
Meet The Nova Leadership Team
Get to know the team driving Nova’s mission. The team behind Nova was built to do what most systems can’t: put OB/GYNs at the center of growth, strategy, and clinical leadership.
Our Team
Leadership is more than a title – it’s a partnership of perspectives. The Nova Women’s Health Partners team brings together seasoned physician leaders who understand the frontlines of care, as well as operational and financial experts who know how to scale it sustainably. This unique mix of clinical insight and business strategy allows us to support OB/GYN practices with the capital, guidance, and integrity needed to lead the next era of women’s healthcare.

Serena Tidwell, MD, MBA
Founding Midtown OBGYN partner; outpatient-focused physician leader applying MBA-driven administrative expertise.

Serena Tidwell, MD, MBA

Erwin G. Szela, Jr, MD
Low-C-section obstetrician, high-risk specialist, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Ascension Illinois.

Erwin G. Szela, Jr, MD
He has extensive training in minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures. Dr. Szela has performed more than 1,000 advanced robotic-assisted surgeries. He enjoys all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, including women’s wellness, high-risk obstetrics, infertility, and surgery.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Szela has been committed to accessible and affordable healthcare for women. He has been on multiple medical missions to the Dominican Republic and Ghana, West Africa. Dr. Szela has been providing care through federally qualified health centers (FQHC) for more than 14 years. He is a past president of the Northwest Suburban Independent Physicians Association and was instrumental in creating the clinically integrated network with AMITA.
When Dr. Szela isn’t at work, he loves spending time with his wife of 34 years and his family.

Randall C. Kahan, MD
WomanCare founder, pelvic-floor pioneer performing prolapse and incontinence surgeries across Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

Randall C. Kahan, MD
As the founding partner of WomanCare, Dr. Kahan has successfully united several practices in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, offering comprehensive women’s healthcare. In the 1990s, he developed a special interest in female pelvic floor disorders, cultivating expertise in surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.
Dr. Kahan has served as the principal investigator in numerous national studies for surgical devices now widely used in minimally invasive gynecological procedures. His experience is extensive, having performed nearly 3,000 incontinence procedures at Northwest Community Hospital. As a certified robotic surgeon, Dr. Kahan maintains a high-volume surgical practice for various gynecological issues.
Currently, Dr. Kahan is the President and CEO of WomanCare and the Director of the Pelvic Floor and Bladder Program at NCH Women’s Center. His expertise in both noninvasive treatment options and minimally invasive outpatient surgery has contributed to his high success rates and patient satisfaction.

Will Randle
Growth architect and COO who fuels physician-led expansion.

Rachel Jonas
CFO boosting multi-site performance via rigorous planning.

James Graass
Builds partnerships, smooth onboarding, and scalable growth.

Dr. Henry Dominicis
Retired OB/GYN focused on driving partnership and sustainability for private practices.

Rebecca Fox
An accomplished healthcare entrepreneur and executive known for driving innovation and operational excellence at every stage of organizational growth.

Robert Grabow
Seasoned healthcare executive and RCA co-founder, Robert Grabow brings deep expertise in scaling physician-led platforms.
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