Our Providers & Staff - Women's Health Center of Southern Oregon

Dr. Cohen believes part of her job is being her patient’s advocate, explaining risks and benefits and making decisions as a team. She received her OB/GYN training at the University of Miami and moved to Grants Pass to develop a small town practice that puts the patient first. She has three boys and loves everything about the outdoors. Dr. Cohen is bilingual and speaks Spanish.

Dr. Cohen delivers babies and performs surgery at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.  Click on this link to view her Asante profile.

Dr. Eagan is an Ob/Gyn because he enjoys taking care of patients through their whole spectrum of life: from contraception and childbirth to midlife hormones and later-life incontinence and prolapse issues.  He specifically enjoys surgery and is at home in the operating room.  Because of this surgical interest, his practice focuses on pelvic floor problems from a minimally invasive approach.  He is Bio-TE certified for hormone pellet therapy and MonaLisa Touch certified for laser therapy.

Dr. Eagan graduated from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008.  He then went on to Akron, Ohio to do his Ob/Gyn residency, finishing in 2012.  He and his family have been here ever since. His wife is an Oregon native, that was the initial draw to this beautiful state.  Now having been here awhile, he can’t picture himself anywhere else. When not in the office or operating room, he can be found enjoying Oregon’s great outdoors while trying to keep up with his teenagers or ocean fishing every weekend possible.  

Dr. Eagan performs surgeries at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Grants Pass Surgery Center, and Asante Outpatient Center in Grants Pass. He also sees patients at our Ashland office and performs surgeries at Asante Ashland Community Hospital.  Click on this link to view his Asante TrMC profile.

Dr. Lauren Javernick joined Women's Health Center in August 2021. She completed her residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas before moving to Grants Pass with her husband and baby son.

Lauren grew up with a mother who was a neonatal intensive care nurse and her mom's love for these 'tiny humans' inspired Lauren to choose OB/GYN as her specialty in medical school.  She is passionate about sharing education with her patients and working together with them to create personal care plans.  While 'delivering birthdays' is one of her happiest moments, Dr. Javernick welcomes and cares for patients of all ages.

Dr. Kelly finds the practice of OB/GYN to be a rare privilege, partnering with women to optimize their reproductive health and overall quality of life. Dr. Kelly wants her patients to know that she will be their ally, helping them to develop personalized solutions for their medical issues. Dr. Kelly graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and trained in Philadelphia, PA. She and her husband take full advantage of the  outdoors, enjoying cycling, hiking and snowshoeing in Southern Oregon with their two chocolate labs, Rogue and River.

Dr. Medley knew as a child that she would go into obstetrics. She says, “There is nothing more wonderful or magical than the birth of a child.”  She has four children of her own and knows the challenges and joys of motherhood.  She went into OB/GYN because she wanted to be able to take care of women throughout their life span. Her GYN practice includes the full scope of GYN care from the early pediatric consultation, teen care, family planning, pain, abnormal bleeding, abnormal pap smears, menopause care, genitourinary symptoms, all the way to the pelvic support problems of centenarians.  She has been practicing for over 20 years and loves the Rogue Valley. In her free time is constantly listening to Audiobooks, hiking, biking, walking her goats, and doing volunteer education programs at the local high schools.

Dr. Medley has been on many leadership committees and Chair of the Obstetrics Department at Asante Three Rivers Community Hospital.  She does all her deliveries and major surgeries at Asante.  She also operates at the Grant Pass Surgery center. She does in-office ultrasound-guided procedures, hysteroscopy, labiaplasty, and Mona-Lisa Touch.

Click on this link to view her Asante profile.

Dr. Peters graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2018 and completed her OB/GYN residency at Memorial University Medical Center. Dr. Peters enjoys partnering with her patients through all walks of life. She has a special interest in adolescent gynecology, infertility and reproductive endocrinology, and management of menopause. She is very open with her patients and incorporates mental well-being and health into her practice to provide a holistic approach to management.

Dr. Peters enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and their pup during her off time. She loves painting with acrylics and watercolors and draws inspiration from her hikes.

