Banner - University Medicine Women's Institute

1441 N 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Hours Today: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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When you need to see a specialist we know what can go through your head. But what we want every woman to feel is a sense of calm and reassurance that you’re receiving the highest quality care possible – from the moment you sign in to your first steps to recovery.

Whether it’s a second opinion or a life-saving procedure, the specialists at the Women's Institute's centers and clinics offer seamless collaboration between doctors and whole-scale expertise when it comes to women's health care in the greater Phoenix and Arizona areas. And because we're located on campus at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, our women's health specialists have access to some of the newest medical technologies and most advanced treatment techniques for women's health complications available.

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Hours At This Location

Monday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

About Us

The Banner – University Medicine Women's Institute can help manage and treat the many complications and illnesses that women face in the Phoenix, AZ area. From information and educational materials and more, it’s all a part of how we’re trying to make life easier by making health care better – especially when you need to see an OB/GYN, maternity specialist, or generalized women's health specialist.

Our specialized centers include:

Available services include:

Abnormal menstruation (heavy menses, irregular menses, absent menses)
Benign pelvic masses
Bone health
Breast health
Cervical cancer screening
Contraception
Couples sexual health counseling
Endometriosis
Expert obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound
Female infertility
Female sexual health (low desire, less intense orgasm, pain with intercourse, and more)
Fetal surgery
Genetic screening for BRCA and Lynch syndromes
Gynecologic surgery (including laparoscopy and robotics)
High-risk prenatal care and delivery, including critical care obstetrics
In-office procedures (colposcopy, LEEP, Essure, hysteroscopy, and more)
Menopause symptoms
Midwifery obstetric care
Outpatient cervical ripening prior to inpatient induction of labor
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic pain
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Preventive exams
Routine prenatal care and delivery
Specialized fetal monitoring
Sterilization
Uterine fibroids

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Meet Our Doctors

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Sonia Brunson, FNP

Women's Health

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Banner - University Medicine Womens Institute

As an Addiction Medicine provider, my approach to care delivery is to improve the quality of life and enhance wellness for my patients. I believe in the collaborative approach in treating patients with substance use disorders and that they are treated with dignity and compassion. Treating addiction involves a multifaceted approach involving science, research, wellness, and collaboration. Recovery is a journey, and the patient is the driver in their personal journey. At our clinic, we have a comprehensive team of addiction medicine providers, psychotherapists, social workers, peer advocacy and wellness coaches to help treat, educate, and support our patients through their recovery and provide the best outcomes for them, their families and loved ones.

Nichole Mahnert, MD

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Physician, Banner Health Center plus at Arcadia

I became a doctor because I wanted to take care of women throughout their lives, which is an exceptional privilege. I have advanced fellowship training in the medical and surgical treatment of endometriosis, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and fibroids. When needed, I advocate for minimally invasive surgery (vaginal, laparoscopic, and hysteroscopic). I prefer a holistic approach in my practice and like to work with my patients together to make the best treatment plan for their individual needs.

Kelley Saunders, MD

Gynecology, Obstetrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Physician, Banner - University Medicine Women's Institute

I am dedicated to promoting health and wellness in coordination with my patients. I strive to deliver the highest quality of care with respect and compassion.