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

Medical Leadership Board

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

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Serena Tidwell, MD, MBA

Medical Leadership Board
Dr. Serena Tidwell founded Midtown OB/GYN in 2002 and has been a trusted leader in comprehensive women’s care for over two decades. Today, she focuses on outpatient gynecology, high-risk OB management, and breast cancer screening. Since earning her MBA in 2017, she has expanded her administrative leadership within the practice. Passionate about advancing care and supporting her team, Dr. Tidwell brings a blend of clinical excellence and operational insight to the Nova network.

Erwin G. Szela, Jr, MD

Medical Leadership Board

Low-C-section obstetrician, high-risk specialist, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Ascension Illinois.

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Erwin G. Szela, Jr, MD

Medical Leadership Board
Dr. Erwin Szela is a board-certified OB-GYN and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Dr. Szela has spent most of his life in the Chicago area. He received his bachelor of science in mathematical engineering from Northwestern and an MBA from Kellogg at Northwestern. He completed medical school at Rush Medical College in Chicago followed by residency training at Northwestern University/Prentice Woman’s Hospital, where he was promoted to chief resident.

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

Medical Leadership Board

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

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Randall C. Kahan, MD

Medical Leadership Board
Dr. Randall Kahan, born and raised in the Chicago area, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois, followed by medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lutheran General Hospital.

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

Chief Operating Officer

Growth architect and COO who fuels physician-led expansion.

Rachel Jonas

Chief Financial Officer

CFO boosting multi-site performance via rigorous planning.

James Graass

Director, Corporate Development

Builds partnerships, smooth onboarding, and scalable growth.

Dr. Henry Dominicis

EVP of Chicago Market Growth

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

Rebecca Fox

President & CEO, Northwest Kidney Centers

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

Robert Grabow

CEO, Retina Consultants of America (RCA)

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

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