The Best OBs in Denver
Many of my clients work with midwives (both at home, at birth centers, and in the hospital) but many also work with some outstanding Obs across the Denver metro area. Some folks prefer to work with an OB because they have a higher risk medical condition or a higher risk pregnancy. Other folks simply like the idea of working with someone who has the highest level of formal medical education.
When I gave birth to my oldest daughter, I worked with a wonderful OB (who happened to be my neighbor growing up). She took exceptional care of me during my first pregnancy and birth…and fully supported my desire to have an unmedicated birth. We only briefly began to talk about induction when I was approaching 41 weeks (and she didn’t even think to schedule the induction before I hit 42). Thankfully, I went into labor on my own the following day…had a super uncomplicated and fast first birth…and my OB left an office full of patients to catch my baby.
OBs sometimes get a bad rep in the natural birth community, but the reality is that many of them truly want to help women have safe and happy pregnancies and births. And for some people…having a skilled OB can be life-saving.
I put together this list based on personal experience with OBs in Denver, client recommendations, and community feedback. I would LOVE to hear any thoughts or comments if you’ve had a great experience with an obstetrician in the Denver area. I hope this list continues to grow!
Dr. Matthew Breeden - Works at PSL. He is always my go-to recommendation for anyone who is delivering TWINS, but he’s truly is just a fabulous OB all around. He listens to his patients, he is responsive, he doesn’t fear-monger, and he provides all around excellent evidence based care.
Dr. Kelly Ward and Dr. Lisa Wynn - Work at UCH Highlands Ranch. Both of these OBs are well-loved through our community for giving informed consent and supporting clients in the personal choices they make for their births. I love the entire staff at UCH - Highlands Ranch (from the OBs to the nurses to the midwives!)
Dr. Sarah Payne - Works at Rose. Sarah is a personal friend of mine…and I think my clients love her because she is such a warm, friendly, and kind provider. Several of my clients with complicated past birth histories or medical situations have found a safe landing place with Dr. Payne.
Dr. Stephanie Owens - Works at Rose. I have had several clients tell me that Dr. Owens has made all the difference in their prenatal care and birth experiences.
Dr. Ginsburg - Works at Rose. Although I haven’t worked with her myself, I’ve heard this from a fellow and trusted birth worker: “She is midwife-esque in her continuity of care (as much as an OB can be) and is genuinely supportive of each clients desires”
Dr. Heidi Oster - Works at Skyridge. She provides a warm and welcoming office environment…and is incredible at providing informed consent to her clients! She is also open to collaborating with homebirth midwives.
Dr. Kimberly van Scriver - Works at Littleton with South Denver OB/GYN. I’ve been told that Dr. VanScriver respects her patients autonomy and works to make a hospital birth as “home-like” as possible.
Dr. Kelly Lennon - Works at Littleton/Castle Rock with South Denver OB/GYN. Another community favorite (that I’ve worked with as well over the years). He provides informed consent and truly respects bodily autonomy.
Dr. Edwin Anselmi - I haven’t had the chance to work with him yet but I continue to hear good things. Dr. Anselmi is actually a family medicine doctor who delivers babies at Swedish. He is very supportive of midwives and homebirths (another great provider to collaborate with) and he supposedly has been training with Dr. Hall so he can offer more vaginal breech births.
Dr. Shane Reeves - an incredible Maternal Fetal Med doctor who supports homebirth and is happy to collaborate with community midwives. He is a great resource for anyone needing extra specialized care.
If you are looking for an OB in Denver and want a more personalized recommendation based on your history, values, and vision for your birth…please feel free to reach out! I love helping connect folks to the right provider (even if they aren’t one of my personal doula/photography clients).