Rockhill Women’s Care

Lisa Amsterdam, MD, FACOG

OB/GYN specializing in outpatient hysterectomies, with offices in Missouri and Kansas. "I specialize in minimally invasive surgery, including outpatient hysterectomies, to get women back to their busy lives as quickly as possible. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time and traveling with my husband, two teenage boys, and our rescue puppy."

Education: Undergraduate – Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts, Biology (1992-1996) , Graduate – Northwestern University School of Medicine, MD (1996-2000) , Residency - Indiana University School of Medicine (2000-2004)

Certifications: Licensure, State of Missouri (2004) , Licensure, State of Kansas (2005) , Board Certified – American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2005)

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Courtney A. Angell, MD

OB/GYN with Rockhill Women's Care, with offices in Missouri and Kansas. "I consider OB/GYN a calling and a blessing. I understand the challenges of women as I, myself, work to balance motherhood with career. When I am not not caring for patients, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and practicing yoga."

Education: Undergraduate – University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (1999 – 2002) , Graduate – University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS (2005 – 2009) , Residency - Eastern Virginia Medical School, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2009 – 2013)

Certifications: Licensure - State of Missouri (2013) , Licensure - State of Kansas (2013) , Board Certified, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (2017)

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mary E. Brulja, DO

OB/GYN with Rockhill Women's Care, with offices in Kansas and Missouri. “I’ve been exposed to medicine my entire life. My dad was a family practice physician so I grew up surrounded by it. I used to sit in his office and read his books as a kid. I was a natural in science so I was never geared to go into anything other than medicine. OB/GYN was the only path that had a little bit of everything. We have plenty of time in the office, plenty of time in the OR, time in labor delivery, and I really enjoy working all those parts into the same job. It gets my adrenalin going. Being on call is a different type of energy I really don’t get with anything else.”

Education: Undergraduate – New York University, Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (2005-2009) , Graduate – Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, College of Medicine, DO (2009-2013) , Residency - New York Medical College, Internship/Residency (2013-2017)

Certifications: Licensure - State of Missouri (2017) , Licensure - State of Kansas (2017)

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology , Fluent in Spanish

Susan Ezell, DO

OB/GYN with Rockhill Women's Care, with offices in Missouri and Kansas. “I grew up liking science. I initially went into med school wanting to be a pediatric oncologist. Then I attended the women’s health module and immediately fell in love with it. OB’s have the chance to be there for some of the best and some of the worst times in a woman’s life whether it’s delivering their baby which is obviously a wonderful experience to complications in pregnancy or having a hysterectomy. I consider it a privilege to be with a person throughout those different experiences in their life, whether they’re good or bad. It’s an honor to be earn that trust from my patient.”

Education: Undergraduate – Kansas State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology (2004-2008) , Graduate – Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Master of Arts in Bioethics (2008-2009) and DO (2009-2013) , Residency - Ohio University, Internship/Residency (2013-2017)

Certifications: Licensure - State of Missouri (2017) , Licensure - State of Kansas (2017)

Johanna Finkle, MD, FACOG

OB/GYN with Rockhill Women's Care, offices in Missouri and Kansas. "I strive to provide consistent, high quality, safe OB/GYN care. I focus my care around the patient in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner. I am fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. I implement leading best practices. I achieve this by remaining current with medical literature and participating in OB/GYN evidence-based practice teams. My patients actively participate in decision-making, and I seek feedback to ensure patient expectations are met. My areas of interest include obstetrical care, family planning, minimally invasive surgery, and well-woman visits. I enjoy helping women stay fit and healthy through all stages of life by incorporating nutritional recommendations and exercise goals. In my own life, I value exercise and stay active with my three children ages 2, 5 and 8. My husband and I love raising our family in Kansas City and strive to balance work and family."

Education: Undergraduate – University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts, Biology (1998-2002) , Graduate – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, MD (2003-2007) , Residency - Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2007-2011)

Certifications: Licensure - State of Missouri (2011) , Licensure - State of Kansas (2011) , Board Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2013)

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology , Fluent in Spanish, Conversational in French

Cathanie Halberstadt, MD, FACOG

OB/GYN with Rockhill Women's Care, with offices in Kansas and Missouri. "I like working with patients to help them make informed life decisions and I really like working with young people and watching them grow up. I like to travel and have 4 children, two of whom are twins."

