Virginia Physicians for Women

Virginia Physicians for Women You need a provider who specializes in women's health and gives you the personalized care you deserve.
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We have 6 offices throughout Richmond and we're here to help you take charge of your health through every stage of your beautiful life. This unique OBGYN practice is staffed by specialists in all aspects of women's health, including gynecology, preconception, obstetrics, ultrasound, mammography, urogynecology, adolescent gynecology, menopause management, bone density scanning, and more. At VPFW, y

ou'll find everything you need - from compassionate, comprehensive care to the convenience of multiple offices and phone advice nurses for questions between visits...everything to help you take charge of your health and well-being through every stage of your beautiful life.

💗 Welcome (back), Dr. Cole Messersmith! It's not every day that a doctor whose dream of becoming an OB/GYN began right ...
08/19/2025

💗 Welcome (back), Dr. Cole Messersmith! It's not every day that a doctor whose dream of becoming an OB/GYN began right here at VPFW returns to officially become part of the VPFW team. Dr. Messersmith joins us from a private practice in the Washington, DC, area and is now seeing patients at VPFW's St. Mary's and Henrico Doctors' offices. We are so thrilled to have him back!

It all started in high school when Dr. Messersmith (well, back then he was just Cole) was required to participate in a year-long professional mentorship experience. Interested in healthcare, he was assigned to work at VPFW, shadowing our very own Dr. Leslie Davis. 💗 As a high school boy, Cole was terrified at the prospect of working in an OB/GYN clinic; but by the end of his year at VPFW he was convinced this was the most exciting and rewarding field of medicine. (Lucky for us!) 💖

With special interests in prenatal care, preconception and fertility care, contraceptive care, sterilization, abnormal uterine bleeding, and menopause management, Dr. Messersmith appreciates being a part of all the amazing moments in a woman’s lifetime. He loves partnering with each of his patients to make all of their OB/GYN needs individualized. Dr. Messersmith has found there is truly nothing more rewarding than when he sees someone whose baby he delivered return to him for an annual well woman exam, to tackle a new problem, or to continue to expand their family with another pregnancy.

Outside of treating patients and delivering babies, Dr. Messersmith spends his spare time with his partner Matthew and their two cats; he’s an HGTV addict; and he loves gardening. He is also an avid runner, taking on the Richmond half marathon each year and even completing several marathons!

You can learn more fun facts about Dr. Messersmith or make an appointment to see him at https://vpfw.com/provider/cole-messersmith/. Spoiler alert, his cats are named “Pawla Abdul” and “Catalie Imbruglia!" (We couldn't help ourselves!) 💞



💓 Have you been experiencing symptoms associated with perimenopause or menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, vag...
08/07/2025

💓 Have you been experiencing symptoms associated with perimenopause or menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes, sleep disruption, and low libido? While menopause hormone therapy (MHT), formerly known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is not ideal for every woman, for some, it can be life-changing.

In her latest blog post, “4 Benefits of Menopause Hormone Therapy: What You Need to Know” (https://vpfw.com/blog/benefits-of-menopause-hormone-therapy/), Dr. Emily Stone explores common questions and concerns, including:

💗 What is Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)?
💗 Is MHT safe?
💗 What are the 4 main benefits of MHT?
💗 How long does MHT take to work?

Learn why the benefits of MHT outweigh the risks for most perimenopausal and menopausal women and how the appropriate treatment plan can make you feel like yourself again





💗 🍼 THIS SUNDAY! It's almost here!! Our annual Mama and Baby Supplies Drive & Giveaway event, co-hosted by Villa Advoca...
07/19/2025

💗 🍼 THIS SUNDAY!

It's almost here!! Our annual Mama and Baby Supplies Drive & Giveaway event, co-hosted by Villa Advocacy Group, Inc., is taking place this Sunday, July 20, from 3-6pm at VPFW Koger Center in North Chesterfield.

Still want to donate? You can drop off extra supplies at our donation drop-off tent right outside the event - without waiting in line!

