Our Practice

Care Beyond Your Expectations

We truly appreciate that you have selected Associates for Women’s Medicine to be your healthcare provider. Our focus is on you and your individual medical needs. Our guiding philosophy is to help you to stay vibrant and strong during every phase and milestone in your life. Because we are a patient centered practice, we create an environment for our clientele that is personal, respectful and attentive. As a woman, you deserve exceptional healthcare services, please allow us to provide a level of care beyond your expectations.

We understand the importance of your individual needs. It is our goal to make you feel comfortable and to know you are in the care of dedicated, qualified doctors … doctors devoted to you and your well-being. You deserve to have your doctor listen carefully and understand your unique situation.

And that's just what you'll find at Associates for Women's Medicine. We work to treat our patients with the respect they deserve, to be attentive to their needs and to offer comfort, caring and understanding in a professional medical setting. It is our daily goal to prove to you that we are everything you've been looking for in an OB/GYN.

Our Physicians

Renee M. Bender, D.O., FACOOG
Dr. Bender completed her undergraduate training at Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania and received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bender is a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology and is Board Certified by the American Collge of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her special areas of expertise are Obstetrics and Gynecology, with special interests in infertility, adolescent gynecology and laparoscopic surgery.

William F. Brazerol, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Brazerol completed his undergraduate training at Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio and received his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio. He completed his residency training at the Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brazerol is a Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. His Special areas of expertise are Obstetrics and Gynecology, with special interest in high-risk obstetrics, adolescent gynecology, infertility, care of perimenopausal women and urogynecology. Dr. Brazerol was selected as a Top Doctor in December 2007 by Main Line Today magazine as "one of the Main Line's best and brightest."

Christine E. Ellis, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Ellis completed her undergraduate education at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has received the Resident Teaching Award from Pennsylvania Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her special areas of expertise are Obstetrics and Gynecology, with special interest in laparoscopic surgery, medical and surgical management of uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and endometriosis and in the care of perimenopausal women.

Corazon Gemil, M.D., FACOG, FACS
Dr. Gemil received the degree of Doctor of Medicine, cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. She completed her internship at The Chester County Hospital and her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Philadelphia. She is Board Certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She holds a licensure in Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Gemil was former Chief of The Chester County Hospital medical staff and was a Board member of the Chester County Board of Health. She has been a recipient of Women of Achievement Award on health issues given by the March of Dimes. Her special areas of expertise are General Gynecology with emphasis on surgery, minimally invasive procedures, vaginal repair, integrative medicine, including acupuncture.

Eduardo Mercurio, M.D., Jr FACOG
Dr. Mercurio completed his undergraduate training at Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mercurio is a Junior Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is Board Eligible by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. His special areas of interest are Obstetrics and Gynecology, minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery, and treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

Our services

Associates for Women's Medicine provides services that address a woman’s needs for her lifetime.

  • Obstetrics Services
    • Preconception counseling and planning
    • Primary Obstetrics care
    • High-risk and low-risk obstetric care
    • Age-specific routine assessments
    • Delivery
  • Gynecologic Services
    • General Gynecology
    • Family planning and contraception
    • Cancer screening, detection and treatment
    • Endocrine Dysfunction and Infertility
    • Minimally invasive surgery
    • Urogynecology (Incontinence, Prolapse)
    • Menopausal management
  • Well Women’s Health
    • Age-specific routine assessments, including health status evaluation, detection and prevention of disease
    • Cervical cancer screening
    • HPV vaccination
    • Osteoporosis screening
    • Preventative Care
    • Integrative medicine

Our Offices

Associates for Women's Medicine has two offices, one in Lionville and one in West Chester.

Lionville Office
A short distance from the Exton Square Mall
119 East Uwchlan Ave, Suite 100
Exton, PA 19431
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West Chester Office
Across the street from The Chester County Hospital
600 East Marshall Street, Suite 205
West Chester, PA 19380
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Hours

Associates for Women's Medicine is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers evening hours on selected days. Please check with the office for specific physicians schedule as they vary from week to week.

Appointments

Patients seen at Associates for Women's Medicine are seen by appointment only during weekdays and select evenings. Many of our patients choose one of our practice physicians as their primary caregiver. When calling with questions or to schedule an appointment, feel free to ask to be seen by that caregiver. Our schedulers will work with you to find the best time and location for your appointment. All office visits can be scheduled by calling 610-903-6200

To schedule a Gynecology appointment or to cancel/reschedule an appointment you can send an email request to scheduling@afwmedicine.com. You can also call the office directly at 610-903-6200. E-mail scheduling requests are given proper attention, but to quickly ensure an appointment time, please call our office.

To schedule an OB appointment, please call our office directly at 610-903-6200.

Annual Visits

We recommend you try to schedule annual visits as far in advance as possible, keeping in mind that your insurance plan may require that 365 days elapse between annual exams.

Cancellations

If you must cancel or postpone your appointment, please call the office as soon as possible so we may offer that appointment time to another patient. After hours, you may leave a message on our office voice mail.

If you arrive late for your appointment you may have to wait to be seen or be rescheduled.

Unplanned Appointments

Appointment times are held in reserve each day to see patients who are unexpectedly ill or injured. If you are not feeling well or believe you need to be seen the same day by one of our providers, call us as early in the day as possible and we will make every effort to see you.

Emergencies

In life threatening situations, dial 911, or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department. Without haste, please summon emergency help before you attempt to communicate with our office. If there is a critical situation, your local paramedics will provide medical support and transport to the nearest hospital. The emergency department staff will consult with us as needed.

After Hours

One of our physicians is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to address urgent situations. To reach a physician after regular hours, please call 610-903-6200 and then select the prompt for “emergencies.” Our answering service will contact us and will provide a description of your medical concern to the physician on call. Calls will be returned as quickly as possible.

We encourage you to reserve non-emergency calls for regular office hours when we are fully staffed so that the on-call physician can devote his/her after-hour attention to hospitalized patients.

Prescription Refills

We refill prescriptions only during office hours, as we need to consult with your physician and evaluate your medical records to check on dosages and medical history. Please plan ahead so you do not run out of important prescriptions. Always have the phone number of your pharmacy available when you call. If you have a preferred pharmacy we will be glad to add it to your records to facilitate the refill process.

We will be pleased to call to renew or refill prescriptions at your pharmacy. We ask that you tell us the name and dosage of your medication and the name and phone number (and the fax number if possible) of your pharmacy. Email or phone requests will be sent to the pharmacy within 48 business hours. Please email us at prescriptions@afwmedicine.com. Please, in all communications, include your first name, last name, middle initial, date of birth, phone number and email address.