OB/GYN: Center for Pelvic and Vulvar Health
Dr. Kiran Sigmon
kiran.sigmon@mahec.net
Dr. Kiran Sigmon founded the MAHEC Vulvar Clinic in 2006. She has lived with her family here in Asheville since 2000. She is devoted to making each patient feel welcomed and well cared for. She strives to find the most evidence based and holistic plan with each patient.
Aimee Feste, CNM Aimee.Feste@mahec.net
Aimee Feste, CNM joined the team in 2020 when our colleague Ann Brown retired. Aimee brings her many gifts to taking care of women with a wide variety of vulvar concerns.
Dr. Patricia Overcarsh patricia.overcarsh@mahec.net
Dr. Patricia Overcarsh is an Ob/Gyn with a special interest in chronic pelvic pain. She completed fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery after completing her Ob/Gyn residency.
Havely Carsky, PT, DPT Havely.Carsky@mahec.net
Havely Carsky, PT, DPT is a physical therapist with special training in pelvic floor rehabilitation. By affecting the musculoskeletal system, Havely can teach patients exercises and techniques to address pain and improve bladder, bowel, and sexual function.
Lauren Knowlson, MD lauren.knowlson@mahec.net
Dr. Lauren Knowlson joined MAHEC Ob/Gyn Specialists as faculty in August 2019 after completing her Residency training at MAHEC. She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Doctorate of Medicine degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Knowlson has a passion for residency education, curriculum innovation, and resident wellness/well-being as well as an interest in residency research and simulation. She joined the residency leadership team as Associate Program Director in January 2022 and has served on the Clinical Competency Committee and as both the Outpatient Curriculum Director and Advocacy Curriculum director.
Dr. Knowlson has an interest in obstetrical care and advanced gynecologic care and surgery for women of all ages. She enjoys teaching residents and has special interests in gyn surgery, gyn office-based practice, and pelvic and vulvar health.
Outside of work, she enjoys running and spending time with her family in the beautiful mountains of Western NC.
