Ephraim McDowell Health

OB-GYN • Danville, KY

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About

Ephraim McDowell Health (Danville, KY) is a nonprofit regional healthcare system serving central Kentucky, including obstetrics and gynecology services. The system comprises Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (core, 222-bed), plus Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (25-bed, Lincoln County) and Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital (25-bed, Mercer County). With headquarters in Danville, the organization operates multiple primary and specialty care offices and serves over 119,000 residents across six counties. For obstetrics and gynecology needs in Danville, you would access care through the Ephraim McDowell Health network’s hospitals and affiliated clinics. Contact: 859-239-1000.

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Clinic Type

OB-GYN

Address

217 South Third Street, Danville, KY 40047, US

Phone

(859) 239-6590

Email

wtstaples@emhealth.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://emhealth.org/service/obstetrics-gynecology/

Services Offered

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wound Healing
Annual women’s exams
Family planning and contraception
Pregnancy care
High-risk obstetrics
Labor and delivery services
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
Menopause management
Diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic conditions

Team

Anne Turcea, MD — OB-GYN physician
James Hourigan, MD — OB-GYN physician
Jennifer Stivers, MD — OB-GYN physician
Tonya New, APRN, CNM — APRN, certified nurse-midwife
Lauren Paynter, APRN, CNM — APRN, certified nurse-midwife

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Health US News (Dr. Anne E. Turcea): 5 out of 5 stars (37 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. Anne E. Turcea): 4.7 out of 5 stars
Healthgrades (Dr. Jennifer Stivers): 4.2 out of 5 stars (6 reviews)
Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist): 3.9 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)
Healthgrades (Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center): 65% patient experience rating

Patients praise

high patient satisfaction and personal recommendations for individual OB-GYN providers (e.g., Dr. Anne Turcea)
appreciation for the friendly, relatable, and professional demeanor of many staff members
recognition of the flagship facility's high-acuity capabilities and specialized neonatology care, such as the Level II Special Care Nursery
history of dedicated service by long-term practitioners in the community

Common complaints

concerns about increased travel distance and loss of local, high-quality birthing services following the consolidation of obstetric care from Fort Logan Hospital to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center (EMRMC)
reports of traumatic birthing experiences or dissatisfaction with specific provider interventions, such as perceived unnecessary C-sections
concerns regarding communication and transparency from hospital management during service changes
mixed feedback on hospital amenities, including limited availability of specialty birthing features like tubs and potential pain management limitations (e.g., specific epidural options)
instability in provider staffing arrangements during service transitions, including withdrawal of certain groups from labor and delivery services

"I've been very pleased. He's been thorough and takes his time explaining things to me. He and staff also make it a comfortable, friendly experience."

— Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist patient review)

"I had a HORRIBLE and traumatic experience when he decided I needed a C-section because I wasn't progressing fast enough for him."

— Vitals (Dr. Gary R. Ahnquist patient review)

"I had a nurse that held me in her arms, and I could see my emotions on her face, when they were giving me my epidural because, I mean, I was in active labor."

— Spectrum News 1 (Patient reflection on local care)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].