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Obstetrics and Gynecology and
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physicians

OB-GYN and MFM at Southcentral Foundation

Southcentral Foundation OB-GYN and MFM provides comprehensive reproductive and gynecologic health services, including routine gynecologic care, high-risk obstetrics, midwifery, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and reproductive health.

We care for 1,500 births each year through a collaborative team of OB-GYNs, MFM specialists, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support employees. The department’s approach is grounded in SCF’s relationship-based care model, partnering with customer-owners to provide culturally respectful, evidence-based, and individualized care.

By working closely across disciplines, we strive to deliver safe, high-quality care while building trusted relationships that support the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout every stage of life.

Why Practice OB-GYN and MFM at SCF

Integrated Care Teams

12 hour L&D Shifts

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Full-scope OB-GYN

Practice within a strong primary care network, with time, technology, and team support to provide comprehensive care.

  • Clinic days: Provide care to 10–14 customer-owners each clinic day, allowing time to address obstetric and gynecologic needs thoroughly.
  • Statewide specialty care: Support customer-owners and Tribal Health Organizations across Alaska through telehealth consultations and counseling as well as directing transportation of customer-owners that need acute care.
  • Field clinic opportunities: Bring gynecologic care to customer-owners in rural communities through field clinic travel outside Anchorage.
  • Comprehensive surgical practice: Perform major gynecologic surgeries alongside an OB-GYN colleague, with access to robot-assisted laparoscopic technology.
  • Integrated labor and delivery support: Work alongside highly skilled certified nurse midwives.

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Join a collaborative team delivering safe, coordinated obstetric care.

  • Structured in-house coverage: Provide obstetric coverage in shifts of up to 12 hours, with an OB-GYN colleague in house during the day and available from home overnight.
  • Integrated labor and delivery support: Work alongside highly skilled certified nurse midwives who are integrated into labor care, obstetric triage, and postpartum rounding.
  • Specialty resources: Access in-house internal medicine hospitalists and general surgeons, with MFM available on call.
  • Statewide collaboration: Use telehealth to support customer-owners and Tribal Health Organizations across Alaska.
  • Coordinated acute care: Collaborate with regional hospital teams to guide treatment and coordinate transportation when customer-owners need urgent or higher-acuity services.

Make an impact in complex maternal and fetal care

MFM provides consultation and specialized care for complex pregnancies, with opportunities to evaluate and manage medical conditions during pregnancy, perform fetal echocardiography, provide antepartum testing, and support patients with fetal abnormalities or previous pregnancy complications. The team includes specialized nurse case managers, fetal echocardiography-certified sonographers, and genetic counselors, with advanced ultrasound technology including Voluson Expert and E10.

Find the resources to do your best work

Practice in a state-of-the-art clinical environment with advanced technology, integrated specialty services, and a supportive infrastructure designed to make complex care more manageable. A structured call model, including time off following night and backup shifts, supports work-life balance. Physicians also benefit from competitive compensation and a wellness-focused environment that values quality, professional growth, and long-term well-being.

Team Testimonials

“After years of working in international settings with Doctors Without Borders and other organizations, I came to Alaska seeking another meaningful professional adventure. What I found was an experience unlike any other — one that transformed both my career and my perspective on medicine. The customer-owners we care for teach me every day, make me laugh, make me connect, and make me a human in a world where medicine is frequently dealt with in ‘shifts’ and ‘fill the box’. At SCF, I am part of a team committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-owner centered care. The opportunity to build lasting relationships with customer-owners, take the time to understand their needs, and support meaningful health outcomes is incredibly rewarding. This environment allows providers to make a genuine difference while growing professionally and personally.”

Dr. Reinou Groen, Physician, Medical Director OB-GYN

“I was drawn to Southcentral Foundation because of its relationship-based model of care and commitment to Alaska Native and American Indian communities. What has kept me here is the collaborative culture — I never feel like I’m making difficult decisions alone, and everyone is working toward the same goal of providing the best care for customer-owners. The most rewarding part is building long-term relationships with families and seeing customer-owners return because they felt heard, respected, and cared for. If you are looking for a place where teamwork, purpose, and meaningful connections are at the heart of medicine, SCF is a truly special place.”

Dr. Melissa Tondre, Physician, Medical Director OB-GYN

“I initially chose Alaska as a unique and beautiful place to raise a family, but found my professional calling at Southcentral Foundation. Practicing maternal-fetal medicine here offers a rewarding combination of clinical complexity, professional autonomy, and purpose. Caring for customer-owners across Alaska means collaborating with obstetricians, family physicians, midwives, and rural healthcare teams through telemedicine and in-person consultations. We help families navigate complex pregnancies and important decisions while providing high-quality care across a vast region.

What makes Southcentral Foundation truly special is its commitment to caring for the whole person. With strong case management, behavioral health, and social services, I’m able to focus on providing the best possible medical care. Having the privilege of caring for Alaska Native and American Indian families as they grow their families reminds me every day why I chose this field.”

Dr. Christina Rodriguez, Physician, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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