Faculty

Bio

Dr. Hammer Burns is the Director of Counseling Services at Reproductive Medicine Center. Her practice is primarily women's health psychology with special interest in reproductive health, perinatology, and sexuality.

Dr. Hammer Burns received a master's degree in counseling psychology at the University of St. Thomas in 1983 and a doctorate in family social science from the University of Minnesota in 1989. She is the co-author of Miscarriage: A Shattered Dream a book for consumers. In addition, she is co-editor of the only textbook for professionals on reproductive health counseling, Infertility Counseling: A Comprehensive Handbook for Clinicians, now in its second edition.

Clinical Summary

Clinical Interests: 

• Psychological aspects of infertile couples
• Women's Health Psychology

 Specialties:

• Gynecologic Oncology
• Mental Health Services
• Reproductive Medicine

Bio

Dr. Leah Henke completed both her medical degree and residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Minnesota. Her clinical interests include global women’s health, advocacy for equitable care, minimally invasive surgery, integrative care and health education. In her free time, she enjoys running, cooking, yoga, supporting the creative arts and exploring the outdoors.

Research Summary

Dr. Henke’s research interests include projects partnering with colleagues in low-income countries, quality improvement and patient experience, and improving access to care and outcomes for immigrant and refugee women.

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications:
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bio

Dr. Hoffman received her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Research Summary

Research interest:

• Resident and medical student education
• High risk obstetrics
• Preventative medicine

Clinical Summary

Clinical interests:
Benign gynecology; General obstetrics; Prenatal care; Office hysteroscopy; Essure procedure; Colposcopy; LEEP; Gynecologic surgery; Women's reproductive right; Contraceptive counseling; Laparoscopic hysterectomy

Board Certifications:
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bio

Dr. Hutto received her M.P.H. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and went on to complete her M.D. at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She completed her residency at the University of Minnesota, where she was elected Chief Resident. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Clinical Summary

Clinical Interests:
Obstetrics; Gynecology; Women's Health; High-risk Obstetrics; Benign Gynecology and Surgery; Women's Reproductive Rights; Contraception Counseling; Preventive Health Care

Bio

Dr. Jones received her MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, VT. Prior to her new appointment in Minnesota, she was a faculty member at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jones holds numerous leadership and advisory positions related to her care of women with substance use disorder in pregnancy.

Research Summary

Research Interests:

• opiate dependence in pregnancy
• educational programming in advanced clinical outcomes
• cardiovascular risk for women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy

Clinical Summary

Clinical interests:

• substance use disorders in pregnancy
• hypertension in pregnancy

Bio

Dr. Landers is the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health and is the Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division. He also serves as the Physician Chief of the Women's and Children's Service Line for M Health Fairview. Dr. Landers is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and former Board Examiner with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Landers is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine and is a nationally recognized expert in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and in Reproductive Infectious Diseases.

Research Summary

Research interests:

• reproductive infectious diseases
• preterm premature rupture of membranes

Clinical Summary

Clinical interests:

• Thrombophilias
• Infectious diseases
• Intrauterine growth restriction

Board Certifications:

• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Maternal Fetal Medicine

Bio

Dr. Larsen received a doctorate from the University of Iowa with an internship in Health Psychology from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She had a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic (Health Psychology) and at the University of Minnesota Program in Human Sexuality (Sexual Health).

Clinical Summary

Clinical interests:

• Health psychology
• Women's issues
• Sexual health
• Couple therapy

Bio

Dr. Mattson believes in delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care to women with cancer. She hopes to provide education and compassion to all women dealing with the difficult diagnosis of cancer so they can make an informed decision on their care that is aligned most with their personal goals. Her clinical interests are gynecologic cancer surgery and minimally invasive surgery. She derives the most joy from her work by creating meaningful and lasting relationships with her patients.

Bio

Dr. Sally Mullany joined the gynecologic oncology faculty of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health on September 1, 2011. Dr. Mullany's most recent position was as an assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Wake Forest University Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She completed her fellowship in gynecologic oncology and her residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mullany has received several awards in teaching, professionalism, and research during both her residency and fellowship. In addition, Dr. Mullany is the Director of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program in the Department of OB/GYN and Women's Health.

Clinical Summary

Clinical interests:

• Robotic gynecologic surgery
• Ovarian; Endometrial
• Cervical and vulvar cancer
• Primary prevention of gynecologic malignancy
• Hereditary cancer syndromes
• Clinical trial design & participation

Bio

Rahel Nardos, MD, MS was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She received a scholarship to attend Franklin and Marshall college where she earned her BS in Biopsychology. A Yale School of Medicine graduate, she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University in St. Louis. Following her residency, Dr. Nardos spent one year as staff surgeon at the Addis Ababa Hamlin Fistula Hospital and its multiple satellite medical centers in Ethiopia where served women with childbirth injuries. She then returned to the United States and completed her fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, as well as her master's degree in clinical research at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).

Dr. Nardos joined the University of Minnesota in August 2020 as associate professor in the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and also as the Director of Global Women's Health within the Center of Global Health and Social Responsibility. In her new role, Dr. Nardos hopes to support global and local partnerships that elevate the health of women in underserved communities through interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations that strengthen health systems through education, research, clinical care and community outreach. The meaningful difference she aspires to make is to leverage her unique worldview and life experience as an immigrant to serve as a human bridge, and to harness the collective wisdom and passion of our community so that quality and affordable healthcare is accessible to every woman, irrespective of the lottery of her birthplace.

Clinical Summary

Schedule an Appointment:
Minneapolis - M Health Fairview Women's Clinic (Riverside): 612-273-7111
M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center: 612-273-8383

Bio

Dr. Nyholm received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She went on to complete her residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic as well as a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Nyholm is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a subspecialty certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Clinical Summary

Clinical interests:

• Infectious diseases
• Cytomegalovirus
• Preeclampsia

Bio

Andrea O'Shea, MD, joined the department of OB/GYN in 2019. Dr. O'Shea received her MD and completed her residency at the University of Iowa and recently completed a Gynecologic Oncology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin.

Clinical Summary

Schedule an Appointment
Minneapolis - M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic, Appointments: 612-676-4200
Maple Grove – M Health Fairview Cancer Center, Appointments: 855-486-7226