Physicians
"The best part of my job is building a relationship with my patients in order to make a difference in their lives.” Dr. Gaetze feels there’s no other field like OB/GYN for providing both high-tech procedures and a full spectrum of care throughout all stages of a woman’s life.
"I chose Avera because I wanted to come back home to South Dakota." Dr. Kallemeyn enjoys reading, listening to music - CD's, concerts and musicals - playing violin or piano, and traveling.
"Ultimately, I am most rewarded when I can be a part of the precious moments in my patients' lives." Dr. McKay enjoys the scientific process and working with people. She is also active in road biking and is an identical twin. Even more amazing - her twin sister works at Avera Medical Group McGreevy!
"I chose Avera because they are dedicated to their patients and committed to patient care." As a mother of three, Dr. Peters enjoys helping bring children into the world and helping make patients well.
"I chose Avera because I wanted to continue the Avera OB/GYN tradition that my father began in Worthington." Dr. Salama enjoys working in women's health, and is proud to be practicing near where she grew up in southwestern Minnesota.
"I love being able to be involved in one of the most joyous moments of a person's life - having a child. And it is very rewarding to develop long term relationships with my patients." Dr. Scott chose to practice at Avera in part because physicians, nurses and staff strive to serve all patients equally, leading to the best care possible.
"I chose Avera because their mission is so similar to my goals: to positively affect women’s lives, health, and pregnancies." Dr. Uhing has a special interest in both high and low risk obstetrics, as well as in-office procedures such as endometrial ablations. In 2007, Dr. Uhing received the Bayer HealthCare Best Teaching Resident honor at the University of Kansas.
"I chose Avera because I interned here in 1974, and am excited to watch my three children follow my footsteps into the medical world." Dr. Wirtz loves everything about OB/GYN. She also loves her two dogs - a golden retriever and an Irish wolfhound - and enjoys skiing and golfing.
Nurse Midwives
Certified Nurse Midwife
Lisa is especially interested in adolescent health care for both pregnancy and gynecology. She also enjoys helping all women feel comfortable and at ease through their pregnancy and birth experience. She spends her free time reading, baking and enjoying the outdoors with her husband, Shawn, and children Isaac and Tessa.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Teri has extensive experience with prenatal education and an interest in breastfeeding counseling. When she is not at work, Teri enjoys spending time with her husband, Troy, and being a mom to her children Amanda, Sam and Rowan.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Melanie provides outstanding health care for women from adolescence through menopause. "I chose Avera because of its reputation for excellent care of women. Avera and I both believe in a holistic approach to care, looking at the whole picture of one’s health rather than just a test or a number. I believe healthy women and mothers make for healthier communities and Sioux Falls is an excellent community to raise healthy families."
