SOUTH TAMPA
The Woman’s Group South Tampa OB GYN office is centrally located in the heart of Tampa. Serving Obstetrics and Gynecology patients since 1998, our caring physicians and staff are active community members! From social media to community events, join us as we enjoy and lift up Tampa and the wonderful people whom with we share our ‘home’.
To contact us, call our main appointment line at: 813.347.4080. Here you may make appointments or change appointments at any location. To reach a specific office, please call the office direct.
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Madelyn E. Butler, MD
“As the founder of The Woman’s Group, my vision was to build a best-in-class practice that would provide comprehensive women’s healthcare.”
◊ Founded The Woman’s Group in 1998
◊ Born in Cabaiguán, Cuba and emigrated to the United States with her family at a young age
◊ Attended the University of Florida, Gainesville, where she received a B.S. in Microbiology
◊ Received Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine
◊ Completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida, Tampa
◊ Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
◊ Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
◊ Specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including Da Vinci robotic surgery and vaginal, pelvic reconstruction, fibroid, endometriosis and infertility surgery
◊ President of the Florida Medical Association 2010-2011
◊ Florida Delegate to the American Medical Association
◊ Member of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women
◊ Recipient of the University of Florida Leadership Award, Hillsborough County Medical Association Physician of the Year Award, 2014 Tampa Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Leader Award and 2019 Tampa Bay Top Doc Award
◊ Member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Hillsborough County Medical Association and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
◊ Speaks Spanish
◊ Enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and participating in the development of public policy
Karolina Borodo, MD
“I am eager to apply my passion for evidenced-based medicine and surgical skills at The Woman’s Group—a cohesive force for excellence in healthcare.”
◊ Joined The Womans’ Group in 2009
◊ Born in Warsaw, Poland and immigrated to the U.S. at a young age
◊ Attended Hunter College of NYC, where she received a B.A. in Biology
◊ Received Doctor of Medicine degree, Magna Cum Laude from St. George’s University School of Medicine
◊ Completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, NY, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident at Lenox Hill Hospital
◊ Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
◊ Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
◊ Specializes in obstetrics and fibroid, endometriosis and infertility surgery
◊ Member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Hillsborough County Medical Association and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
◊ Co-author of “Morphometric Index of the Developing Murine Kidney”
◊ Speaks Polish and conversational /medical Spanish
◊ Enjoys spending time traveling and sailing with her husband and two children
Deborah Cohen, MD
“It is an honor for me to work at The Woman’s Group, a practice with a well-rounded view of women’s care.”
◊ Joined The Woman’s Group in 2004
◊ Born in St. Louis, Missouri
◊ Attended the University of Florida, Gainesville, where she received a B.A. in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
◊ Received Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine
◊ Completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
◊ Recognized by the University of Buffalo for Overall Academic and Clinical Excellence and as Best Teaching Resident
◊ Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
◊ Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
◊ Specializes in obstetrics and fibroid, endometriosis and infertility surgery
◊ Member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Hillsborough County Medical Association, American Society for Reproductive Medicine and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
◊ Enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
Kathy McElwaney, RNC, BSN, ARNP
“As a part of The Woman’s Group since its beginning, I’ve been able to care for my patients as they progress through the stages of their lives.”
◊ Joined The Woman’s Group in 1998
◊ Born in Tampa, Florida
◊ Attended Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL, where she received a B.S. in Psychology
◊ Attended Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, where she received a B.S. in Nursing
◊ Received an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner graduate degree from Emory University School of Medicine
◊ Specializes in office-based obstetrics and gynecology
◊ Enjoys traveling, skiing and spending time with her two sons
Mariana Oliva, MD
“I am committed to providing personalized care and maintaining long-term relationships with my patients, helping them make informed decisions about their lifelong health and wellness goals.”
