Ann Lynn Jaspan, CNM
An experienced clinician who has been assisting childbearing families for over 25 years.
Beginning as a certified childbirth educator in 1977, and then as a direct entry/lay midwife, providing home delivery services, Ann Lynn received her Associate of Science in Nursing in 1984, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1986, from Gwynedd Mercy College. She received her Master of Science in Nursing, with a clinical specialty in nurse-midwifery in 1987, from the University of Pennsylvania, and opened her private nurse-midwifery practice in Doylestown, Pennsylavnia. in March, 1988. Ann Lynn is responsible for bringing nurse-midwifery policy and practice to three different hospital settings.
JoAnne Ruth, CNM
Offering a comprehensive background in maternal-child health.
Prior to becoming a CNM, she worked for 12 years in a variety of pediatric settings, and for three years in a busy labor and delivery unit. JoAnne became a Registered Nurse (RN) in 1980 after receiving her diploma from Chestnut Hill Hospital School of Nursing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from LaSalle University in 1986, and her Master of Science in Nursing, with a clinical specialty in nurse-midwifery in 1992, from the University of Pennsylvania. JoAnne has been in private practice, with Ann Lynn, offering full scope midwifery services for over 10 years.
Alisa Linde, CNM 
Alisa literally has nurse-midwifery in her veins: she is the great-granddaughter of a lay midwife and daughter of a nurse. Alisa first earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Redlands in 1996. In 1999 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She completed her midwifery training at Georgetown University in 2002 where she received her Master of Science degree majoring in Nursing with a concentration in Nurse Midwifery. After 8 years in women's health including labor and delivery nursing and childbirth education, Alisa has demonstrated her skill and strong commitment to Nurse-Midwifery. In April 2007, Alisa moved from Arizona to join Ann Lynn, Joanne and Kim in full-scope Nurse-Midwifery practice.
Kim Schea, CRNP
Doylestown Midwifery proudly announces our new associate, Kim Schea, MSN, CRNP who joined our practice in early 2007. Kim comes to us with experience and familiarity. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1999 from Cedar Crest College and her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Pennsylvania in 2003. Kim worked with the midwives as a labor and delivery nurse at Doylestown Hospital for 4 1/2 years before completing her advanced education and certification as an OB/Gyn Nurse Practitioner. She was the short-term coordinator of the Healthy Beginnings Plus program at Doylestown Hospital and since 2004 provided women's health care services in the Grand View/Quakertown area in association with OB/Gyn physicians. She has worked in both private & clinic settings.
Supportive Ob/GYN Physician Involvement
Behind every certified nurse-midwife stands a supportive OB/GYN physician, available at all times, for consultation and referral.
We work with Dr. Scott Dinesen, DO, FACOG and Kamela King, PA-C.
Our close association with our physicians allows us to provide comprehensive health services for women. Easy access to ultrasound or surgical assistance are always a phone call away.
Dr. Scott Dinesen is an extremely skilled surgeon who is trained in state of the art techniques, such as minimally invasive surgeries, Ultrasound and fertility support.
Kamela King, PA-C is an experienced and caring clinician. She assists Dr. Dinesen, and our practice, with Ultrasounds, special studies and surgical support.