Our Providers
Dr. Lilia M. Pacini, F.A.C.O.G. is a board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist and is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She is originally from Barranquilla, Colombia. She completed her residency at University of Texas in Houston in 2004, and then relocated to Palm Springs. She is passionate about both Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Pacini offers minimally invasive surgery, including procedures with the da Vinci Robot. Dr. Pacini loves the desert area and as one of the practice owners, she is committed to staying in the area. She is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and two daughters. She is very active and enjoys yoga, dancing, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Milo.
Dr. Jolyn Fergon, NP-C, CNM earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Duke University and has been a founding member and active practitioner at Advanced Women's Healthcare since its start in 2003. She obtained her degree as a Nurse Practitioner from Harbor UCLA, and another Master’s as a Nurse Midwife from Philadelphia University. She is originally from Washington State, but has lived in the Coachella Valley since age 15, and graduated from Palm Springs High School. She is passionate about all aspects of women’s health and performs both OB and GYN services, including infertility. She loves everything outdoors, traveling, reading, pickle ball, worship music, and values time with her husband and children above all else.
Dr. Maria Teresa Datan Benitez, F.A.C.O.G. is a board-certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist. She joined our team in December 2013. She enjoys obstetrics and gynecology alike. Dr. Benitez is originally from the Philippines, and graduated from the Cebu Institute of Medicine. She did her first OBGYN residency program in the Philippines and worked as a doctor there for 10 years before coming to the United States. She then completed her second OBGYN residency program at State University of New York at Buffalo. She worked as a physician in Michigan for 5 years before relocating to California to be closer to her family. In her spare time, Dr. Benitez likes to relax at home, spending time with her husband, kids, and 2 dogs. She enjoys baking, doing needle work, and scrapbooking.
Tatiana Shidaki, NP-C is a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and was born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawai'i. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Biology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and received her Master's in Science specializing in Women's Health from University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Prior to joining this team, she worked as a nurse on the cardiac and labor and delivery units at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha since 2010. She loves the unique relationships that she is able to build with women throughout the many changes in their lives and enjoys assisting women in making personalized healthcare decisions. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and gardening. When possible, she returns to her home on Oahu to spend time with family and friends, enjoy the beach, and the local cuisine.
Chelsea Gabaly, PA-C Is a board certified physician assistant. She was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her bachelor’s in biomedical science from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. She went on to complete her physician assistant program at Temple University in Philadelphia. She has always wanted to move to Southern California, which she did right after graduating from her program. She is passionate about building relationships with her patients to provide the best patient care. Outside of work she enjoys exploring California, yoga, hiking, spending time with friends, and her cat and dog.