Obstetrician & Gynecologist in Sarasota

Dr. Anna V. Soendker is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Bradenton, Florida. She received her medical degree from Grodno State Medical Institute and has been in practice for over a decade. She also speaks multiple languages, including Russian.

Dr. Jennifer Swanson is a board-certified OB/GYN in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Swanson's special areas of expertise include adolescent gynecology, gynecological surgery, and infertility, as well as general pregnancy and gynecology care

Dr. Stephens is dedicated to his patients and his practice. He came to the Sarasota/Bradenton area in 2012 from Upstate New York where he completed his Internship and Residency at Rochester General Hospital (RGH). During his time at RGH he also served as Chief Administrative Resident. Soon after graduating residency in 2006 he joined the faculty practice that he graduated from. He quickly became the Medical Director and Associate Chair of the Department of OBGYN where he was very successful in running 4 practice sites with his dedicated team of professionals including midwives and resident physicians. He excelled in training those residents to become compassionate and skilled surgeons and Obstetricians.

Dr. Halstead was born and raised in Miami, Florida and comes from a family originally from Trinidad and Tobago. She completed her residency at Bayfront Health in Saint Petersburg, Florida where she was recognized for her outstanding patient care and the exceptional relationships that she builds with her patients. Her special interests include obstetrics and minimally invasive surgery. She is certified in da Vinci's robotic system and in the Fundamentals of Laparoscopy by the American Society of Surgeons. Dr. Halstead has always been attracted to obstetrics and is honored to be a part of each woman's journey to motherhood. She is drawn to difficult cases and comes to us with comprehensive experience providing for patients with complicated histories and high risk pregnancies. She is known by her peers and patients for her friendly and easy-going demeanor which allows her to thrive in this exhilarating and challenging field. In her spare time, Dr. Halstead enjoys cooking and traveling however, her favorite pastime is spending time at home with her husband and their adorable puppy. She is very excited to join the amazing team in caring for women at University Park Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Stephens is dedicated to his patients and his practice. He came to the Sarasota/Bradenton area in 2012 from Upstate New York where he completed his Internship and Residency at Rochester General Hospital (RGH). During his time at RGH he also served as Chief Administrative Resident. Soon after graduating residency in 2006 he joined the faculty practice that he graduated from. He quickly became the Medical Director and Associate Chair of the Department of OBGYN where he was very successful in running 4 practice sites with his dedicated team of professionals including midwives and resident physicians. He excelled in training those residents to become compassionate and skilled surgeons and Obstetricians.

Dr. Halstead was born and raised in Miami, Florida and comes from a family originally from Trinidad and Tobago. She completed her residency at Bayfront Health in Saint Petersburg, Florida where she was recognized for her outstanding patient care and the exceptional relationships that she builds with her patients. Her special interests include obstetrics and minimally invasive surgery. She is certified in da Vinci's robotic system and in the Fundamentals of Laparoscopy by the American Society of Surgeons. Dr. Halstead has always been attracted to obstetrics and is honored to be a part of each woman's journey to motherhood. She is drawn to difficult cases and comes to us with comprehensive experience providing for patients with complicated histories and high risk pregnancies. She is known by her peers and patients for her friendly and easy-going demeanor which allows her to thrive in this exhilarating and challenging field. In her spare time, Dr. Halstead enjoys cooking and traveling however, her favorite pastime is spending time at home with her husband and their adorable puppy. She is very excited to join the amazing team in caring for women at University Park Obstetrics and Gynecology.