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"My training taught me the medical side of women's health care as well as how to help people feel better and live healthier. But there is another side to health care that can't be taught -- the side that appeals to emotions and feelings associated with health problems. In the years that I've been in practice, I like to think that listening to you, explaining all your options, and understanding your concerns is my real specialty."

"Lifelong professional memberships are 'must-haves' in today's medical world. By meeting with other women's health-care specialists, participating in clinical studies and maintaining hospital affiliations, I can share my knowledge with my peers and learn from them, as well. This enables me to provide my patients with more informed, advanced care."

Dr. Kelly Shanahan received her medical degree in 1987. She moved to South Lake Tahoe, California in 1994 from Pennsylvania. She enjoys downhill and cross-country skiing, in-line skating, mountain biking, hiking and kayaking. She and her husband, Jeff Turney, have one daughter, Hunter Katherine, who was born in December, 1998.

MICHAEL ENRICO, M.D., FACOG

A Partner in Your Healthcare

"When a patient entrusts her medical care to me, it motivates me to do whatever it takes to make her well and comfortable. I will take the time to communicate and listen to my patient. I will go the extra mile to be there for her. It is the doctor/patient relationship that is the heart of why I became a physician. I believe it is the value that I place on this relationship that sets me apart from other physicians."

Board Certified: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Residency: University of Oklahoma Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oklahoma
MD: University of Nevada, School of Medicine, Reno, Nevada
Undergrad: University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN MEDICINE THROUGH EDUCATION

"I actively continue my education by being a member in my professional organizations that allow me to keep up to date with the latest medical advances. I also continue my lifelong passion for education by being a clinical professor at the University of Reno Medical School. I received a quality education there and wish to give back by educating the next generation of doctors."

Fellow: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Member: American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathologists

Dr. Michael Enrico received his medical degree in 2001 and established a practice in Reno, Nevada. He joined Emerald Bay Center for Women's Health in the summer of 2009. He enjoys being the ringside physician for the National Collegiate Boxing Association and the Nevada State Athletic Commission. He and his wife, Shaun, have two beautiful children.

A Physician Assistant is a health care professional licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision, which can be either in the office or by telephone or electronic communication. PAs perform many duties in medicine including physical exams, diagnosing and treating illness, ordering and interpreting tests, preventive health care counseling, and surgical assisting. PAs can also write prescriptions in most states. PAs are educated in the medical model designed to complement physician training. Upon graduation, PAs must log 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and sit for a recertification exam every six years. The scope of practice of the PA's practice corresponds to the physician's practice; in most settings the PA will see many of the same types of patients as the physician. Referral to the physician, or close consultation between the patient-PA-physician, is done for unusual or hard to manage cases.

"I had known for many years that I wanted to work in healthcare, but it wasn't until I discovered the PA profession that I knew exactly what I wanted to do! I think PAs represent both past and modern medicine in that we are able to take the extra time some patients require and provide the latest and best care available. I have always been interested in women's health and with each day working with Dr. Kelly Shanahan, my interest and knowledge in the field grows. I look forward to helping preserve and improve women's health in the local communities."

Thia received her MPAS, PA-C in 2003. She previously practiced in Plastic Surgery in Tallahassee, Florida. She moved to Tahoe to pursue women's health and enjoy the local lifestyle.

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