Professional Experience

7/2014 – Present 

• Owner/Physician, The Gynecology Center and MediSpa, Ormond Beach, FL 
  • CEO of facility offering gynecologic services, surgery, women’s imaging, urodynamics, cosmetic enhancement, laser and radiofrequency medical and cosmetic treatments.

9/2017- Present

• Member physician of Femwell/VitalMD

10/2010 – 5/2015

• Appointed National Spokesperson for Novasure surgical procedure by Hologic, Incorporated

4/2009 – 6/2014

• Owner/Physician, The Gynecology Center and MediSpa, Pottsville, PA
  • CEO of facility offering gynecologic services, surgery, women’s imaging, cosmetic enhancement

3/2006 – 4/2009

• Attending Physician of Gynecologic Surgery, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, PA
  • Comprehensive gynecologic surgery, general gynecologic care, and obstetric consultation 

9/2004 – 1/2006

• Medical Director, Gynecology Department, Ashland Regional Medical Center, Ashland, PA
  • Supervised all operations and decisions regarding Gynecology Department
• Attending Physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ashland Regional Medical Center, Ashland, PA
  • Comprehensive Gynecology, gynecologic surgery, and obstetric consultation  

Publication

• International Journal of Women’s Health “Next-generation Novasure device for endometrial ablation: assessing ease-of-use among physicians.”

Speaking Engagements

• 2/2019
  • D-Tex Pap Smears, Avero Labs
  • D-Tex, The Test Your Patients Can’t Live Without
• 2/2019
  • Ambry Genetics
  • Cancer Testing in Your Office
• 11/2018
  • Accent Prime, Almas Lasers
  • Body Contouring and Skin Tightening in Your Practice
• 11/2018
  • Lo-Loestrin, Allergan Speaker
  • The Benefits of Low-Dose Birth Control
• 7/2012 – Present
  • Hologic National Speaker
  • Academic Lecturer on Hologic surgical procedures; including Novasure
• 4/2012
  • Astellas Advisory Board Member
  • Evaluation of Phase 3 FDA medication, Myrbetriq
• 3/2010 
  • Medical Expert, Mother/Daughter Lecture Series, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Reading, PA
  • Adolescent Health Seminar 
• 10/2009 
  • Contributor, Hologic, Incorporated
  • Novasure Advisory Symposium
• 4/2009 – Present
  • Novasure Proctor
  • Preceptor for physicians learning Novasure endometrial ablation procedure
• 4/2009
  • Adiana ProctorPreceptor for physicians learning Adiana tubal occlusion procedure
• 5/2007
  • Key Note Speaker, Schuylkill County Female Athlete Scholars Ceremony
  • You Are the Leaders of the Future
• 10/2006
  • Medical Expert, Nativity BVM High School Lecture 

Education

• 7/2000 – 5/2004
• Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology 
• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ
• Rigorous training with 1 in 3 call coverage for five inner-city and suburban hospitals with concentrations in high-risk deliveries, antenatal complications, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, advanced gynecologic laparoscopy, medical ethics, medical research, and obstetric trauma, and urogynecology
• 7/1999 – 6/2000
• Traditional Rotating Internship
• Wyoming Valley Family Practice, Wilkes-Barre, PA
• Primary call coverage for Labor and Delivery, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine
• 8/1995 – 5/1999
  • Post Graduate
    • D.O., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • 8/1991 – 5/1995
    • • Undergraduate
        • B.A., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
  • 8/1987 – 5/1991 
    • • • • High School
            • Father Lopez Catholic High School, Daytona Beach

Board Appointments

• 9/2007 – 4/2009
  • Physician at large, Medical Executive Committee, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
• 9/2007 – 4/2009
  • Board Member, Good Samaritan Tumor Board
• 9/2006 – 6/2007
  • Board Member, American Cancer Society
• 9/2004 – 6/2007
  • Board Member, Rape and Victim’s Assistance Center of Schuylkill County
• 9/2004 – 2/2008
  • Medical Director, Schuylkill Institute of Business and Technology
• 9/2004 – 2/2008
  • Board Member, Schuylkill Institute of Business and Technology
• 9/2004 – 9/2005
  • Board Member, Mt. Caramel Home Health Agency

Licenses and Certifications

• 3/2008 – Present 
  • Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• 8/2006 – Present 
  • Board Certification, Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists 
• 8/2006 – Present
  • Diplomate of American Board of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists 
• DEA: current
• PA: OS010802-L (inactive)
• NJ: MB075064 (inactive)
• FL: OS9499 (expires: 3/2020)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (inactive)
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support (inactive)

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologist
• American Medical Association (past member)
• American Osteopathic Association 
• Pennsylvania Medical Society (past member)
• Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (past member)
• Society of Reproductive Medicine
• PCOM Alumni Association
• Vanderbilt Alumni Association 
• Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

Charitable  

• Dr. Shoemaker’s oldest son, Gunnar, was premature and hospitalized at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) for an extended period of time. Dr. Shoemaker feels strongly about donating to causes that benefit children. To this day, Dr Shoemaker calls Mark Demasi, JR, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G. on Gunnar’s birthday and still credits him or Gunnar’s survival.
• 2009 
  • Donation of Professional electric scoreboard to Rotary Little League Field, Pottsville, PA
• 2012- Present
  • Annual monetary donation to Tampa Children’s Hospital that began when Dr Shoemaker first started taking her FOMA course at the Grand Hyatt
• 2019
  • Donation of VICIS football helmets to all of Father Lopez football team (Dr. Shoemaker’s alma mater and Gunnar’s high school) which decreases concussion rates by 73%.

Personal

• DOB: 1/12/1973
• Children:
  • Gunnar Shoemaker
  • Tay Shoemaker