The Crown OB/Gyn Team
For more than 25 years, we’ve provided evidence-based care and patient education in a way that always allows our patients to feel empowered and well cared for.
We Listen, Build Trust, and Provide Care.
Patient Care is Our Top Priority
We’re more than the sum of our services. We meet women at important times in their lives—at their most vulnerable, at their happiest, and sometimes at the scariest times. They can feel elated, excited, alone, and unsure. It can be a wonderful time, an overwhelming time, whatever their situation.
We are a collective of expertise, a collective of values, and a collective of caring providers. We believe in the highest level of individualized healthcare.
Many locations, a single vision, and a practice of caring providers that inform, empower, and help our patients when they need it the most. It’s what motivates us every day.
Physicians
Elizabeth A. Drumm, DO
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Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Parker, CO
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, Administrative Chief Resident
Dr. Drumm grew up on Cape Cod and earned her undergraduate degree from Wheaton College. She attended Rocky Vista University in Colorado where she received her medical degree before returning to the East Coast where she completed her OBGYN residency at Umass in Worcester. In 2018, she was finally able to settle close to home on the South Shore.
Dr. Drumm has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and pediatric/adolescent care. She has a particular passion for self-advocacy and education. She believes in empowering her patients to take an active role in their healthcare decisions and providing them with the resources they need to make informed choices. Her greatest joys come from getting to know her patients and walking alongside them through the happiest and most challenging times in their lives, especially growing their families and adapting to changes in their bodies over time.
Outside of work, Dr. Drumm enjoys hiking and swimming and spends much of her time with her husband and two young boys. Her best-kept secret is her alternative career path as a classically trained opera singer and she occasionally makes appearances at public events.
Evan Foley, MD
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Medical School: Penn State Milton S. Hershey School of Medicine, Hershey, PA
Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH - OBGYN Residency Program
Dr. Foley completed her undergraduate education at Clark University in Worcester, MA, and majored in Biology. She then moved to Hershey, PA, to attend the Penn State College of Medicine and graduated in 2017 with her MD. She completed her OBGYN residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon, NH, before moving home to Milton, MA.
Dr. Foley is particularly interested in high-risk obstetrics. As a mother of two toddlers, she loves helping patients navigate the transition to parenthood. In addition, she has a strong interest in family planning and advocacy.
Both Dr. Foley and her husband are Milton natives and are very happy to be raising their children around friends and family. When not at work, she spends a lot of time outside, usually playing catch with her beloved puppy Peanut.
Sarah Marie Fryc, MD
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Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY
Internship and Residency: Administrative Chief Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC
Dr. Fryc grew up in upstate NY and graduated from Colgate University with a degree in Molecular Biology. After several years working at the Mammalian Genomics program at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, she returned home to attend SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Fryc completed her residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC in 2017 and joined Crown OB/Gyn later that year.
Dr. Fryc has a particular interest in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, PCOS, comprehensive contraception education, and providing obstetric care in collaboration with midwives. What she loves most about her work at Crown OB/Gyn is taking care of her patients throughout their lifespan - from birth control to attempting conception, through menopause and beyond. She believes it is a truly special relationship formed between doctor and patient, unique to the field of OBGYN. Dr. Fryc sees patients in the Quincy and Weymouth offices.
Outside of work, Dr. Fryc enjoys attending Orange Theory classes, cycling on her Peloton, and running half marathons. As a lover of all things Disney World, she recently completed her 13th runDisney race. On her days off, Dr. Fryc will often be found at the beach with a good book or watching Bravo with her dog Monte.
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Medical School: UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
Internship and Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
Dr. Zachary Homa is a board-certified OB/GYN who is happily married with three wonderful kids and two playful dogs. In his free time, he loves to go hiking with his family and dogs, exploring the beautiful outdoors. He also enjoys spending time with loved ones and playing the piano is a shared passion among the family. He provides care to women of all ages from adolescence through the menopausal years and has a passion for helping women have meaningful pregnancy and birth experiences.
Zachary M. Homa, MD
Ruth P. Levesque, MD
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Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
Ruth Levesque, MD, FACOG is a lifelong Mass resident. After completing her bachelor’s at MIT she received her master’s in medical science from Boston University and then headed westward for medical school and to complete her OB/GYN residency training at UMass in Worcester.
Dr. Levesque has been a resident of the South Shore since joining Crown OB/Gyn in 2015. Dr. Levesque enjoys helping patients navigate through all chapters of life, from their first period through their childbearing years and into menopause. She truly enjoys high-risk obstetrics, a variety of office procedures, contraceptive education, and LGBTQIA+ care. Pregnancy after loss holds a special place in her heart and Dr. Levesque is grateful to share in the unpredictable miracle of birth with her patients and their families time and time again. Dr. Levesque sees patients in the Quincy, Weymouth, and Pembroke offices.
When not working Dr. Levesque can be found traveling and skiing with her kids and husband, or running with her dog. She is an OG Peloton fanatic and will talk your ear off about her favorite classes and the one time she ran into Jess Sims while running the Boston Marathon.
