661 Independence Pkwy Suite 110, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
BIOTE PROVIDER
Gynecology Specialists, a division of Mid Atlantic Women's Care
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Kimberly Harris, RN, MSN, FNP
Synergy Integrative Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner Kimberly Harris graduated from Binghamton University in New York with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and earned her Master’s degree from Old Dominion University in 1998. She became board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 1999 and has been practicing for 16 years, 13 of those in gynecology.
Kim developed a special interest in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and female sexual health through her experience with women””s health.
“I believe that women need a trusted source for information and advice as they enter the menopausal years,” says Kim. “The media bombards us with warnings and tidbits of information extracted from research studies without providing the full picture. Women are left scared to treat their menopausal symptoms and are uncertain where to turn for help.
“A lot of women also have some form of sexual dysfunction and have been unable to find solutions through traditional medicine. Many of them count on Synergy to be their source for information, advice, and solutions, and I am thrilled to now be able to help them too.”
Kim is married with two children, and enjoys sea glass art, photography and scrapbooking.
Dr Zenette Leao is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
She has a special interest in advanced laparoscopy, cervical dysplasia, and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Leao earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia.
She then excelled at Eastern Virginia Medical School where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Her training continued at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., where she completed her internship and residency.
“As a gynecologist I am a teacher, a confidant, a problem solver, and a healer,” says Dr. Leao.
“I love improving the quality of life for thousands of women through behavioral, medical and surgical interventions.
It is immensely gratifying to cure disease and to alleviate symptoms for women throughout their pre, peri, and postmenopausal years.”
Dr. Leao says no question is too embarrassing to ask your gynecologist.
“We’re here to help and we’ve heard it all.”
She advocates that:
• Sex should be enjoyable and mutually fulfilling throughout your adult years.
• Your menstrual cycle should never dominate your days.
• Never ignore a breast lump.
One in eight women will develop breast cancer.
• Of all the gynecological cancers, cervical cancer has the highest incidence and mortality worldwide.
However, it is the lowest in this country due to pap smears.
Receive them at the recommended time interval, and always follow up on an abnormal pap smear.
Dr. Leao is a native of Hampton Roads and has been serving the community in private practice for six years.
She is married and the proud mother of three boys.
In her spare time (when not participating in sports with her children), she enjoys reading.