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Reproductive health doesn’t stop at pregnancy. Neither do we.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

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Reproductive health doesn’t stop at pregnancy. Neither do we.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

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OB/GYN physicians for pregnancy, fertility, surgery, and high-risk conditions.

Heavy or irregular periods. Fertility questions. A pregnancy that needs closer monitoring. Hormonal changes that affect sleep, mood, and everyday life.

OB/GYN physicians at Kootenai Clinic support reproductive health at every stage of life. That includes routine visits such as annual exams and screenings, family planning and fertility evaluation, and gynecologic surgery when it’s needed, including procedures such as hysterectomy or tubal surgery.

Most visits happen at clinic locations across North Idaho, where OB/GYN physicians and certified nurse-midwives work together. If a pregnancy or condition becomes more complicated, your OB/GYN connects with Maternal-Fetal Medicine and other specialists.

Evidence-based Options

Benefits and risks explained

Your physician explains what the medical evidence shows and walks through the benefits and risks of each option so you can decide how to move forward.

Reproductive Medicine Specialists

Diagnosis, treatment, and surgery

OB/GYN physicians diagnose reproductive conditions, manage pregnancy, and perform surgery when it’s needed. As your needs change, you can stay with the same team.

Robotic Gynecologic Surgery

Smaller incisions, faster recovery

Some gynecologic procedures can be performed robotically, allowing surgeons to operate through small incisions with precise movements and often shorter recovery times.

“Our moms get to take care of themselves without missing a beat to take care of their families. Being able to get care that is specific to your needs locally with providers who love their community and running into you at the farmer's market on Saturdays is not something most of the country has access to.”

— Faith Krull, Certified Nurse Midwife

Care Services

Family Planning and Preconception

Evaluation and management of infertility
Sterilization procedures
Contraceptive planning and counseling

Pregnancy and Birth

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Prenatal care and advanced pregnancy monitoring
High-risk pregnancy management
Labor and delivery
Cesarean delivery
3D and 4D ultrasound imaging
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)

Postpartum

Postpartum medical follow-up
Pelvic floor therapy
Management of postpartum complications

Gynecologic Conditions & Surgery

Menstrual disorders and PMS
Menopause management
Urinary incontinence
Recurrent vaginal or bladder infections
Abnormal Pap smear evaluation

Minimally invasive and traditional surgical procedures, including:

Endometrial ablation
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Bladder repair
Hysterectomy
Labiaplasty

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Family Birth Center

Having a Baby

Midwifery

Kira’s Story

When planning for her second child’s birth, Kira thought her options were limited since her first had been born by cesarean. When her OB/GYN explained that she could choose a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), she was hesitant, but got the support she needed to overcome her fears. In the end, it became a wonderful experience—one that left her feeling comfortable, confident, and proud of how she brought her baby into the world.

“One thing that was really important to me was being able to give birth in a place that I knew was going to be prepped and ready for any dangers that might come.”

— Kira

National recognition for meeting rigorous standards in robotic surgery, including gynecologic surgery, helping patients recover with smaller incisions and greater precision.

Meet Your OB/GYN Team

You are supported by a coordinated team led by board-certified OB/GYN physicians. Together they address the full spectrum of reproductive and gynecologic health—from preventive visits and pregnancy care to advanced surgical treatment. Physicians, nurses, specialists, and community OB providers throughout the region coordinate so that many patients attend routine appointments at a nearby Kootenai Clinic and have their baby or more advanced procedures at Kootenai Health.

Shelby Apodaca, M.D.

Brenna McCrummen, M.D.

Nathan Meltzer, M.D.

Angelina Pearson, D.O.

Madeline Suppiger, M.D.

Katie Van Cleave, D.O.

Jessica Capaul, NP

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Schedule an Appointment

OB/GYN care is available across multiple North Idaho clinic locations. No referral needed for most patients unless your insurance requires a referral.