Dr. Russell obtained her medical degree from Michigan State University and completed her residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, Inc., affliated with Michigan State University. She is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Russell is an active staff member at both Covenant Healthcare and St. Mary's Hospital. Education: 1984 The University of Michigan, Bachelor of Science in Cellular & Molecular Biology 1988 College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University 1992 Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals, Inc. Certification & Appointment: 1995 to date, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Michigan State University 1994 Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1995 Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Professional Memberships American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American Medical Association American Medical Womens' Association American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists North American Menopause Society Michigan State Medical Society Saginaw County Medical Society Saginaw Surgical Society The Saginaw Women Physicians Group Hospital Affliations Covenant Healthcare System Mackinaw Surgery Center St. Mary's of Michigan Towne Centre Surgery Center Jennifer Kolbiaz graduated from Saginaw Valley State University having earned a Master of Science degree in Nursing. She is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and specializes in women’s health promotion and disease prevention. During your visit with Jennifer, she will listen, perform any necessary exam, provide information and guide you in your health care decisions. Topics of special interest to Jennifer are family planning, obstetrics, adolescent health and women’s heart health. Jennifer stresses prevention of illness through nutrition, weight loss and fitness, and smoking cessation. Jennifer’s practice ideals are based on integrity, sensitivity and respect for women of all ages, reflecting those of Dr. Russell’s practice. Heather Karenbauer earned her dual Master of Science in Nursing degrees from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. With over seven years experience in Women’s Healthcare, Heather brings an enthusiastic personality and her extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology to provide our patients with the comprehensive care they deserve. Besides well-woman exams, family planning and obstetrics, Heather has expanded her skills to include the treatment and management of abnormal pap results. She has completed additional education and training in colposcopy procedures and has been certified by the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Serving patients of all ages under the direct supervision of Dr. Russell, Heather is a welcome addition to our office and for our patients.

Pat received her degree in radiological technology from Ferris State University, and is registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. She has over twenty-three years of experience in obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound, and has continued to update her skills. Pat appreciates being able to offer personalized ultrasound service to all Dr.Russell's patients, and especially enjoys sharing the excitement of obstetrical ultrasound imaging with OB patients.

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