OBGYN
NOW INTRODUCING OB/GYN SERVICES!
From women’s health to prenatal care and beyond, our board-certified professionals are dedicated to eliminating barriers to care, improving access to care, and offering compassionate support for all women across their lifetimes.
Services Offered
- “Centering Pregnancy ” care model
- Pap Tests
- Birth Control planning
- Pregnancy testing
- On-site ultrasounds
- On-site IV hydration
- Infection screening and treatment
- Non-stress testing
- Family planning counseling
- Menopause care
- Sexual health education
- Supportive services for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Programs Offered
Centering Pregnancy Model
The Centering Pregnancy model pairs expectant mothers
with the same due date, fostering a supportive community where women can share experiences and receive compassionate care throughout their pregnancy journey.
Parenting Poppas Program
The Parenting Poppas program is a unique initiative teaching new dads essential parenting skills. This program reflects our dedication to supporting and empowering fathers in their parenting journey.
Locations
OBGYN
We accept in person appointments at our Raleigh location.
Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 5:OOPM
Our Providers
Dr. Lisa Lynn Vendeland, DO, MA, FACOOG
Director Of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Services
Brenda Gartrell, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner-Women’s Health
Amarilis Figueroa, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Hornung, BSHS, CD, CCP
Centering Pregnancy Coordinator & Childbirth Educator
Victoria Johnson, LCSWA, CD (DONA), CLC
Clinical Social Worker
Charlotte Harrison, WHNP-BC
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Insurance and payment options
We accept a variety of payment options to meet your needs. Whether uninsured or privately insured, our goal is to eliminate as many barriers as possible to give you access to the quality care you deserve!
Accepted Insurance Plans
We accept a wide variety of insurance plans including but not limited to:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Want to check to see if your insurance plan is accepted? Give us a call at 919-833-3111.
Payment Options
- Sliding Scale Fee Discount Program: We have a Sliding Scale Fee Discount Program based on family size and household income. To apply please print and complete the Sliding Scale Fee Discount application.
- Self-Payment
- For applicants with zero income, additional supporting documentation will be needed. This may include verification from your sponsor (or the person covering your expenses). Please note these income guidelines are set by the federal government, not Advance Community Health.
We accept cash, checks, and most major credit cards (MasterCard and Visa). Please note that payment is expected at time of service.
Call us at 984-304-9600 to schedule your appointment today!
Victoria Johnson, LCSWA, CD(DONA), CLC
Clinical Social Worker
- Education:
- Masters Social Work-NC State
- Bachelors in Child Life-East Carolina University
- Certifications:
- Certified Doula
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
- Location: Southeast Raleigh CarePlex
- With ACH Since: 2024
Charlotte Harrison, WHNP-BC
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Old Dominion University
- Master of Science in Nursing at Duke University
- Certifications:
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified by the National Certification Corporation
- Registered Nurse, The North Carolina Board of Nursing
- BLS, Basic Life Support
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Location: Southeast Raleigh CarePlex
- With ACH Since: 2024
Amarilis Figueroa, FNP-C
Centering Pregnancy Coordinator & Childbirth Educator
- Education:
- Associate in Science in Nursing- John Tyler Community College
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Old Dominion University
- Master of Science in Nursing- Carson Newman University
- Certifications:
- BLS, American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse, The North Carolina Board of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP certification board
- Location: Southeast Raleigh CarePlex
- With ACH Since: 2024
Sarah Hornung, BSHS, CD, CCP
Centering Pregnancy Coordinator & Childbirth Educator
- Education:
- Bachelor of Health Science at James Madison University
- Certifications:
- Certified Childbirth Professional, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor, Perinatal Nutrition, & Prenatal Yoga Instructor at International Doula Institute
- Location: Southeast Raleigh CarePlex
- With ACH Since: 2024
Milicen C. Tamayo, MPH, RDN, LDN
Public Health Nutritionist/Dietitian
- Education:
- Master of Public Health with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Science
- Certifications:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Location: Southeast Raleigh CarePlex
- With ACH Since: 2024
Brenda Gartrell, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner-Women’s Health
