Meet our team | Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

Meet our team

Each of our physicians brings clinical talent, experience, and perspective in servicing a range of patient needs. Below, learn more about our providers and their unique contributions to our practice.

Our Obstetricians & Gynecologists

Dr. Mona Fakih, D.O. | Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Dr. Mona Fakih, D.O.
Dr. Fakih is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and the founding physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates. A native Michigander, she received her bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in Pharmaceutical Sciences and her medical degree from Michigan State University. She completed her residency at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor. She is an adjunct clinical professor at Oakland University William Beaumont College of Medicine and at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. During her training, she served as Chief of Education and was awarded for Academic Excellence by St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in 2011. She was also awarded the MD Anderson Felix Rutledge Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology 2009. She has published work in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics pertaining to abnormal uterine bleeding and endometrial ablation procedures. Dr. Fakih’s has clinical interests in polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, menopause, endometriosis, cosmetic gynecology, and laser surgical resurfacing. Her surgical interests are minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures and hysteroscopic procedures. From prenatal care to post menopause management, Dr. Fakih’s practice focuses on a vast array of clinical conditions specific to women, prioritizing compassionate care for individual needs.
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John Leahy, M.D. | Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
John Leahy, M.D.
Born in Lansing, MI, Dr. Leahy received his undergraduate degree in Global Health from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Leahy has participated in several programs aimed to improve women’s health, both in Michigan and abroad. He is proficient in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including DaVinci Robotic surgery, and was awarded the Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Surgeon award. Dr. Leahy was an integral member of a team of Beaumont physicians and healthcare personnel who successfully implemented improvement processes that led to dramatic decreases in C-section rates and increased the likelihood of a successful, safe vaginal delivery. He has participated in multiple medical missions to Vietnam, including Project Vietnam’s “Breaths for Newborns” campaign to improve neonatal and newborn care, as well as urogynecology training programs for Vietnamese gynecologists. Dr. Leahy has also worked in Ghana to reduce maternal mortality.
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Abby Nowakowski, M.D. | Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Abby Nowakowski, M.D.
Dr. Nowakowski graduated from the William Beaumont Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program in Royal Oak Michigan. She earned a Doctor of Medicine from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University. During her residency, she was awarded a certificate of excellence in obstetrics from the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine, as well as recognition of excellence in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. She participated in the Cesarean Section Review Committee at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Dr. Nowakowski has a passion for women’s health, a special clinical interest in diet and nutrition, and surgical interest in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery. She feels all aspects of life impact a woman’s obstetrical and gynecologic health and emphasizes comprehensive, compassionate care.
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Mariko Shelton, M.D. | Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Mariko Shelton, M.D.
Dr. Shelton earned her medical degree from the prestigious Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She decided to pursue medicine when she was an AmeriCorps member, working in a homeless shelter for medically ill adults. Raised in Southern Indiana, Dr. Shelton is Japanese American, a former Math-Athlete and is fluent in Spanish. She especially enjoys adolescent medicine and pregnancy related care.
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Our Advanced Practice Providers

Olivia Darany, F.N.P. | undefined
Olivia Darany, F.N.P.
Olivia is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates and Aesthetic Medica. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she graduated with honors. She has always had a passion for women’s health care, volunteering as a birth doula for laboring mothers before she started her professional career as a labor and delivery nurse. She is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She strives to empower patients to feel their healthiest and most confident whether she is providing holistic Ob-Gyn or aesthetic health care. Olivia lives in Royal Oak and loves the New York Times crossword, watching football, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her nieces and nephew.
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Megan Burkhardt, M.P.H., P.A.-C. | undefined
Megan Burkhardt, M.P.H., P.A.-C.
Megan is a board-certified physician assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Grand Valley State University and went on to receive a Master of Public Health at Wayne State University, as well as a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy. Megan joined Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates in 2021. She has always been passionate about women’s health and Ob-Gyn services; many of her graduate projects and papers focused on sexual health, pregnancy complications, and maternal mortality. She enjoys educating and empowering women in their health and wellness and strives to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. Megan is a member of the Michigan Association of Physician Assistants and the Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In her free time, Megan enjoys traveling and trying different restaurants with her husband. She also loves to do small, self-taught home renovations and bake for friends and family. She is an avid Detroit sports fan and has two dogs.
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