Team Categories: Obstetrics & Gynecology Subspecialists

Dr. DeCesare received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New York and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of South Florida Medical Center. He completed an additional three years of training in gynecologic oncology at the Moffitt Cancer Center. He is board certified in gynecologic oncology, specializing in the detection and treatment of tumors originating in a woman’s reproductive organs. His areas of special interest include advanced cancer surgery and sentinel lymph node procedures.

Barry Ripps, MD is an Adjunct Clinical Professor and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pensacola Campus. He has been a faculty member within Florida’s medical educational system since 1994. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Ripps has excelled in broad clinical, scientific and research endeavors within the field of Reproductive Endocrinology addressing topics such as endometriosis, osteoporosis prevention, polycystic ovarian syndrome, ectopic gestation, male infertility, and minimally invasive surgical management of gynecologic conditions.

Dr. Schwartz received his medical degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Missouri Kansas City Obstetric and Gynecology residency program. After two years in private practice as an obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Schwartz completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Schwartz is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine.