Meet Our Providers
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Meet Our Providers
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Brian Josephs
MD FACOG
Dr. Brian Josephs founded Advanced Care for Women in 2013. His mission is to offer the women in the community and surrounding areas a practice where they are heard and respected. Prior to forming his practice, Dr. Josephs attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree and received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in 2005. Dr. Josephs is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has practiced in the area for many years, and mentors other physicians in the local area. Dr. Josephs has received many accolades based on his surgical expertise and is happy to offer minimally invasive techniques to help his patients return to normal life as quickly as possible. He practices based on his mantra of “healthy moms and healthy babies”.
Dr. Josephs has served as the Department Chairman of Women’s and Children’s Services at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center since 2014. In 2017, Dr. Josephs received the distinguished award of “Provider of the Year” for Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. He continues to work relentlessly to see his vision come true.
Amy L. Frederick
MSN, CNM
Amy attended WV Wesleyan College where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She has cared for women and children since 1999 in various Virginia hospitals. While working with these families, she realized the value of allowing women to have choices in their healthcare. She decided to pursue a career in midwifery in hopes to advocate for women and families to have the birth they truly desire. After attending Frontier Nursing University, where she earned a Master’s Degree; Amy began her midwifery career in Pennsylvania. As a provider, she was able to help many women, not only with childbearing but with many aspects of their healthcare. Her approach centers holistic and safe care for each woman she serves. She is very excited to partner with Dr. Josephs and bring midwifery services to Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas
Laurie Carpenter
MSN, WHNP-BC
Laurie is a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is joining us from the Hampton Roads area where she has spent most of her life. After attending a university of the arts, she decided to try nursing school for fun. Since that decision, Laurie has developed a passion for women’s health and has gained experience as a nurse in women’s health, pediatrics, and surgical recovery. In addition, she has unique experience in care management and as a lactation consultant. Laurie completed her master’s degree from Duke University with a focus on women’s health. Her interests include paint nights with friends, visits to the lake, and swim meets.