Dr. Shelton completed medical school and his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA.  Dr. Shelton became an OB/GYN to take care of all women across their entire life-span and finds every aspect of care very rewarding. From partnering with patients through a safe and healthy pregnancy, to guiding women through the variety of gynecological issues, Dr. Shelton works to be each patient's advocate for quality of life and reproductive health. He has a strong interest and skill in minimally invasive surgery and is happy to be part of our provider team.

He and his wife (and dogs) enjoy everything about the outdoors including hiking, rock climbing, camping and mountain biking and know that southern Oregon is the perfect place to settle and become part of a community.

Lauren believes in empowering women to prioritize self-care throughout all aspects of life.  She strives to partner with her patients to guide them in achieving their individualized health goals.  Her intention is to help her patients become the healthiest and happiest version of themselves.  Lauren fosters a nurturing environment with clear communication to personalized care plans based on patient preferences and goals. 

She is native to Southern Oregon and feels passionate about returning to the community to provide care for women of all ages.  Lauren has nearly a decade of experience in healthcare.  She began her nursing career in emergency services where she gained valuable knowledge and experience.  When not in the office, she finds happiness in spending time with her husband and daughter, enjoying outdoor activities, including rafting, skiing, and hiking.

Amber earned her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Oregon Health Sciences University. She has been so honored to have the opportunity to serve the women of southern Oregon here at the Women's Health Center. She enjoys specializing in full spectrum women's health with a particular passion for adolescent care and full spectrum birth control.

In addition to her love for the clinic, she assists in various obstetric and gynecologic surgeries and works closely with the physician team to manage all patients while they are admitted to the hospital. She appreciates and values the special trust and relationship she develops with her patients. After many years living all over the world, she and her husband are happy to be home raising their two children in southern Oregon.

Crystal received her bachelor’s degree from Mount Carmel College of Nursing in Columbus, OH in 2008. She spent many years as a labor nurse, guiding laboring moms through one of the most memorable and vulnerable times of their life.  She graduated from Kent State University in Ohio in 2022 with a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner degree.  She is looking forward to providing holistic care throughout the span of each of her patient's lives.  She provides an inclusive environment with respect and courtesy to honor all her patients’ values and goals.

Crystal and her family relocated to Grants Pass and are delighted to be surrounded by the mountains and the natural beauty of the area. Personal time is spent settling in her new home, filling it with the aroma of her baking treats and beautiful cakes! Family time includes hiking and exploring, and enjoying the new community and surroundings.

Denise started her career in healthcare as an RN in southern California. She gained valuable experience in many settings including hospital cardiac care, air ambulance service and rehabilitation care. A Nurse Practitioner since 2017 - she is now an Family Nurse Practitioner - Denise and her family relocated to Grants Pass in 2021 She believes in delivering compassionate care to women of all ages. 

Lauren received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2019 and relocated to Oregon in 2020 where she began her career in primary care. She is excited to join Women's Health Center and will be seeing patients in our Ashland location.  Lauren believes in individualized patient-centered care and works to educate each individual so they can be an advocate for their own health. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors by gardening, hiking, camping, and especially visiting National Parks.

Rachel received her Physician Assistant training in the Philadelphia area and has been practicing for four years. She believes that knowledge empowers women to live a healthy life, and therefore is passionate about educating each of her patients to be her best self.

She is excited to be settling in the Grants Pass community and invest in the women and families who live here. In her free time she enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband, taking their dog on long walks, playing volleyball and making a mess in the kitchen!

Sarah developed a passion for OB/GYN while on her clinical rotations in rural upstate New York. She believes all patients should have control of their own reproductive and sexual health. Whether it’s help with contraception, conception, routine gynecologic care, or there is a problem that needs addressing, she will be an advocate and a partner in your health and wellness. She has a special interest in addressing sexual dysfunction as well as pelvic and vaginal pain, both chronic and
acute. In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, Sarah assists with surgical cases and works with the team of physicians and physician assistants caring for patients admitted to the hospital.

Sarah recently relocated to Grants Pass and joins Women’s Health Center after practicing in a busy OB/GYN clinic for more than five years outside of Salt Lake City. She looks forward to getting to know all the wonderful things that southern Oregon has to offer!