e are committed to the care and treatment of women of all ages. Our physicians and staff embrace the Planetree philosophy of health care which focuses on patient-centered healing in a caring environment. Created in 1990, Women’s Health Center consists of four physicians, one physician's assistant, and one APRN. Our physicians are all Board Certified or eligable in Obstetrics and Gynecology. They are among the country’s leaders, offering the latest advances in both traditional and nontraditional therapies.
Michael O’Reilly M.D.
Dr. O’Reilly has been in private practice at the Women’s Health Center Since 1991,. He is the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Griffin Hospital. An active lecturer and writer, his specialty is in integrating alternative and traditional medicines as it applies to women’s health care. Dr. O'Reilly lives in Monroe with his wife and two children.
Medical School: Chicago Medical School, 1987
Residency: OB/GYN, Harbor UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles Ca
Katherine Reese, M.D.
Dr. Reese joined Women’s Health Center after working the Yale-based HMO and having completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and pelvic support surgery. "For me, the practice of obstetrics and gynecology is an exciting combination of well-woman focus, challenging surgical techniques and the rewards of participating in a woman's birth experience." She resides in Weston with her husband and two stepchildren.
Medical School: University of Louisville, School of Medicine, 1983
Residency: OB/GYN, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, 1987
Rachel Leonardi D.O.
Dr. Leonardi joined Womens Health Center in pursuit of a dedicated and warm atmosphere to practice obstetrics and gynecology. Dr Leonardi has received numerous awards including the Meritorious Service Medal during her tour with the U.S Air Force as well as the John J. Halki Exemplary Physician Excellence Award.
Dr. Leonardi lives with her family in New Milford.
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2000
Residency: OB/GYN Wright State University/Wright Patterson Air Force Base, 2004.
Rupalini Rawal M.D.
Dr. Rawal joined Womens Health Center in the fall of 2010 after a year as chief resident at Flushing Hospital in New York. Dr Rawal brings her expertise in urinary incontinance surgery and minimally invasive surgery to the Women's Health Center.
Dr. Rawal lives with her family in Cheshire.
Medical School: Lady Hardinge Medical College, 2005
Residency: OB/GYN Flushing Hospital Medical Center, 2010.
Shawn K. Polizzi, APRN
"My profession as a women's health nurse practitioner is a true extension of myself."
Shawn is committed to health education and empowering women to be participants in their own health care and wellness. She is especially interested in the challenges faced by adolescent women. Shawn lives in East Haven with her husband, daughter and twin sons.
MSN: Drexel University, Philadelphia PA 2003
Jessica Bursell P.A.
Jessica embraces the Planetree Philosophy of health care which encourages treatment and healing in a warm and caring atmosphere.
"I treat my patients as I would my own family members.” Jessica lives in with her husband.
PA,C Quinnipac University, 2009
