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.

Megan Cook, CNM
Really kind and helpful
Pam Schwedler, WHNP-BC
Friendly. Helpful. Listens.
Nicole Smith, WHNP-BC
Nicole is amazing! So friendly, personable, and makes you feel very comfortable.
Megan Cook, CNM
Dr. Megan Cook is the best! She’s very personal and friendly, it’s like meeting up with a friend. I’d highly recommend her!
Nicole Smith, WHNP-BC
First appointment went well. She was super informative and I look forward to our journey together.
Gwen Olsen, CNM
Gwen is a thoughtful and caring provider. She always asked consent and explains everything in detail. She spends quality time with her patients and I never feel rushed.
Amanda Carritte, CNM
An excellent professional; she treats me with care.🫶🏻🥰
Tess Brickley, CNM, WHNP
Very friendly. Respected my feelings and what I had to say. Wanted to book more appointments with her but she is all booked out!
Mary Boyd, M.D.
Dr. Boyd is kind, professional and such a clear communicator.
Nicole Smith, WHNP-BC
She was so helpful and really took the time to walk us through everything and answer our questions.