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Consuelo Carmona, MD	Mary Mark, MD	Analisa Villarreal, MD
Kristina Chongsiriwatana, MD	Rebecca Okun, MD	Julie Wheir, MD
Gileen Elder, MD	Lydia Prado, MD	Alana Williams, MD
Steven Gough, MD	Shamarie Sais, MD	James Wurzel, MD
Lucille Grier, MD	Lori Saiz, MD
Sharice Hammond, MD	Jody Stonehocker, MD

Consuelo Carmona, MD

Downtown Office

• Dr. Carmona is a transplant from the Show Me State of Missouri and has been with the practice since 1988. She loves taking care of women especially when she has the honor of being involved with the birth of their babies. She has already delivered her first generation of babies. Her time away from work is spent with her husband Wallace, daughter Malia, son Aidan, the 2 family dogs Avalon and Knight, and her 2 Amazon parrots Mo and Flash.
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• Medical School: University of Missouri Medical School, MD, 1984
• Residency: University of New Mexico, 1988
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1990
• Professional Affiliation: Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Carmona views herself as a provider of healthcare and information, and allows women to make their own choices, which can include alternative medicine.

Kristina Chongsiriwatana, MD

Jefferson Lane Office

• Dr. Chongsiriwatana was born and raised in Albuquerque and attended Amherst College in Massachusetts. She missed New Mexico during her four years back East, so returned to Albuquerque for medical school and doesn't plan on moving away again.  She likes to travel, knit and crochet in her free time and is engaged to be married in June 2009.  Many of her patients call her Dr. Chong, which some women find easier to pronounce than her seven syllable last name.
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• Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 2004
• Residency: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 2008
• Board Certification: Board Eligible, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Professional Affiliation: Junior Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Chongsiriwatana loves taking care of pregnant women and helping them navigate through what can be a scary time by reassuring them throughout their pregnancy. She's excited about the many new contraception options for women, which are innovative and much easier for women.

Gileen Elder, MD

Westside Office

• Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine, MD, 1985
• Residency: Wright State University School of Medicine, 1989
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1991
• Professional Affiliation: Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Elder provides individualized and comprehensive women's healthcare for women from adolescence through the post-menopausal years. She emphasizes preventive healthcare, patient education, and direct involvement of the patient in all decisions regarding her medical care and treatment.
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Steven Gough, MD

Jefferson Lane Office

• Dr. Gough grew up in the USAF, but considers Albuquerque his home. When not seeing patients or participating on the WSNM management team, he loves to spend time with his wife Kathy and their children Katie and Robert. He hung up his soccer cleats just before he hit 40 but still loves to ski.
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• Medical School: University of New Mexico, MD, 1993
• Residency: Texas Tech University, 1997
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1999
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Gough enjoys all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. One of his favorite parts of his job is talking to his patients and really getting to know them. He believes it is important to discuss all treatment options so a woman can make an informed decision.

Lucille Grier, MD

Westside Office

• Dr. Grier is originally from Albuquerque and is excited to be back in New Mexico with her entire family nearby. After spending her undergraduate and medical school years in New Orleans, she then moved to New York and completed her residency at North Shore University Hospital. Outside of the office, Dr. Grier enjoys being with her family, singing classical music in a choir setting, reading novels, karaoke, and traveling to tropical islands.
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• Medical School: Tulane University, New Orleans, MD, 2004
• Residency: North Shore University Hospital, 2008
• Board Certification: Board Eligible, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Professional Affiliations: Junior Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Grier loves the whole spectrum of OB/GYN care, but has a particular interest in delivering babies and minimally invasive surgeries.
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Sharice Hammond, MD

Downtown Office

• Medical School: Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, MD, 2002
• Residency: Christiana Care Health Systems, Newark, DE 2006
• Board Certification: Board Eligible, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Professional Affiliations: Junior Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Hammond has a special interest in pediatric gynecology and works with females from newborns through seniors.
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Mary Mark, MD

Downtown/Westside Office

• Dr. Mark grew up in New Mexico and has been with WSNM since 1984. After having the privilege of delivering thousands of babies over the course of many years, she has scaled back her practice and now provides office-based gynecology services out of the Riverside Plaza Office on Albuquerque’s Westside. Dr. Mark served as the President of WSNM from 1997- 2007. She is the proud mother of three children: Kara, Michael and John.
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• Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MD, 1980
• Residency: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1984
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1987
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Mark loves working with her patients, many of whom she’s known for numerous years.

Rebecca Okun, MD

Jefferson Lane Office

• Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Okun joined WSNM in 1991 after completing a four year Federal Government pay back at the Gallup Indian Center. She has a very busy practice in the Northeast Heights Office and also serves as the Clinical Director of the WSNM Management Team. She has two grown daughters, she is an accomplished singer, and has performed with Musical Theatre Southwest and Opera Southwest.
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• Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD, 1983
• Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital, 1987
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1989
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Okun believes in total healthcare, and places emphasis on general screening, mammography, cholesterol screening, exercise, and adequate nutrition. Her special interests include menopause, hormone replacement therapy, adolescent gynecology and surgery.

