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ABOUT US

Tidewater Physicians for Women
is a division of Mid-Atlantic Women’s Care
with offices in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia.

Our practice takes comprehensive care to a higher level with a large team of experienced and qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and two licensed counselors.

We offer well woman exams, family planning, preconception counseling, early pregnancy assessment, maternity care, and expert diagnosis and treatment of problems in the reproductive system.

Our licensed counselors are available to any of our patients. They offer help for many types of challenges such as postpartum depression, anxiety, anger, and stress.

Women of all ages,

from young teens to women past menopause, can access compassionate and individualized care at Tidewater Physicians for Women. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our office. 

We’re here to help.
Compassionate care for women of all ages at Tidewater.
Women of all ages,

from young teens to women past menopause, can access compassionate and individualized care at Tidewater Physicians for Women. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our office. 

We’re here to help.

Accepted Insurance Providers

Our providers participate in the majority of PPO and HMO plans offered in the Hampton Roads area and accept traditional indemnity insurance. At this time, we do not participate with Tricare Prime. Please check with your insurance company or contact our business office during normal office hours.

Awards and Recognition

Coastal Virginia 2026 Winner Southside Gold - Best OB/GYN Practice Badge
Coastal Virginia Top Docs 2025 Badge

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Siobhan Bertolino who has been awarded the Top Docs All Star recognition which showcases those physicians holding a Top Doc recognition for the last 5 consecutive years. In her case, Dr. Bertolino has been named as Top Doc for 6 Consecutive Years from 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025!

Dr. Siobhan M. Bertolino Physician in Tidewater Physicians For Women
Siobhan Bertolino, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2020
Siobhan Bertolino, MD, FACOG 2020
Melanie McDowell, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2020
Melanie McDowell, MD, FACOG 2020
Kelsey Arbogast, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2020
Kelsey Arbogast, MD, FACOG 2020
Frank G. Morgan, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2020
Frank G. Morgan, MD, FACOG 2020
Colleen M. Connor, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2020
Colleen M. Connor, MD, FACOG 2020
Charles Wilkes, MD Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2020
Charles Wilkes, MD, FACOG 2020
Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2020
Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, FACOG 2020
Dr. Fontanares named a top doctor in Virginia Living 2019!

Congratulations to Dr. Fontanares on being selected as one of the top doctors in Virginia Living’s Health & Wellness 2019 special supplemental issue!

Dr. Fontanares listed in Coastal Magazine’s Top Doc issue!

Congratulations to Dr. Fontanares on being listed in Coastal Magazine’s Top Doc issue which recognizes outstanding medical professionals!

Tidewater Physicians for Women won Best OBGYN Gold 2018

Tidewater Physicians for Women was voted as Best OBGYN – Overall Gold Winner in the 2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine Best of Readers’ Choice Award.

Dr.Bertolino listed in Coastal Magazine’s Top Doc issue for 2018!

Congratulations to Dr.Bertolino on being listed in Coastal Magazine’s Top Doc issue for 2018!

Dr.Fontanares listed in Coastal Magazine’s Top Doc issue for 2018!

Congratulations to Dr. Fontanares on being listed in Coastal Magazine’s Top Doc issue for 2018!

Siobhan Bertolino, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2020
Siobhan Bertolino, MD, FACOG
Kelsey L. Arbogast, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2019
Kelsey L. Arbogast, MD, FACOG
Colleen M. Connor, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2019
Colleen M. Connor, MD, FACOG
Charles A. Wilkes, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2019
Charles A. Wilkes, MD, FACOG
Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2019

Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, FACOG

Frank G. Morgan Jr., MD, Top Obstetrician Gynecologist 2019

Frank G. Morgan Jr., MD, FACOG