WomanKind Obstetrics & Gynecology

Your health is a part of your unique journey. Whether you are about to begin the adventure at 16, or you are an experienced traveler at 65, we provide comprehensive gynecologic and obstetric health care. Our physicians are well-respected leaders in gynecology and obstetrics, and address health concerns that require minimally invasive surgeries and office based procedures. Stephen Richards, MD has performed many "firsts" including being the first gynecologic surgeon in Columbus accredited by the Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy in both laparoscopy and hysteroscopy; the first to perform laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy and laparoscopic bladder suspensions in Columbus; the first in Columbus to perform office-based urethral sling procedures for urine loss; and the first to perform Thermachoice™ endometrial ablation in the office. Dr. Richards is a pioneer in minimally invasive gynecologic treatment. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University, is board certified and is a member of the American Urogynecologic Society. Steven Balaloski, MD received his medical degree from The Ohio State University and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology; a member of the American Urogynecologic Society; and accredited by the council for Gynecologic Endoscopy. Dr. Balaloski was the first in central Ohio to perform endometrial ablation (an alternative to hysterectomy) and Essure™ sterilization in the office.