Auburn OB-GYN and her practice join St. Joseph’s Health

AUBURN — Women’s Health Specialists of Auburn is now operating under the St. Joseph’s Health brand.

The Syracuse–based St. Joseph’s Health tells CNYBJ that Dr. Eileen Murphy, who operated the practice, has joined St. Joseph’s Health women’s health services.

Murphy is an Auburn physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. She will continue to serve patients in Auburn, and St. Joseph’s Health views the hire as an expansion into the Auburn market.

Murphy has a physician assistant working with her, so the practice has two providers. The office also includes a practice manager, two front-office receptionists, two registered nurses, and one licensed practical nurse, St. Joseph’s Health adds in an email.

Murphy is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and obesity medicine specialist with more than 30 years of experience in women’s health. She specializes in gynecologic services that include menopause and osteoporosis management as well as female urology services. 

Murphy also has expertise in weight-loss services, including nutritional and wellness counseling.

St. Joseph’s Health women’s health services involves “all the services a woman may need throughout her life [in] one all-inclusive system.” Health services such as breast care, obstetrics, gynecology and neonatal care are available, St. Joseph’s Health said.