Whether you need a wellness exam, OB-GYN or maternity care, heart care, cancer screenings or specialty care, doctors at Saint Thomas are here for you.
At Ascension Saint Thomas Women’s Health in Middle Tennessee, we understand that a woman’s healthcare needs change throughout every stage of life. From pregnancy and annual well-woman exams to menopause and specialty care, our doctors and care teams connect you to personalized care designed around your needs.
We know every woman’s health journey is unique. That’s why we start by listening to you, understanding your concerns, and helping guide your care with compassion and expertise.
Choosing the right OB-GYN is an important decision. At Ascension Saint Thomas, our OB-GYN doctors provide care throughout every stage of life — from annual gynecologic exams and preventive screenings to pregnancy care and menopause support.
Our care teams provide personalized women’s healthcare focused on your physical, emotional, and reproductive health needs.
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Whether you’re welcoming your first baby or growing your family, your preferences and healthcare goals matter. At Ascension Saint Thomas, your maternity care team takes time to get to know you, answer your questions, and support your birth experience.
You’ll have access to a multispecialty team throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery. More families choose Ascension Saint Thomas for the birth of their baby than any other health system in Tennessee.
Specialized care for high-risk pregnancies
If you need advanced pregnancy care, our maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialists provide care for high-risk pregnancies and pregnancy complications.
For newborn emergencies and advanced neonatal care, Ascension Saint Thomas offers:
As women age, healthcare needs can change. Pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause may affect pelvic floor health and lead to bladder, vaginal, or pelvic conditions.
At Ascension Medical Group Center for Female Pelvic Medicine, our specialists diagnose and treat pelvic floor disorders using personalized treatment plans designed around your symptoms and goals. In partnership with our Menopause Wellness Center, women also have access to specialized menopause care focused on whole-body wellness and symptom management through every stage of midlife health.
Learn more about women’s pelvic health services and treatment options.
Regular breast screenings are an important part of preventive women’s healthcare. Annual mammograms beginning at age 40 can help detect breast cancer earlier.
At Ascension Saint Thomas, we offer advanced breast imaging services, including 3D mammography technology.
By understanding your personal and family health history, our care teams help recommend the breast screening plan that’s right for you.
Talk with your doctor anytime you notice changes or have concerns between screenings.
Staying healthy starts with having a doctor who listens and understands your healthcare goals.
Your primary care doctor can help with:
Annual wellness exams
Preventive screenings and vaccinations
Minor illnesses and injuries
Mental and emotional health concerns
Chronic condition management
If you need specialty care, your doctor will connect you to the right specialists within Ascension Saint Thomas.
Cardiologists at Ascension Saint Thomas provide heart care tailored to women’s health needs.
Our specialists diagnose and treat heart conditions that commonly affect women, including:
Heart disease
Heart attack
Chronic chest pain
Pregnancy-related heart complications
We also provide perinatal cardiac care for women at increased risk for heart complications during pregnancy and follow-up care after preeclampsia.
Virtual visits may also be available for some appointments.
A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. At Ascension Saint Thomas, our multidisciplinary cancer care teams provide personalized treatment and support throughout your care journey.
If you have a family history of cancer, we also offer genetic counseling and testing.
If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, your care team may include:
Medical oncologists
Radiation oncologists
Breast surgeons
Nurse navigators
Together, they create a care plan personalized for your diagnosis and treatment goals.
We also offer advanced treatment options for gynecologic cancers, including:
Robotic-assisted surgery
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
Lymphatic mapping
Advanced chemotherapy options
Access to clinical research trials
Support services are available throughout treatment and survivorship.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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September 16, 2026
Dolores Campbell overcame stage 3 ovarian cancer after receiving swift, life-saving surgery and chemotherapy from Mali Schneiter, DO, at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville.
August 5, 2026
After years of struggling, Rutherford resident Larina lost over 200 pounds following bariatric surgery with Dr. Stephen Rich at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford.
July 22, 2026
To fulfill an Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee resident’s dying wish, activities coordinator Amber Beam brought the New York Metropolitan Opera to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Songwriter David Schmelhaus found life-saving care and spiritual strength during his battle with acute leukemia at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tenn.
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Middle Tennessee resident Roy Zacharias found life-saving care for Stage 3 esophageal cancer from Dr. John Lazar at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville.
January 28, 2026
At just 26 years old, a Nashville mother receives specialty heart care for women at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Women’s Center during her second pregnancy.
January 28, 2026
After two decades of seeking care for her heart symptoms, a referral to the Women's Heart Center at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart in Nashville, TN, gives a great-grandmother more time to enjoy her growing family.
