About Us | Women's Group for Health | Berkeley & Hercules, CA

At Women’s Group for Health, Dr. Lilia Lizano and staff strive to make our patients’ experience as comfortable as possible by offering compassionate, individualized care. We are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care in a professional and comfortable environment. We strive to keep up-to-date with the newest medical guidelines and technologies in order to deliver the best care to our patients.

It is important for us to establish long-term relationships with our patients, based upon mutual respect and open communication. We encourage questions and welcome any suggestions offered by our patients.

If we do not already have the privilege of serving you, we encourage you to browse this website or give us a call to schedule an appointment or ask questions. We specialize in all areas of Women’s Healthcare including: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility, and Osteoporosis.

Lilia Lizano, M.D.

Dr. Lilia Lizano received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut in 1983. She completed her four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Lizano joined Contra Costa Medical Group for Women in 1988 and became sole owner of the practice in 1995. Dr. Lizano has admitting and surgical privileges at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley. This facility is considered to be the premier hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology in the East Bay.

Dr. Lizano has also been named one of America’s Top Gynecologists and Obstetricians by Obstetrics and Gynecology for the past four years, in addition to being the recipient of various other awards.

She is a member in good standing of:

The Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellowship Status
The California Medical Association
The San Francisco OB-GYN Society
Various Hospital Committees

Dr. Lizano’s caring and compassionate nature coupled with her enthusiasm for the medical field and her patients make her an exceptional physician and a valuable asset to our office!

Kathy Koger, N.P.

Education:
Rice University: B.A. Anthropology
Bellevue Community College: R.N.
San Jose State University: Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner

Kathy studies clinical homeopathy with the Center for Education and Development of Homeopathy and specializes in IUD and Nexplanon placements. Kathy loves her work getting to know women and helping them find creative solutions to their health problems. She speaks some Spanish and wishes she could speak more!

Clarice Francis, Hercules Office Manager

Clarice joined Women’s Group for Health in 1999. She is experienced with many different types of medical insurances carriers, billing and collections follow-up, authorizations, scheduling and management duties. In 2010 to 2013 she was assisting a large Oncology practice with difficult billing and authorization issues. In December 2013 Clarice returned to the OB/GYN practice and is enjoying the personable and private relation a small practice can bring to our community.

Jessica Kirkland, Berkeley Office Manager

Jessica joined Women’s Group for Health in December 2015. She is a experienced medical billing manager, and enjoys making life easier for all of our patients. Jessica enjoys spending time with her two boys, who keep her active and healthy

Michele Figueroa, Lead Medical Assistant

Michele joined Women’s Group for Health in October 2012 as one of our essential Medical Assistants. Michele enjoys fulfilling her duties in this specialty OB/GYN specialty and interacting with the diverse patient population. Michele is excited to learn and become an integral member of our practice. Outside of the office, Michele enjoys traveling, taking her dog out for walks, and continuing her education to advance her career. Michele speaks impeccable Spanish.

Crystal Cates, Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Crystal joined Women’s Group for Health full time in November 2015. She is a training to become one of our medical assistants and brings great customer service to the team. She enjoys running, swimming, dancing and spending time with her family.

Katherine Carrillo, Medical Assistant

Katherine joined women’s group for health full time in May 2017. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, caring, compassionate and enjoys helping others. Katherine enjoys coming to work, and being an active member of our team.

Karen Sanchez, Receptionist & Surgery Scheduler

Karen joined Women’s Group for Health in August 2016 as a receptionist, and as of January 2017, she obtained the skills to become a receptionist/surgery scheduler. She strives to provide great customer service to all our patients, and enjoys interacting with the diverse patient population. Karen is fluent in Spanish and English, and on her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Iris Hernandez, Receptionist

Iris joined Women’s Group for Health in November 2016, she is bilingual in English and Spanish. She enjoys helping others, and interacting with patients. After hours, Iris enjoys long walks on the beach and reading romance novels. Iris spends most of her time off with her 1-year-old daughter, and has plans to advance her education in the future.