General Obstetrics and Gynecology
The section of General Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated
to 
providing comprehensive reproductive and gynecologic care to women
of all ages. We provide evaluation and treatment of gynecologic
problems including abnormal uterine bleeding, menopause, abnormal Pap
smears, pelvic masses, pelvic and vulvar pain, and infectious diseases. We
offer a full range of reproductive services including contraceptive
and preconceptional counseling and maternity care.
A unique aspect of our obstetrical services is our Midwifery Program. Our
nurse midwives work to ensure each individual woman's freedom to experience pregnancy
and birth in a safe, satisfying, non-interventive, and supportive environment.
Our staff works to bring you the important information about Women’s Health
and to provide competent care of sensitive issues in a caring environment.
Ellen Brock, MD, MPH is section head of General Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Her interests are abnormal uterine bleeding, minimally invasive surgery and vulvar pain. She is also involved in Public Health, having received her Masters in Public Health degree in 1998, and has a special interest in international health and in reproductive health policy.
Joseph Borzelleca, Jr., MD, MPH is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. In addition, he is a member of the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Preventive Medicine and Community Health, having received a Masters in Public Health degree 1998. His professional areas of interest include birth control, emergency treatment of pregnant women, diagnosing and treating ectopic (tubal) pregnancies, and gynecologic ultrasound.
Stephen Cohen, MD, MBA is an Associate Professor and Vice-Chairman of Ob/Gyn and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He obtained his Masters in Business Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1998. His specialty interests include residency education, gynecologic surgery, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Philippe Girerd, MD is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and board certified. His areas of clinical interest are laparoscopic surgery, chronic vaginitis, and vulvodynia.
Christine R. Isaacs, MD is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and
Gynecology. She received her medical degree at Hahnemann
University in Philadelphia and her residency and internship at Medical College
of Virginia.
Nicole Karjane, MD is an Assistant Professor and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Her area of interest is pediatric and adolescent gynecology.
Catherine Matthews, MD is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Her professional areas of interest include incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse with a special interest in anal incontinence and the injury that is sustained to the pelvic organs at the time of vaginal childbirth. She is actively involved in research regarding incontinence and prolapse. She is Director of Clinical Services for the VCU Institute of Women's Health.
Chris Morosky, MD is a new member of our faculty and an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He received his undergraduate degree from Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT. His medical degree and residency were both at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, CT.
Nan O'Connell, MD is an Assistant Professor and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She is one of the newest members of our faculty. She received her medical degree at University of Virginia and did her residency here with us at Mecical College of Virginia in the early 1990's. Her undergraduate degree was from Princeton Univerity in New Jersey.
John Pierce, MD is
board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and Internal Medicine and is an Associate Professor. His
areas of interest include gynecologic surgery, minimally invasive surgery
(including hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery), menopausal medicine,
and adolescent medicine. He is the Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clerkship Director for third and fourth year medical students.
MIDWIVES
Margherita Rickell, RN, MA, CNM Margie's areas of interest are general Ob/Gyn, midwifery care and the Centering Pregnancy Group for Prenatal Care.
Kathryn Beaton, BSN, CNM, IBCLC received her training at the Midwifery Institute of Philadelphia University and VCU School of Nursing. Her clinical specialties are general Ob/Gyn and midwifery care.
Brenda T. Brickhouse, CNM was trained at the University of South Carolina and VCU/VCUHS. She received herer Nurse Midwife degree at Georgetown University in Washington DC. Her areas of interest are women's health, midwifery care and Center Pregnancy Group Prenatal Care.
Emily C. Bennett RNC, MS, WHNP is a nurse practitioner and member of our faculty. Her areas of special interest are adolescent medicine, sexually transmitted diseases, office gynecology and colposcopy.
Natalie Moses, RNC, MS, WHNP is a nurse practitioner. Her areas of special interest are obstetrics including teen pregnancy and office gynecology.
Andrea Burnett, BSN, MSN, RN, WHNP received her training at our own VCU School of Nursing.
Tricia D. Beisch, RNC, WHNP received her degree at the VCU School of Nursing. Her specialty is Gynecologic Oncology.
Office Locations
Serving Downtown:
VCU Medical Center
Women's Health at Nelson Clinic
11th and Marshall Streets, Suite 600
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Phone: (804) 828-4409
Fax: (804) 828-6084
Map and Directions
Serving the West End and South Richmond:
Women's Health at Stony Point
9000 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: (804) 560-8950
Fax: (804) 560-7343
Map and Directions