"I chose Avera because of their mission of caring for life on a personal level while offering the expertise of a tertiary care center." When she is not working, she enjoys hiking, reading, music and playing the piano.
Education & Certifications: University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD; Residency from University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
"The best part of my job is building a relationship with my patients in order to make a difference in their lives.” Dr. Gaetze feels there’s no other field like OB/GYN for providing both high-tech procedures and a full spectrum of care throughout all stages of a woman’s life.
Education & Certifications: University Of Missouri, Columbia; Residency from Georgetown University, Washington D.C.; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology; North American Menopause Society
"I chose Avera because they are dedicated to their patients and committed to patient care." As a mother of three, Dr. Peters enjoys helping bring children into the world and helping make patients well.
Education & Certifications: University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S.D.; Residency in OB/GYN from Michigan State University, Lansing, Mich.; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
"I chose Avera because I wanted to continue the Avera OB/GYN tradition that my father began in Worthington." Dr. Salama enjoys working in women's health, and is proud to be practicing near where she grew up in southwestern Minnesota.
Education & Certifications: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale; Midwestern University, Glendale; Residency from Resurrection Health Care/St. Francis Hospital, Illinois; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
"I love being able to be involved in one of the most joyous moments of a person's life - having a child. And it is very rewarding to develop long term relationships with my patients." Dr. Scott chose to practice at Avera in part because physicians, nurses and staff strive to serve all patients equally, leading to the best care possible.
Education & Certifications: University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion; Residency from University of Missouri Hospitals & Clinics, Columbia; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education & Certifications: University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion; Residency from Barnes Hospital, St. Louis; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
"I chose Avera because I interned here in 1974, and am excited to watch my three children follow my footsteps into the medical world." Dr. Wirtz loves everything about OB/GYN. She also loves her two dogs - a golden retriever and an Irish wolfhound - and enjoys skiing and golfing.
Education & Certifications: University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion; Texas Tech School of Medicine, El Paso, Residency from Cleveland Clinic; Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Certified Nurse Midwife
Lisa is especially interested in adolescent health care for both pregnancy and gynecology, and enjoys helping all women feel comfortable and at ease through their pregnancy and birth experience. She spends her free time reading, baking and enjoying the outdoors with her husband, Shawn, and son, Isaac.
Education & Certifications: Frontier School of Nurse-Midwifery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Midwife
Teri has extensive experience with prenatal education and an interest in breastfeeding counseling. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Troy, and being a mom to her two kids, Amanda and Sam.
Education & Certifications: Frontier School of Nurse-Midwifery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; Certified Nurse Midwife
