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Guest Bio: Shana Dowell, MD

Board-certified ob/gyn and mother of three young boys, Dr. Shana Dowell places a high value on communicating issues of women's health with her patients in an approachable manner, with a mix of empathy, compassion, and humor. Dr. Dowell is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University, and she is the Chair of the Obstetrics and Pediatrics Department of NorthCrest Medical Center. She also maintains a thriving general ob/gyn practice in Springfield,Tennessee. She holds a particular interest in the treatment of vulvar disorders. Dr. Dowell completed her residency at Columbia University and the University of Rochester.  She holds an M.D. from the University of Rochester, a M.S. from Georgetown University, and an A.B. from Columbia University.