Amanda Metzger, MD
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Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship and Residency: Brown University School of Medicine Women and Infants Hospital of RI
A mother of three boys, one cat, and one dog, Dr. Metzger loves helping women with all facets of their healthcare—from helping adolescents choose the best contraception to helping women manage menopause symptoms.
Katie Pivarnik, MD
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Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Internship and Residency: Albany Medical Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology
A New Jersey native, Dr. Katie Pivarnik is from a musical family and was a professional ballet dancer and teacher prior to completing postbaccalaureate premedical studies at Columbia University. She graduated from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Albany Medical Center.
She joined Crown OB/Gyn in 2021 and enjoys the breadth of opportunities to care for patients throughout their lives. She has particular interests in minimally invasive and robotic gynecologic surgery.
On a sunny day, you might find her riding a tandem bike along the Cape Cod Rail Trail with her family or hiking through the Blue Hills. She practices yoga and is always happy to find time to play her violin.
Luanne F. Rich, MD
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Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Internship and Residency: Tufts University School of Medicine
Raised in Northern California, Dr. Rich headed east after college at UCLA and has lived in the Boston area ever since. Following medical school and residency at Tufts,, she joined Crown OB/GYN and, 30 years later, remains incredibly proud to be part of this team.
Over the years, a culture has been built at Crown, nurtured by the dedication of past and current providers and staff, that fosters excellent and compassionate care.
It remains a privilege and lots of fun to come to work each day.
Dr. Rich appreciates her long term patient relationships, the laughter and tears of helping patients through happy and difficult times and, especially, encouraging teens and young women to be confident and educated about their reproductive needs.
Away from the office, she and Bob have raised three kids and watched more sporting events than should be allowed. She happily fills her free time with painting, hiking, mentoring, Peloton and pickleball.
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Medical School: American University of Beirut
Internship and Residency: American University of Beirut
Fellowship: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, and Massachusetts General Hospital
I’ve been at it for 40 years now. It’s been a long, arduous road with many ups and downs. As I've practiced both gynecologic cancer surgery at the beginning of my career and general obstetrics and gynecology later on, I’ve come to experience both tragedy and elation, heartache and joy, death and birth. It’s been harrowing yet captivating, and as demanding as it may be, I am not ready to give it up just yet. More importantly, if asked, I’d say I would do it all over again, with no hesitation.
I started this practice with a colleague in 1989. On the way to building what it is now, I’ve lost many physician friends near and dear to me. Yet, the practice continued to thrive based on one salient principle: treat your patients, those who have entrusted you with their health, on their own terms, and without bias. To quote the Bakhti Yoga tradition, “the path to true joy and fulfillment can only be found by one with a humble and tolerant heart who offers unconditional respect to every living being, and sees everyone as worthy of respect, love, and service.” I believe this philosophy is essential to any physician deserving of the title, “Doctor”.
While I am a physician, I’m also a father to three beautiful children (they will always be children to me). I am also an avid gardener, tennis player, biker, and hiker – nature is my refuge. Still, I count my job as one of my favorite hobbies, because I truly love what I do, and always will.
Nicolas K. Saliba, MD
Jill Satorie, MD
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Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Jill Satorie grew up in Nebraska where she completed her undergraduate (UNL) and medical school (UNMC) degrees. She completed her OBGYN residency at UCLA and stayed for an additional year as an attending. Previously, Jill has practiced at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey as a faculty member and at UPMC, Lititz through OBGYN of Lancaster in Pennsylvania. Jill, her husband, and two children enjoy spending time on the South Shore and reside in Hingham. She joined Crown OB/Gyn in February 2020. She enjoys taking care of patients of all ages and forming close relationships with her patients as she helps them to achieve their best health. She is currently a member of the North American Menopause Society and is working on certification as a North American Menopause practitioner in 2023.
Outside of work, Jill enjoys cheering her teenage son and daughter on in volleyball, hockey, tennis, and lacrosse. She loves hot yoga, paddle boarding, boating, and spending time with her family, including her sheepadoodle Charlie ❤️.
Jill has a passion for exploring health and wellness for all ages, with a special focus on developing a healthy lifestyle and wellness plan to optimize longevity and happiness to allow patients to live their best life possible.
Nurse Practitioners & Midwives
Kathleen Fuller, NP
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Medical Education: Elmhurst College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Loyola University of Chicago, Master of Science in Nursing
Experience: Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Originally from Chicago, Kathleen has lived in Boston since 2014 and now calls Boston home.
Kathleen enjoys seeing patients of all ages, from adolescent to post-menopausal.
Kathleen’s background and experience in infertility provide her with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of fertility issues. It is very rewarding to help her patients navigate the challenges of achieving the dream of starting a family.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is also an area of focus for Kathleen. Her knowledge and research have helped her to identify and treat women as well as educate them on the long-term health implications.
It is a privilege that her patients entrust their care with her and she looks forward to catching up with them at their yearly visits.
Outside of work, Kathleen enjoys reading, running, and traveling. Her 2 adult children, a son, and a daughter, have accompanied her on some of her adventures. They have climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and have been diving with whale sharks in the Maldives. One of her most cherished memories is when they ran the Chicago Marathon together.
