Since 1964, Essex County OB/GYN has provided comprehensive reproductive health care on the North Shore of Massachusetts. From teens to young adults to the midlife and beyond, we believe that caring for you means caring about you. At every stage of your health journey, we strive to make your health care accessible, personalized, and thorough. Generations have come to rely on Essex County OB/GYN and our patient-driven approach for routine gynecologic care, gynecologic surgery, family planning, pregnancy care, and postpartum support. When you choose Essex County OB/GYN for your health care, you are choosing a team that works for you.
Since 1964, Essex County OB/GYN has provided comprehensive reproductive health care on the North Shore of Massachusetts. From teens to young adults to the midlife and beyond, we believe that caring for you means caring about you. At every stage of your health journey, we strive to make your health care accessible, personalized, and thorough. Generations have come to rely on Essex County OB/GYN and our patient-driven approach for routine gynecologic care, gynecologic surgery, family planning, pregnancy care, and postpartum support. When you choose Essex County OB/GYN for your health care, you are choosing a team that works for you.
At Essex County OB/GYN, caring for you begins with caring about you. Since 1964, our practice has proudly served generations of patients across the North Shore of Massachusetts, providing comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care throughout every stage of life.
Our team of board-certified OB/GYNs, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants is dedicated to delivering exceptional preventive, diagnostic, and acute care. We take the time to listen, support, and guide our patients with compassion and expertise. Outstanding health care means meeting you where you are and providing services to fit your needs. At every stage of your health journey, we strive to make care accessible, personalized, and thorough.
For your convenience, we offer weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. You can reach your care team online through MyBILH Chart or by phone for time-sensitive questions. Patients who are in labor or have urgent gynecologic concerns can speak with a provider at any time, day or night.

Courtney Fox, M.D.
Excellent Doctor
Kristin Dovan, CNM
Very kind! And greeted me with a smile
Courtney Fox, M.D.
She is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. She is calming and thorough.
Pam Schwedler, WHNP-BC
she was sooo nice and coaoprative
Elizabeth Scannell, M.D.
Great doctor, listens, kind compassionate intelligent
Kristin Dovan, CNM
Easy to talk to, and thorough. She made me feel comfortable and really listened to my concerns.
Melissa Sherman, M.D.
She was very understanding, and knowledgeable, was able to answer all my questions and concerns.
Tess Brickley, CNM, WHNP
Amazing initial visit!
Melissa Sherman, M.D.
Excellent bedside manner, Dr Sherman is very knowledgeable esp around menopause management choices and takes the time to listen and talk with you.
Melissa Sherman, M.D.
Excellent care by Dr. Sherman! She addressed all my concerns and had a plan of care for me. She is very attentive, caring, and empathetic. Glad i switched to her practice! She is top notch!!!