Heather N. Beal, MD

Stephanie M. Kanitsch, MD, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Kanitsch provides care with the Springfield Clinic Women's Health team and sees patients at Springfield Clinic 1st - 900 Building.Dr. Kanitsch earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Roseau, Fla. She completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Chester, Pa. She has more than five years of experience in providing obstetrics and gynecologic care in the central Illinois region."I have always wanted to come to a smaller town setting for my career and family where you can find a true sense of community," says Dr. Kanitsch.Dr. Kanitsch sees the beauty of women's health because she gets to treat patients for a variety of needs. She has a particular passion for high-risk obstetrics care."I truly want my patients to feel that they are a part of my family when I see them," says Dr. Kanitsch. "I want to be seen as not only their physician giving them medical advice, but also as their sounding board and a pillar of support for them."When she is not seeing patients or delivering babies, Dr. Kanitsch can be found traveling the world, exploring new restaurants and cooking with her husband. She also enjoys working up a sweat in the gym and spending time with family and friends.Top 1% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 1% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.

Kerrilyn Hewell, MD, provides care with the Women's Health Department and sees patients at Springfield Clinic 1st - 900 Building.Dr. Hewell earned her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Ill. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield.With a degree in English, Dr. Hewell chose to pursue medicine after working with her father for a year in a hospital following graduation. "The hospital was such an exciting environment," she says, "and I loved the opportunity to care for people during vulnerable times."She was drawn to OB/GYN because it combines all her passions in medicine. "It encompasses everything," she explains. "You get the continuity of care with patients, a mix of emergency medicine, surgery and there's truly nothing better than delivering babies."Dr. Hewell is passionate about working through problems with her patients. "Come and talk to us," she says. "Even if you think something's not a problem, or you think there's no solution, we can usually do something to improve your life."In her free time, Dr. Hewell enjoys traveling, spending time with family and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Dr. Stehling provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment in obstetrics and gynecology, with special interest in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Stehling is specially trained in da Vinci Robotic Surgery for hysterectomy, myomectomy, endometriosis resection and removal of ovarian cysts or ovaries.Top 1% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 1% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.