Why did you go into OB/GYN?

I love my job. I love the incredibly personal nature of obstetrics and gynecology in all stages of a woman’s life. I enjoy being able to discuss birth control, sexual health and body awareness issues with teens. I love answering questions and helping patients understand such things as preconception counseling, contraception, infertility and abnormal pap smears. I love being a part of one of the most special times in a woman’s life - pregnancy and delivery - to be able to celebrate with families their new additions! I love helping women through the very difficult transition into menopause, tackling hot flashes, irregular bleeding, depression and loss of sexual desire. I love surgery. Whether it is a cesarean section, laparoscopy or hysterectomy, I find it rewarding to be able to help take care of a patient’s unique gynecologic surgical needs. Why I would choose to become an OB/GYN? My answer will always be the same. I love my job.

Dr. Julie Ashmun is a Kentucky native, born and raised in Glasgow, KY. She attended the University of Kentucky for both her Bachelor of Science and medical degrees. She attended The Ohio State University for residency training where she studied with internationally recognized high-risk obstetricians.

Dr. Ashmun is married with two beautiful sons, Carter and Davis. She has been with Women’s Care Center for two years and is happily accepting new patients.