Jaime Kullak, NP, CNM
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Medical Education: Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing, MSN, 2006
Experience: South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, Labor, and Delivery Nurse since 2006
Jaime grew up in Duxbury, MA. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bates College and later attended Boston College where she earned her master’s in Nursing as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 2006. Jaime went on to acquire her license as a Certified Nurse Midwife from Frontier Nursing University in 2012. Jaime has worked at South Shore Hospital since 2006 and at Crown OB/Gyn since 2009. She now considers all the staff at Crown OB/Gyn and South Shore her extended family. They have become my village of support throughout my adult life. They have supported me and cared for me while growing my own family. I myself choose Crown OB/Gyn and South Shore to help with my own women’s health needs.
Jaime feels women have a unique set of healthcare challenges and she loves that she gets to support women from young adolescents moving through family planning and reproductive health to violence prevention and so much more. Being able to make a difference in women’s lives is such an honor.
When Jaime is not at work she is busy with her husband and three children, typically at a soccer, lacrosse, or football field. When she is able to find some time to herself, usually in the early morning hours before the kids are awake, she is either running, biking, or at a CrossFit class. She has completed multiple marathons and looks forward to more in the near future. You can meet Jaime in either the Pembroke or Quincy Crown OB/Gyn offices.
Liana MacDonald, NP
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Medical Education: Regis College, School of Nursing April 2020, Master of Science, Nursing
Experience: South Shore Hospital—Weymouth, MA , Registered Nurse, Birthing Unit since 2019
Liana MacDonald is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Crown OB/Gyn. She graduated from Regis College with a Master of Science in Nursing in 2020 and joined the Crown provider team in December 2020. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2016 and began her nursing career in the Emergency Department. She has been working as a Labor and Delivery nurse since 2019.
Liana is passionate about health equity and eliminating the gap in care amongst different races and ethnicities. She is proud of her focus on adolescent health, substance use disorders in pregnancy, and trauma-informed care.
When not at work, Liana can be found spending her time with family, friends, and her rescue dog, Oakley. She loves to travel to new cities and countries and learn about different cultures. She also loves to give back to her community and volunteers at the Boston Marathon!
Ritamarie Testa, CNM, MSN
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Medical Education: Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery, Frontier Nursing University, Hyden KY, April 2015 – August 2019, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Messiah College, Grantham, PA, May 2011
Rita grew up in New Hampshire and learned early in a high school job-shadow experience the magic of caring for families in the perinatal period. Rita attended Messiah College in Pennsylvania where she received her nursing degree before returning to Boston to work as a labor and delivery nurse. She then went on to receive a Master’s in Nurse Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in Kentucky.
Rita has special interests in substance use disorders in pregnancy, maternal mental health, trauma-informed care practices, and teen and LGBTQIA+ care. She strives to continue learning as health care evolves while partnering with patients to make informed care decisions. In addition to working with patients at Crown OB/Gyn, Rita also works with the Perinatal Behavioral Health Program.
Outside of work, Rita can be found adventuring outside with her pup Ripley, in the kitchen exploring new recipes, and on the couch curled up with a good book and a cup of coffee.
Nannette Landry, CNM
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Medical Education: Columbia University, MSN, 1985; Boston University, BSN, 1980
Experience: 1st Midwife, South Shore Hospital, 198, Lecturer/Clinical Instructor, Curry College School Of Nursing, Clinical Preceptor, Frontier Nursing University, Lecturer, Anderson NCLEX Review Course, Laborist Midwife, South Shore Hospital
Nannette Landry graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She worked at South Shore Hospital as a labor and delivery nurse and also a childbirth educator for several years. She went on to attend midwifery school and graduated from Columbia University in NYC with an MSN and went on to pass National Boards to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. Nannette worked in the Bronx for several years as a CNM and then returned to MA in 1987 to fulfill her dream of bringing Midwifery to the women of the South Shore.
Nannette loves educating women about their bodies, pregnancy, labor, and birth and feels the education she provides empowers women.
She feels blessed to have cared for generations of women and to have helped build a solid midwifery practice at SSH.
When not working, Nannette enjoys time with her husband and children, walking the beach, gardening, and working on her memoir.
Sarah Ryan, CNM
Kelly Young, PA
Crown OB/Gyn in Partnership with the South Shore Hospital Midwife Team
Leanne M. Benson, CNM
Constance M. Breece, CNM
Debbie Carlson, CNM
Kathleen E. Cullen-Lutten, CNM
Melissa A. DiNunno, CNM
Rachel B. Flynn, CNM
Cristy M. Githu, GNM
Mary Hogan-Donaldson, CNM
Julie A. Honan, CNM
Michelle M. Ives, CNM
Michelle Millard CNM
Karen M. Murphy-Fitch, CNM
Diane M. Nezar, CNM
Ruby M. Ristuccia, CNM
Susan S. Smith, GNM
Erica E. Truesdale-Greil, CNM
Caitlin E. Warren, CNM
Jessica R. Wilson, CNM