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.

Gwen Olsen, CNM
Very caring!
Elizabeth Scannell, M.D.
I saw Dr Scannell during my entire pregnancy. She’s very informative always answered all of my questions and never made me feel bad for asking. Just had our beautiful baby girl and I’m so glad we had Dr Scannell throughout the process
Nicole Smith, WHNP-BC
Nicole was so friendly!!
Karen Gould, CNM
Karen is very easy to talk to and really makes me feel like my opinions are being heard!
Pam Schwedler, WHNP-BC
I’ve met with Pam before and she is friendly, knowledgeable, and truly cares about her patients. Thank you!
Kristin Dovan, CNM
Kristin was very kind. I felt the appointment was rushed and I didn’t walk about with a clear understanding of that day’s testing as well as upcoming testing.
Gwen Olsen, CNM
I have had the pleasure of seeing Gwen for my three children starting in 2021. I felt instantly comfortable with her. She was warm and welcoming and listened to all of my concerns. I never felt rushed and I always look forward to seeing her at my appointment! She even delivered my second baby and it was so special sometimes I just want to get pregnant again so I can see her more often lol! Highly recommend Gwen and so grateful I had her during my postpartum days- she was very helpful and understanding!!
Amanda Carritte, CNM
Best doctor 👩⚕️ ever
Laura Richio, M.D.
I felt like she kept talking over me, and not really listening to me. She told me she would call me in a Rx, and never did.
Melissa Sherman, M.D.
Very professional, personable and down to earth. It was a pleasure to meet her. My clinical notes show she listened to everything I said. Impressive indeed!