Meet NAMS Menopause
Practitioners of the Year
Thanks NAMS for Additional Honor (2019)
"It is already such a privilege to work in women’s healthcare everyday"
Traci A. Kurtzer
MD, NCMP
Chicago, IL
Grateful for Years of Involvement and Encouragement (2018)
"NAMS has provided me with such a comprehensive and integrated approach to women’s healthcare that I have become a better menopause practitioner."
Barbara A, Soltes
MD, NCMP
Chicago, IL
NAMS Credential Helps Women Find Specialized Providers (2017)
"The NAMS certification has allowed women with real menopause challenges to find me, and in turn keeps my practice very interesting and challenging."
Ann L. Steiner
MD, NCMP
Radnor, PA
NAMS Credential Provides Validation of Knowledge (2016)
"The credential provides validation of my knowledge to colleagues when I present at professional meetings on menopausal topics."
Diane T. Pace
PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP
Memphis, TN
NAMS Certification Ensures Commitment to Scientific Knowledge (2015)
"It is important for patients to have reassurance of a certification process and know their provider is committed to scientific knowledge and safety."
Diana L. Bitner, MD, NCMP
Grand Haven, MI
NAMS Credential Shows Qualification (2014)
"The credential shows that I am qualified to care for patients, especially during menopause and beyond."
Mary K. Clarkin, RN, MS, CNP, NCMP
Cleveland, OH
NAMS Certification Signals Up to Date Science (2013)
"The credentialing signals to patients and other providers that I have a special interest in this area clinical practice and that I am kept up to date scientifically."
Barbara J. DePree, MD, NCMP
Holland, MI
NAMS Certification Adds Legitimacy (2012)
"Being an NCMP is important to my patients because I have developed further knowledge and skills that enable me to provide quality care that addresses the ongoing seasons of their lives."
Terry Gibbs, DO, NCMP, Sylvania, OH
NAMS Certification
Gives Credibility
(2011)
"My patients truly appreciate the information I provide them regarding management and treatments. The NCMP certification also gives me credibility among my peers and has helped me focus on the development of a menopause clinic."
Lisa Astalos Chism DNP, APRN, BC, NCMP, FAANP,
Detroit, MI
NAMS Certification Gives Patients Confidence (2010)
The NCMP credential is important to patients because it gives them a way to know I have the in-depth knowledge to guide them through the decisions they will make about medications, alternative remedies, and lifestyle choices at this time in their lives."
Julia Schlam Edelman, MD, FACOG, NCMP,
Middleboro, MA
Comments from NAMS
Certified Menopause Practitioners
"I value my NCMP credential. I put the certificate on my website so people are aware of it. It has drawn new patients to my practice, and patients feel comfortable asking me questions about menopause."
Rebekah Perks, NP, NCMP
South Hadley, MA
"By taking the NAMS competency exam, I have proved that I am continuing to keep up with the latest menopause information."
Robyn B. Faye, MD, NCMP, FACOG
Ft. Washington, PA
"The NAMS credential has provided an additional level of credibility of my practice."
Diane T. Pace, PhD, FNP, CCD, NCMP, FAANP
Memphis, TN