January 26, 2026
Dr. Robert Rampp, general and endocrine surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, helped a Murfreesboro native detect thyroid cancer and saved his life.
December 31, 2025
A Lascassas, Tenn., couple received a heart bypass and kidney transplant at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West on the same day, then recovered and went home together.
December 11, 2025
After years of struggling with her weight, Stephanie turned to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro for bariatric surgery that changed her life.
December 5, 2025
In 2024, Dr. Stephen Rich, helps a patient with his bariatric journey at the Ascension Saint Thomas Bariatric Center.
November 17, 2025
A routine lung scan at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville revealed a hidden tumor in 63-year-old Greg Hall, leading to life-saving treatment and recovery.
October 31, 2025
After undergoing bariatric surgery at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, Ellen regained the energy to fully enjoy life again.
October 24, 2025
Using advanced ION robotic technology, the care team at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford helped a Murfreesboro resident detect and treat lung cancer early.
In June 2016, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee resident Sharon Nowlin began her fight against ovarian cancer with Ascension Saint Thomas and Tennessee Oncology doctors Johnetta Blakley and Alpa Nick in Middle Tennessee.
Now 27, Morgan reflects on her journey with breast cancer and the care she received at the Ascension Saint Thomas Women’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
September 17, 2025
With the help of the Ascension Saint Thomas Joint Replacement Institute, a Nashville woman overcame joint pain and is now thriving on the set of ABC’s 9-1-1 Nashville.
July 8, 2025
Dr. Mark Manwaring, colon and rectal surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee helps a patient find answers to symptoms that suggest Crohn’s disease.
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Ascension urgent care and orthopedic teams are here to help you manage your summer injury.
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Over a decade later, Saint Thomas is relaunching the Nothing Shall Be Impossible campaign rooted in faith, driven by medical excellence, and growing to meet the needs of tomorrow.
Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN, quickly responds to patients experiencing strokes and provides neurology and rehabilitation care to help with recovery.
In January 2024, longtime CNA discovered she had an ischemic stroke, and Dr. Lani Thomas performed a life-saving thrombectomy at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN.
Dr. Bobby Rampp, general surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, performed robotic bilateral hernia surgery to relieve a former Foundation board member’s severe abdominal symptoms.
A Nashville woman shares her story of overcoming rectal cancer with early detection and support from Ascension Saint Thomas for Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
February 7, 2025
Dr. Robert Rampp, an endocrine surgeon with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, helped treat a mother of three who found a thyroid nodule during a routine MRI.
Dr. Hannah Fish-Trotter, a cardiologist at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, helped treat a mother of two with a diagnosis and treatment of a heart defect found after pregnancy.
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart is launching the Women's Program to transform cardiovascular care for women through prevention, early detection and a multi-disciplinary approach in Middle Tennessee.
Hayley Wielgus had a premature birth at Ascension Saint Thomas, where support from the care team helped her daughter thrive after a four-week NICU stay.
November 8, 2024
Thoracic surgeon Dr. John Lazar at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee treated a patient’s severe airway condition with a robotic-assisted tracheobronchoplasty.
October 14, 2024
John McEuen, a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Bands is celebrating his life, thanks to the expert cardiac care he received at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville.
September 26, 2024
Dr. Jason Barnett, a gynecologic oncologist at Tennessee Oncology, helped treat a mother of two with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer that had spread to other parts of her body while receiving care at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown.
John Spooner, MD, neurosurgeon at Howell Allen Clinic with Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN, helps a grandmother with a large brain aneurysm get back to creating art.
Lung cancer teams at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN, perform Ion robotic bronchoscopy and resection for the first time in hospital history.
Mark A. Zenker, MD, cardiologist at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart's Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic, research with CAMZYOS helps grandmother feel better.
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West Kidney Transplant Center helps Nashville mom get a second chance with a hepatitis C kidney transplant.
Brooke got a second chance with a kidney transplant at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West Kidney Transplant Center in Nashville, TN.
September 26, 2023
Cardiologist Dr. Ricardo Lugo becomes Tennessee's first cardiologist to insert the Micra™ VR2 wireless pacemaker in a patient.
Knoxville man urgently receives a new heart and a second chance at life at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart in Nashville, TN.
Murfreesboro man gets emergency heart care when going into cardiac arrest during a prostate cancer removal at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford.
April 5, 2023
A Nashville couple turns to Ascension Saint Thomas Kidney Transplant Center for a kidney transplant, where a patient receives his wife's kidney.