Maria Parham Health has added an OB/GYN physician to its team.
Dr. Rachel Anne DeSpenza has joined the MPH staff, according to a press release from MPH Communications Coordinator Donna Young.
“We are excited to bring Dr. DeSpenza to the region to help make our communities healthier,” said Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health. “Her training and focus on community health programs for women and families are exceptional, and Maria Parham is excited for the positive impact she will have.”
DeSpenza received her medical degree and a master’s in Health Science from Yale School of Medicine. She recently completed her OB-GYN Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT, where she served as administrative chief resident.
She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating with highest honors. Her academic and clinical excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including the William U. Gardner Memorial Student Research Fellowship, the Yale School of Medicine Medical Student Research Fellowship, and the ACOG CT Section Outstanding Student James F.X. Egan Award, among others.
At Maria Parham Health and Maria Parham Women’s Care, DeSpenza brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to patient-centered care, hospital officials said. She is now accepting new patients and looks forward to contributing to the health and well-being of our community.
Call 252.492.8576 to schedule an appointment.