General OBGYN

General Obstetrics and Gynecology

Women's Center/University OB/GYN Associates
Physicians' Office Building
Suite 600, 725 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
Map & directions
Phone: 315 464-5162
Fax: 315 464-4615
Email: universityobgyn2@gmail.com
Upstate Women's Health Services
Upstate Health Care Center
1st Fl., 90 Presidential Plaza
Syracuse, NY 13202
Map & directions
Phone: 315 464-5210
Fax: 315 464-2141

The physicians in the general division furnish medical advice, education, and treatment in the entire range of Reproductive Health and Preventive Care. This includes services for adolescents, women in the childbearing age and the peri and post menopausal years.

Our physicians utilize the most advanced techniques available for birth control and the newer, evolving methods of family planning.

Both medical and surgical gynecological care are provided by this division, including advice and coordination for those interested in 'Complimentary Medicine'.

Complete maternity care services, involving a range of risk levels, and the entire range of family planning services, including those women with special needs and problems are available from our general division physicians.

Nicholas P Baranco, MD
Nicholas P Baranco, MD
315 464-5162

Education & Fellowships

  • Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2016
  • MD: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2012
  • BS: Hobart College, 2008, Physics

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Gestational Diabetes; Gynecologic Problems; Heavy or Extended Menstrual Bleeding; Menstrual Cramps; Pregnancy; Uterine Fibroids
Maureen Burke, MD
Maureen Burke, MD
315 464-5162

Education & Fellowships

  • Residency: Stamford Hospital/Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2015
  • MD: Case Western Reserve University, 2011
  • BA: Carleton College, Northfield, MN, 2004, biology

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Obstetrics and Gynecology; Abdominal Hysterectomy; Abnormal Uterine Bleeding; Atrophic Vaginitis; Cervical Dysplasia; Contraceptive management; more
Hans P Cassagnol, MD, MMM, FACOG
Hans P Cassagnol, MD, MMM, FACOG
315 464-8668

Education & Fellowships

  • MBA: University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 2012, MMM
  • MD: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 1998

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Obstetrics and Gynecology; Endometriosis; Gynecologic Problems; Levator Syndrome; Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery
Pauline M Devendorf, CNP, CNM
Pauline M Devendorf, CNP, CNM
315 464-5162

Education & Fellowships

  • Additional Training: SUNY Stony Brook, 2001, Midwifery/Women's Health
  • BS: Syracuse University, 1996, Nursing

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Obstetrics and Gynecology; Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility; Gynecologic Oncology; Cervical Cancer; Endometrial Cancer/Uterine Cancer; Fallopian Tube Cancer; more
Leah A Kaufman, MD
Leah A Kaufman, MD
315 464-8668

Education & Fellowships

  • Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 2002, OB/GYN
  • MD: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse College of Medicine, 1998
  • BS: SUNY Binghamton, 1994, Biology/Music

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Obstetrics and Gynecology; Contraceptive management; Ectopic Pregnancy; Endometriosis; Menopause; Menstrual Disorders; more
Jennifer Makin, MD
Jennifer Makin, MD
315 464-8668
Renee E Mestad, MD, MSCI
Renee E Mestad, MD, MSCI
315 464-4730

Education & Fellowships

  • Fellowship: Washington University at St. Louis, 2010, Family Planning
  • MS: Washington University at St. Louis, 2010, Clinical Investigation
  • Residency: Louisiana State University Health Science Center, 2002, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • MD: Kansas University Medical Center, 1998

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Obstetrics and Gynecology; Abdominal Hysterectomy; Cervical Dysplasia; Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia; Cervical Polyps; Ectopic Pregnancy; more
Daronda L Shepard, FNP-BC
Daronda L Shepard, FNP-BC
315 470-7905

Education & Fellowships

  • MS: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2012
George L Stanley Jr, MD
George L Stanley Jr, MD
315 464-5540
Brian W Thompson, MD
Brian W Thompson, MD
315 464-5162

Education & Fellowships

  • Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, 1995
  • MD: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse College of Medicine, 1991

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Obstetrics and Gynecology; Abnormal Uterine Bleeding; Cervical Dysplasia; Menstrual Disorders; Uterine Fibroids
Jodi B Wallis, DO
Jodi B Wallis, DO
315 464-8668

Education & Fellowships

  • Residency: UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, 2009
  • DO: Nova Southeastern University, 2005

Diseases/Specialties/Treatments

Obstetrics and Gynecology; Cervical Dysplasia; Contraceptive management; Gynecologic Problems; Heavy or Extended Menstrual Bleeding; Postmenopausal Bleeding; more