Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Our team consists of dedicated individuals known for their warmth, friendliness, and genuine care. We are experienced and energetic people—from doctors and midwives to nurses and ultrasound techs—whose goal is to communicate with our patients to provide the best care possible.

Our Obstetricians & Gynecologists

Alison Thomas, MD | Women First OB GYN Center
Alison Thomas, MD
Dr. Thomas specializes in obstetrics and gynecologic care, as well as infertility counseling, embracing everything from routine office visits to complex surgical procedures. She is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, continuously seeking innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life for her patients. Her commitment extends beyond treatment, as she actively educates women on essential healthcare screenings to mitigate the risk of cancer, particularly gynecologic cancers. Inspired by the holistic nature of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Thomas cherishes the ability to offer both primary and specialized care, building lifelong relationships with her patients from adolescence through adulthood. Her approach to women’s healthcare is profoundly empathetic. She strives to empower women, encouraging them to prioritize their health to better care for themselves as much as they do for others. With a commitment to providing comprehensive, quality care across all life stages—from pre-puberty to post-menopause—she views practicing medicine not just as a profession, but as the most rewarding aspect of her life.
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Jessica Konal, MD | Women First OB GYN Center
Jessica Konal, MD
Jessica Konal, MD, is a dedicated and forward-thinking obstetrician-gynecologist known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. She has clinical interests in the management of abnormal uterine bleeding, comprehensive obstetrical care, and advanced gynecologic procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. Deeply committed to patient education and empowerment, Dr. Konal partners with individuals to help them better understand their bodies and feel confident in their care decisions. She values the opportunity to support patients through life’s most vulnerable, challenging, and meaningful moments, developing personalized approaches to health maintenance and treatment with both expertise and empathy. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, whale watching, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.
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Our Advanced Practice Providers

Janice Best, CNM | Women First OB GYN Center
Janice Best, CNM
Janice completed her BSN at Madonna University in 2008 and graduated in 2023 with her MSN as a Certified Nurse-Midwife at Frontier Nursing University. She is also certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board, licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing, and is affiliated with the American College of Nurse-Midwives. She served on Labor & Delivery for 10 years and has extensive experience in natural birthing centers. She is passionate about providing patient-centered care, including family planning, holistic birth, and empowering women to make informed decisions regarding their health. Janice also enjoys serving overseas on mission trips and utilizing her heart for Nurse-Midwifery in countries where resources for women's health education is scarce. She is Filipino-American and born in California but Michigan has become her home. She is married and has three daughters.
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Jaclyn Zaleski, WHNP | Women First OB GYN Center
Jaclyn Zaleski, WHNP
Jaclyn Zaleski is a dedicated and board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who is deeply passionate about empowering women by providing comprehensive education about their health options. She is committed to being a trusted resource for patients throughout their unique gynecologic and obstetric journeys, ensuring they feel supported and informed every step of the way. This commitment is rooted in a lifelong inspiration from her mother, a long-time sonographer, and was further solidified by her own invaluable experience as a labor and delivery nurse. Jaclyn believes firmly in a collaborative approach to healthcare, partnering with her patients and utilizing evidence-based practices to help them make the best decisions for their individual needs and well-being. This patient-centered focus is balanced by a life outside of work, where she enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, and enriching her life through visiting art museums and attending live music events.
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