Carina Ryder, MS, BSN
Carina is a Nurse-Midwife with 20 years of clinical experience in both high- and low-risk obstetrical settings. She received her MS and BSN from Columbia University of Nursing. Most recently she has extended her scope of practice to include care for the peri/menopausal woman, and has NCMP (North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Provider) certification in this area. Carina also has expertise in women's sexual health, sexual assault forensics and cervical cancer screening, management of abnormal pap smears and colposcopy, and the management and care coordination of higher risk obstetrical patients.
Practice names
Certified Nurse Midwife, Takoma Park Gynecology
Clinical Instructor, Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Education and training
1994 - 1996 - Columbia University School of Nursing (Nurse - Midwifery)
1994 - 1996 - BSN (Nursing), Columbia University School of Nursing
1992 - 2994 - BA, Goddard College
Certifications
Certified Nurse Midwife, American Midwifery Certification Board
NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner, The North American Menopause Society