Education: Undergraduate – Pittsburg State University, Bachelor of Science, Biology (1979-1983) , Graduate – University of Kansas Medical School, MD (1983-1987) , Residency - Saint Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri (1987-1991)

Certifications: Licensure - State of Missouri (1987) , Licensure - State of Kansas (1994) , Board Certified – American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1993)

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Carla Pearman, MD, FACOG

OB/GYN with Rockhill Women's Care, locations in Kansas and Missouri

Education: Undergraduate – Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology (1975-1979) , Graduate - University of Missouri, Masters Degree in Business Administration, Masters of Sciences in Public Health (Health Care Administration) (1979-1983) , Graduate – University of Texas Health Science Center, College of Medicine, MD (1988-1992) , Residency - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Internship (1992-1993) , Residency - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Residency (1993-1996)

Certifications: Licensure - State of Missouri (1996) , Licensure - State of Kansas (2015) , Board Certified – American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1998)

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology , Specializes in MonaLisa Touch laser procedure for gynecological problems from menopause or childbirth

Crystal D. Taylor, DO

OB/GYN with Rockhill Women's Care, offices in Kansas and Missouri

Education: Undergraduate – Saginaw Valley State University, Bachelor of Science Degree – Biology with a Minor degree in Chemistry (2002-2006) , Graduate - Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Doctor of Osteopathy (2006-2011) , Residency - University of Missouri – Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri (2011-2015)

Certifications: Licensure - State of Missouri (2011) , Licensure - State of Kansas (2015)

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Gene VandenBoom, MD, FACOG

OB/GYN with Rockhill Women's Care, with offices in Kansas and Missouri. "My background has shaped my practice. I was a working-class student throughout high school, college, and medical school. I worked in the cafeteria, kitchen, and housekeeping at my high school, worked several years in the kitchen at Baptist Memorial Hospital, and many years as a Central Supply orderly at the old Menorah Medical Center. This has given me an appreciation and respect for hospital employees at all level of service. I carry that notion of respect throughout everything I do, including the care of my patients. I have two primary goals. In order of importance, the first is to do everything possible to ensure the safety of mom and baby. Secondly, I strive for each and every pregnancy to be a normal, vaginal delivery. I always prioritize my patients’ welfare. I initially recommend medical management for gynecological problems since this poses less risk and is more economical. I recommend surgery only after medically-appropriate attempts at management are exhausted."

Education: Undergraduate – Rockhurst College, Bachelor of Science Degree, Chemistry (1970-1974) , Post Graduate – Rockhurst College (1975-1977) , Graduate – University of Missouri School of Medicine, MD (1977-1981) , Residency - Truman Medical Center (1981-1985)

Certifications: Licensure - State of Missouri (1982) , Licensure - State of Kansas (2015) , Board Certified – American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1987)

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Julia C. Johnson, MD

Dr. Julia C. Johnson carries the family OB/GYN vocation to the next generation, as the daughter of Rockhill’s Dr. Mara Galvin. In addition to her medical training at prestigious Vanderbilt University, Dr. Johnson has acquired extensive experience through her international medical and surgical work in New Zealand and Haiti. She is certified in the advanced technology of DaVinci Robotic Surgical System. Dr. Johnson is described by her patients as approachable, nonjudgmental, informed, and a committed partner through each patient’s journey, whether it be a teen’s first exam, a mother’s pregnancy from conception through post-partum, or helping a woman thru surgery. In addition to her passion for obstetrics, she enjoys minimally invasive surgery, whether laparoscopic or robotic. Dr. Johnson has many interests. She enjoys live music, city league volleyball, fitness classes, painting, comedy, karaoke, travel, and spending time with her new puppy, Gary.

Education: Undergraduate – University of Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors and Distinction (2007-2011) , Graduate – University of Kansas School of Medicine (2011-2015) , Residentcy - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN (2015-2018)

Certifications: Kansas and Missouri (2019) , daVinci Surgical System Training and Certification , Fetal Monitoring Credentialing

Services: Obstetrics and Gynecology