Cathleen earned her certification as a Physician Assistant from Albany Medical School. Prior to that, she earned a B.A. in Social Sciences from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She has been a Physician Assistant specializing in women’s health issues for more than 20 years, and is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). She has worked with gynecologists, infertility specialists and general practitioners. Cathleen also worked at Planned Parenthood for the past 15 years, meeting the obstetrical and gynecological needs of women. Cathleen believes that every woman should be able to work with her healthcare provider to develop the best treatment plan for her.