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Pennsylvania
- Master of Science in Nursing, Simmons University
- Certifications:
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- BLS, American Heart Association
- Location: Southeast Raleigh CarePlex
- With ACH Since: 2024
Dr. Lisa Lynn Vendeland, DO, MA, FACOOG
Director Of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Services
- Education:
- New York College Osteopathic Medicine 1995
- Residency at MSCOM Henry Ford/Bi-County Hospitals Detroit, 2000
- MAEd/Jewish Studies Gratz College 2015; Rabbinic Ordination 2022 ALEPH
- MA Pastoral Counseling 2024 Regent University
- Certifications:
- Board Certified Obstetrics & Gynecologic Surgery
- Certified in Behavioral Health for Primary Care
- Grief Counselor Certified
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
- Certification in Process – Perinatal Mood Disorder Treatment
- Location: Southeast Raleigh CarePlex
- With ACH Since: 2023
Elizabeth Johnson, DO, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician, Physician
- Education:
- PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY: MSUCOM/DETROIT WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY
- DOCTOR OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH SCIENCES, DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
B.A. IN AFRICAN/AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES, B.A. IN SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
- Certifications:
- BOARD CERTIFICATION, AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS
BLS, Basic Life Support
- BOARD CERTIFICATION, AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2023
Jasna Marko Torrez MD, MSci
Pediatrician, Clinical Manager, Pediatric Department
- Education:
- Medical School: University of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
- Pediatric Residency: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Honolulu, Hawaii, Jersey Shore University Medical Center Neptune, New Jersey
- Certifications:
- Board Certified Pediatrician
- BLS/PALS certifications
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2023
Dr. Joel Lutterman, MD
Pediatrician, Executive Medical Director, Doctor of Medicine
Education: Boston University School of Medicine
Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics
Training:
- Pediatric Residency – Brown University, Hasbro Children’s Hospital
- Cardiology Fellowship – Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital; Université de Montréal, Ste-Justine’s Children’s Hospital
Location: Southeast Raleigh
With ACH Since: 2020
Kim Reilly, M.D.
Pediatrician, Doctor of Medicine
- Education:
Medical School: Vanderbilt School of Medicine
Residency: University of Alabama, Birmingham - Certifications: Board Certified in Pediatrics, Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and NC Peds
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2022
Jane Nathan, MSN, CPNP-PC
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
- Education:
- MSN, Duke University
- BSN, St. John Fisher College
- Certifications: PNCB, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board; BLS, Basic Life Support; Neplanon Certified
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2022
Stacey Talarico, CPNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Education: MSN, Duke University; BSN, SUNY Brockport
- Certifications: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2020
Teri Brown, CPNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Education: MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for Primary Care, UNC Chapel Hill; BSN, Hampton University; B.S. Biology, Mary Washington College
- Certifications: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified, Basic Life Support Certified
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2016
Dr. Glenn L. Feole, MD
Pediatrician, Doctor of Medicine
- Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Pediatric Residency: Children’s Hospital Medical Center; Princeton University
- Certifications: Board Certified in General Pediatrics by The American Board of Pediatrics
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2015
DR. ALKA MEHTA, MD, MPH
Pediatrician, Doctor of Medicine
- Education: University of Virginia School of Medicine; Masters in Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Pediatric Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Certifications: Board Certified in General Pediatrics by The American Board of Pediatrics
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2022
Patera Foye-Fuller, CPNP, DNP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Education: DNP, Duke University; MSN, Duke University; BSN, NC Central University; B.S. Biology, NC Agricultural and Technical State University
- Certifications: PNCB, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board; PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support; BLS, Basic Life Support
- Location: Raleigh
- With ACH Since: 2020