◊ Joined The Woman’s Group in 2022
◊ Born in Havana, Cuba
◊ Attended Florida International University, where she received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
◊ Attended University of California, San Diego, where she received a M.S. in Bioengineering
◊ Received a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine
◊ Completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
◊ Specializes in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and preventive medicine
◊ Fluent in Spanish
◊ Enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons
Carmen E. Peden, MD, PhD
“As a wife and mother, caring for women during their most vulnerable moments is a privilege I cherish.”
◊ Joined The Woman’s Group in 2011
◊ Born in Valencia, Spain, but raised in Florida
◊ Attended University of Florida, Gainesville, where she received a B.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Summa Cum Laude and a Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience degree
◊ Received Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine
◊ Completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florida College of Medicine
◊ Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
◊ Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
◊ Specializes in obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including Da Vinci robotic surgery, vaginal and pelvic reconstruction surgery and surgery for fibroids, endometriosis and infertility
◊ Member of St. Joseph Hospital’s Robotic Surgery, Board of Quality and Clinical Excellence Committees
◊ Member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Hillsborough County Medical Association, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Gold Humanism Medical Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa
◊ Recipient of the Most Outstanding Ob/Gyn Award (2005)
◊ Speaks Medical/Conversational Spanish
◊ Enjoys reading, dancing and traveling with her husband and three daughters. Enjoys going on medical missions to help people in underserved areas
Catherine Roush, MD
“I am very happy to be associated with The Woman’s Group, and I look forward to applying my knowledge to care for my patients.”
◊ Joined The Woman’s Group in 2005
◊ Born in Saigon, Vietnam and raised in South Louisiana
◊ Attended Loyola University, New Orleans, LA, where she received a B. A. in Biology, Magna Cum Laude and where she was recognized as a President Scholar
◊ Received Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
◊ Completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Houston Methodist / Chirstus St. Joseph’s Hospital, Houston, TX, where she was appointed Academic Chief Resident
◊ Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
◊ Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
◊ Specializes in obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including Da Vinci robotic surgery and surgery for fibroids, endometriosis and infertility
◊ Medical Director for the St. Joseph’s Women Hospital Robotic Surgery Committee, member of St. Joseph’s Hospitals Executive and Credentialing Committees and member of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Surgical Suite Committee
◊ Member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Hillsborough County Medical Association, Florida Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
◊ Volunteer at the Judeo-Christian Clinic
◊ Speaks conversational Vietnamese and Medical /Conversational Spanish
◊ Enjoys kiteboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and traveling with her husband and three children
Evelyn Serrano, MD
“I am honored to bring my diverse talents to a group as dynamic as The Woman’s Group.”
◊ Joined The Woman’s Group in 2007
◊ Born in Miami, Florida
◊ Attended Florida State University, where she received a B.A. in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
◊ Received Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa
◊ Completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, where she served as Academic Chief Resident
◊ Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
◊ Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
◊ Specializes in obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including Da Vinci robotic surgery, and surgery for fibroids, endometriosis and infertility
◊ Member of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Surgical Suite Committee
◊ Member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Hillsborough County Medical Association and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and Florida State University’s Phi Beta Kappa
◊ Recipient of the Vitals.com Top Doctor Award and the South Florida College of Medicine Academic Excellence Award
◊ Enjoys running, reading, painting, and traveling with her husband and son
D.A. Kobliska, CNM, ARNP
“I am honored and privileged to work with a dedicated and diverse group of women for whom excellence of care is their highest priority.”
◊ Joined The Woman’s Group in 2008
◊ Born in Iowa
◊ Attended the University of Iowa College of Nursing, where she received a B.S. in Nursing
◊ Received a Master of Nursing Midwifery from the University of Utah
◊ Received a Master of Business Administration from Long Island University
◊ Member of the American College of Nurse Midwives and the International Childbirth Education Association
◊ Certified Childbirth Educator
◊ Specializes in office-based obstetrics and gynecology
◊ Retired Lieutenant Colonel US Army (1993)
◊ Enjoys food, family, and friends