Lydia Prado, MD

Jefferson Lane Office

• Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, MD, 1970
• Internship: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 1971
• Residency: University of Michigan, 1974
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1976
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Prado has been practicing gynecology exclusively for many years now and enjoys getting to know her new patients and visiting with old patient friends. She also has a strong background and deep interest in adolescent and pediatric gynecology.
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Shamarie Sais, MD

Downtown Office

• Medical School: University of Wisconsin at Madison, MD, 2000
• Residency: University of Wisconsin at Madison, 2004
• Fellowship: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, University of Wisconsin at Madison, 2006
• Board Certification: Board Eligible, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Professional Affiliations: Junior Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr Sais’ practice focuses on lifestyle changes and surgical treatment options for women with urogynecology issues and pelvic floor disorders. She offers treatment and education to help women to regain their independence and allow them to live full and active lifestyles.
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Lori Saiz, MD

Hospitalist

• Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MD, 2001
• Residency: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 2005
• Board Certification: Board Eligible, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Professional Affiliations: Junior Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr Saiz considers her ability to listen to, and address, a woman's individual needs to be her greatest assets. By spending time understanding these needs, she can positively impact the lives of the women she is fortunate to care for. She believes that quality care begins with patient education which allows her patients to take an active role in improving and maintaining their health.
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Jody Stonehocker, MD

Jefferson Lane Office

• Dr. Stonehocker is overjoyed to return to Albuquerque after spending three years practicing in San Diego, California. She is a fluent Spanish speaker looking forward to establishing relationships with patients here in New Mexico. When not at the office, she loves to spend time with her husband Walter and their two daughters Maya and Clara. She also enjoys cooking, the great outdoors and a great novel.
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• Medical School: University of California, San Francisco, MD, 2001
• Residency: University of New Mexico, 2005
• Board Certification: Board Eligible, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Professional Affiliations: Junior Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Stonehocker enjoys caring for her patients and their families throughout the many milestones of their lives, taking time to really listen and get to know them well. She believes strongly in patient education and empowering women to make their own health care decisions by discussing all treatment options available.
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Analisa Villarreal, MD

Downtown Office

• Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, MD, 1997
• Residency: University of New Mexico, 2001
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Villarreal believes that the relationship a woman has with her physician is the basis for good quality health care and develops that relationship by listening and attending to her patients' concerns. From birth to menopause, she tries to provide information to take the mystery out of healthcare.
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Julie Wheir, MD

Jefferson Lane Office

• Dr. Wheir has lived in New Mexico since 1995 and completed her undergraduate education, medical school and Ob/Gyn residency training at the University of New Mexico.  She is very active in many outdoor activities including running, mountain biking and skiing.  She enjoys these activities with her husband, Will, and spending time with their dogs, Hunter and Dutch.  They are expecting a new addition to their family, a baby boy, in October 2008.
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• Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 2004
• Residency: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 2008
• Board Certification: Board Eligible, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Professional Affiliations: Junior Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Wheir is interested in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. She is committed to establishing personal relationships with her patients with a focus on patient education and preventive medicine.

Alana Williams, MD

Downtown Office

• Dr. Williams grew up in the nearby state of Colorado. She enjoys the field of obstetrics and gynecology and has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery. She also keeps busy at home with her husband Luis and daughter Miel. In her free time she enjoys running (5 marathons), hiking, cooking and snow skiing.
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• Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2002
• Residency: University of New Mexico Medical Center, 2006
• Board Certification: Board Eligible, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Professional Affiliations: Junior Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: Dr. Williams’ favorite part of being an OB-GYN is establishing strong, lasting relationships with her patients as she works with them through many phases in their lives: from the childbearing years through menopause and later stages. She feels privileged to be able to counsel women in key healthcare decisions during all these different stages.
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James Wurzel, MD

Downtown Office

• Dr. Wurzel is married with three children and three cats. His children are teenager Gabriela, toddler Sebastian and infant Julius. His cats are Chiarascurra, meaning "light and shadow" in Italian, so named because she is black and white, Macchiatta who is espresso brown with a white nose, and Kalina, named after a Mexican superhero. In his free time, he hangs out with his children and likes to shoot pool when he gets the chance.
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• Medical School: University of Arizona School of Medicine, MD, 1999
• Residency: University of New Mexico, 2003
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American College of OB/GYN
• Special Interests: A fluent Spanish speaker, Dr. Wurzel specializes in minimally invasive surgical solutions for women who need surgery, but prefer smaller rather than larger incisions. He is excited about several new treatment options available to patients at WSNM. For women suffering from heavy, painful or abnornmal periods, he recommends either the Novasure device or the Mirena IUD. For women wanting permanent birth control, Dr. Wurzel suggests the Essure device, which can be performed in the WSNM office without general anesthesia.