📍Where:
VPFW Koger Center office
1212 Koger Center Blvd
(Near Costco and Chesterfield Towne Center)

Everyone is welcome to come out and receive items you need for your family. No donation is necessary to receive items. It's going to be hot and the line will be long - pregnant mamas feel free to send a family member or friend in your place! 💞

Items we are collecting and giving away:
🧷Diapers (open packs are fine!)
◽️Wipes (unopened containers only)
🍼 Formula (must be unopened, not expiring before September, and not on the recall list in the link in our bio.)
🤱 Breastfeeding supplies (new or gently used pumps or pump parts, breastmilk storage bags)
🍼 Bottles
💗 Postpartum pads (open packs are fine!)
🧊 Postpartum ice packs
🔴 Period supplies (open packs are fine!)

Learn more at https://vpfw.com/blog/mama-baby-supplies-drive-and-giveaway/ and help us spread the word to anyone who might want to come out to donate or receive supplies at the giveaway. Thank you for your support of mamas, babies, and families in the Richmond area! 💞





07/16/2025

💗 We are so honored to be nominated for BEST OB/GYN in Richmond in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Richmond.com BEST poll - and we're humbled to ask for your votes!

You can vote 2 ways each day through Aug. 3:

1. Text 210 to 804-430-5505

2. Go to https://richmond.com/exclusive/readerschoice/ballot-2025/ and click on the Health & Medical category.

The health and wellbeing of our patients will always be our #1 priority. Being part of the greater Richmond community also means doing our part to make Richmond a place where women thrive at all ages and stages of life. Whether that's providing compassionate care, encouraging routine screenings, helping our local youth, mamas, and families get the supplies they need, or raising awareness and support for women's health causes in our area, we are passionate about being your partners in health and in the community we share. 💞

Your votes mean the world to us as we strive to be Richmond's BEST OB/GYN for the 5th year in a row. 💖



*UPDATE: Phones are back on. Thanks for your patience! 💗* VPFW phones are down. To reach us, go to vpfw.com and click th...
07/16/2025

*UPDATE: Phones are back on. Thanks for your patience! 💗*

VPFW phones are down. To reach us, go to vpfw.com and click the purple “Message us” button. We apologize for the inconvenience!

💞 Dr. Wren and his boys want to remind you it’s the last week to donate to VPFW and Villa Advocacy Group, Inc.’s Mama an...
07/16/2025

💞 Dr. Wren and his boys want to remind you it’s the last week to donate to VPFW and Villa Advocacy Group, Inc.’s Mama and Baby Supplies Drive! Time to clean out all those outgrown diapers, gently used breast pumps and breast milk storage bags, unneeded period or postpartum supplies, and more…and donate them to families who need them!

💗 Drop off your donations at any VPFW location by Thursday, July 17, or at the giveaway event on Sunday, July 20th, from 3-6pm at VPFW Koger Center.

💖 You can also hop on our Amazon Wishlist and donate some of the most-needed supplies to arrive at our Koger Center office by Friday, July 18th.

Go to https://vpfw.com/blog/mama-baby-supplies-drive-and-giveaway/ for all the details! 💕🍼



Update: Power has been restored at our Prince George office. All afternoon appointments are happening as scheduled. Plea...
07/15/2025

Update: Power has been restored at our Prince George office. All afternoon appointments are happening as scheduled.

Please message us at vpfw.com or call us at 804-897-2100 if you need assistance rescheduling your morning appointment. Thank you for your patience as we navigate the last-minute changes! 💗

The VPFW Prince George office is currently closed due to a power outtage. All morning appointments are cancelled. Please...
07/15/2025

The VPFW Prince George office is currently closed due to a power outtage. All morning appointments are cancelled. Please stay tuned for an update on afternoon appointments. Call our office at 804-897-2100 or message us at VPFW.com with questions.

07/15/2025

💗 Thanks to Binky at Mix981Richmond for stopping by and helping Dr. Hartle promote our Mama and Baby Supplies Drive & Giveaway! The drive is going on now and the FREE community giveaway is coming up this Sunday from 3-6pm at VPFW Koger Center in North Chesterfield. 💕

There's still time to donate your unneeded supplies at any VPFW location through Thursday, July 17, or at the event on Sunday. You can also donate the easy way - via our Amazon Wishlist! Learn more at https://vpfw.com/blog/mama-baby-supplies-drive-and-giveaway/. 💖

💕 If you're like new(ish) mom Dr. Lincoln - you've got a whole big box of postpartum pads under the sink, because of cou...
07/12/2025

💕 If you're like new(ish) mom Dr. Lincoln - you've got a whole big box of postpartum pads under the sink, because of course your bleeding stopped just a few days after you bought them.🤪 (Isn't that how it always goes!) And if your little one is like Millie - little - you've probably got some extra wipes around the house as well! You know, that soft rectangular pack of cleanliness that brings comfort to baby bums and mamas alike?!

