In addition to Dr. Elbendary, our staff includes: Kate Burch, PNC, WHNP, MC., Vanessa White, B.S Practice Manager, Coleen Pinter, R.N., B.S., Kristin Deshpande, R.N., B.S.N.,

Vanessa White, B.A., M.A. - Practice Manager

Vanessa has had 6 years of work experience in healthcare before joining the staff of St Louis Gynecology and Oncology LLC. She attended Fontbone University where she earned her Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Healthcare Administration at Webster University.

Kristin Deshpande RN, BSN, OCN

Kristin is an oncology Certified Nurse with a BS in Nursing.  She has worked with Dr. Elbendary for over 7 years. Kristin has extensive experience working with chemotherapy drugs and cancers.  In addition to working with our cancer patients and their families, Kristin manages the chemotherapy suite and oversees our research protocols.

Ann Mcdonald RN, BSN:

Ann is a native St. Louisian. She has earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  In addition to her nursing skills, Ann is experienced in working with psychiatric patients as well as terminally ill patients.

Kate Burch, RCN, WHNP, MC

Kate is a certified Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of experience.  In 2003 she gained further qualification by becoming a certified Menopause Clinician specializing in the promotion of womens health in the mid-life and beyond. In addition to menopause counseling, Kate provides counseling for hormone and contraceptive therapy as well as cancer surveillance and routine health screening and preventative care.

Chris Fairchild RN, BSN

Chris Fairchild is a registered nurse with 14 years of nursing experience.  Twelve of these years have been in the field of Oncology.  She has been involved with gynecologic oncology since 2001.   

Coleen Pinter RN

Coleen Pinter is a registered nurse with a Bachelors degree in Health Arts.  She has 25 years experience in GYN Oncology.  She has worked with Dr. Elbendary for over 12 years as his office nurse.

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