside our incredible physicians, I worked at UW as a nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). When I am not working, I am a mom to two kind and energetic boys who live and breathe baseball, so you can find me at a baseball diamond, rain or shine! We have a menagerie of animals, and I'm obsessed with my dog, Fallon (please ask me about her!)! I also partner with my husband at his real estate company to stage and prepare homes and properties to buy and sell. I love to travel, read 3 books at a time, peruse thrift stores and I am a (semi-successful) connoisseur of keeping house plants alive and corny jokes."
Our Support Staff
Unlike other clinics, we know that it takes a TEAM to deliver the best care for our patients. From smiles at the front desk, to the warm, bedside manner of our nurses, medical assistants, to our detail-oriented lab and radiology technicians, we are dedicated to your health at every level.
Ashley
Megan
Department Supervisor
Jenelle
Tami
Taylor