There are moms in our community who could use these items and more if you've got them to spare. These are just a couple examples of supplies we're collecting and giving out at our 4th annual Mama and Baby Supplies Drive & Giveaway, cohosted by our friends at Villa Advocacy Group, Inc. It's easy to donate extra supplies you don't need - just drop them off at any VPFW location through Thursday, July 17, or during the giveaway event on Sunday, July 20.

💞 Need supplies? Come on out to our big community giveaway on Sunday, July 20th from 3-6pm at VPFW Koger Center, 1212 Koger Center Blvd, in North Chesterfield (near Costco and Chesterfield Towne Center). Learn more at https://vpfw.com/blog/mama-baby-supplies-drive-and-giveaway/ and feel free to pass along to anyone who maybe interested - it's free and open to the public!

Thank you to everyone who has generously donated to our drive and to everyone who plans to come out to the community giveaway. We are so grateful to be part of this village! 💗

P.S. There's still time to donate the easy way - via our Amazon Wishlist! Go to https://vpfw.com/blog/mama-baby-supplies-drive-and-giveaway/ and order items to be delivered by Friday, July 18. They'll be shipped to our Koger Center just in time for the event. 💕





💕 Help us fight period poverty! 💕VPFW is holding a period supplies drive for Sylvia's Sisters, a local organization that...
02/21/2025

💕 Help us fight period poverty! 💕

VPFW is holding a period supplies drive for Sylvia's Sisters, a local organization that supports menstruators in need at schools in the greater Richmond area. We’re collecting supplies at all VPFW locations through Friday, May 30th, as well as at our M Factor Screening and Live Panel event on March 4!

“Lack of access to affordable menstrual products (pads, tampons, menstrual cups, etc.) can negatively impact both physical and mental health,” says Dr. Maggie Lincoln. “Reusing pads or having to resort to using toilet paper, rags, and/or paper towels can not only lead to acute vaginal, vulvar, and urinary infections, but it can also cause increased stress and anxiety. That anxiety may evolve into (or at least contribute to) chronic mental health issues.”

What to donate:
💗 Tampons (any size/absorbency)
💗 Liners (individually wrapped only)
💗 Thin Maxi Pads
💗 Regular Maxi Pads
💗 Long Maxi Pads
💗 Nighttime Maxi Pads
💗 Underwear
💗 Leggings

Open packages are fine! All supplies should be individually wrapped.

Help us break the cycle of period poverty and donate by May 30! Learn more at https://vpfw.com/blog/period-supplies-drive-for-sylvias-sisters/.


EDIT: We are also not charging no-show fees on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20. VPFW is closing at 1pm on Wednesday, Feb. 19 and pla...
02/19/2025

EDIT: We are also not charging no-show fees on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20.

VPFW is closing at 1pm on Wednesday, Feb. 19 and plans to open at 10am on Thursday, Feb. 20. Late cancellations due to weather will not incur a late cancellation fee these days. We are working to reschedule patients. You can always request an appointment at vpfw.com. Stay safe and warm!


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1212 Koger Center Blvd
The Village Of Midlothian, VA
23235

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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We are a Richmond ob/gyn practice with an expert team comprised of thirty compassionate providers and more than one hundred fifty staff members who are dedicated to giving you the best, personalized care possible. We strive to be your partners and collaborators, working to guide you towards the treatment plans and preventive screenings that fit your lifestyle and meet your medical needs.

You know that you’re more than a number, so why put up with an ob/gyn who treats like one? At Virginia Physicians for Women, we provide you with the attention and care you deserve, and you’ll find that we treat you as the unique and dynamic woman you are.

As a physician-owned practice, we are invested in putting you and your health first. We’re your neighbors and your friends. We are part of your community, and, together, we can make the women in our region healthier and happier. In fact, even beyond our workdays, you’ll find us volunteering, supporting organizations like March of Dimes, the Bon Secours forensic nursing program, American Cancer Society, the Ronald McDonald House, and more. Why do we do it? It’s for the same reason that motivates us to serve the women of our region…it’s simply the right thing to do. Of course, we have a lot of fun along the way, too.