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ve of math and science Dr. Christin Gillier
first drew Dr. Christin Gillier with a patient.
to a career in medicine, but
then as she focused on obstetrics and Photos courtesy of St. Luke’s University Health Network Media Services
gynecology, she found working with her
patients to be rewarding.
“Most of the time it’s a happy
situation – you get to be the first
person to hold someone’s new baby,”
she said. “It’s a gratifying thing if you can
make someone feel better.”
Gillier joins Dr. Holli M. Warholic
in her practice at St. Luke’s University
Health Network’s Anderson Campus
in Easton. An Ontario, Canada native,
Gillier went to medical school at Saba
University School of Medicine on the
island of Saba in the Netherlands‑Antilles
and spent the last four years in residency
at St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. She started at
the Ob/Gyn practice in July.
Gillier took time out of her busy
schedule to chat with us.
Q:What do you like about Q:What are the health care Q:What do you do to
being a doctor? challenges facing women? relax and have fun?
A:It’s a big honor having someone A:There are many different options for A:The Lehigh Valley area is
come to you for care … You treatment – including observation and a really good place to eat
see these women, especially first‑time surgery – it can be very confusing for people. out with friends. I also like sewing,
moms, they have so many questions Women need to look for a goal that’s realistic jogging, hiking and traveling – I went
and are very nervous. You tell them and work with their physicians to determine to the Olympics in Sochi and love
what they can expect – and when a treatment that works for them. There going to any island.
everything turns out fine, it creates are also many health problems through
this rewarding circle effect. It’s really preventive testing you can catch early, and Q:As we wrap up this year,
exciting to be delivering a baby. early treatment is normally very effective. what are you grateful for?
Dr. Holli M. Warholic, left, and (She recommends women get the HPV A:I’m very grateful for good
Dr. Christin Gillier in their office. vaccine between the ages of 9 and 26, mentors who are there for me
mammograms after age 40, annual check‑ups and encourage me to find my own
with a gynecologist and an annual flu vaccine. niche and practice style.
She also recommends women exercise,
maintain a healthy weight and not smoke.) Q:Is there anything you
would like to add?
Q:If you could say something to
women, what would it be? A:I’m excited to be working with
Dr. Holli M. Warholic who
A:Be proud of who you are. Don’t was one of my teachers and mentors
compare yourself to others, work during my residency. Our practice is
hard and be proud. accepting new patients.
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first drew Dr. Christin Gillier with a patient.
to a career in medicine, but
then as she focused on obstetrics and Photos courtesy of St. Luke’s University Health Network Media Services
gynecology, she found working with her
patients to be rewarding.
“Most of the time it’s a happy
situation – you get to be the first
person to hold someone’s new baby,”
she said. “It’s a gratifying thing if you can
make someone feel better.”
Gillier joins Dr. Holli M. Warholic
in her practice at St. Luke’s University
Health Network’s Anderson Campus
in Easton. An Ontario, Canada native,
Gillier went to medical school at Saba
University School of Medicine on the
island of Saba in the Netherlands‑Antilles
and spent the last four years in residency
at St. Luke’s in Bethlehem. She started at
the Ob/Gyn practice in July.
Gillier took time out of her busy
schedule to chat with us.
Q:What do you like about Q:What are the health care Q:What do you do to
being a doctor? challenges facing women? relax and have fun?
A:It’s a big honor having someone A:There are many different options for A:The Lehigh Valley area is
come to you for care … You treatment – including observation and a really good place to eat
see these women, especially first‑time surgery – it can be very confusing for people. out with friends. I also like sewing,
moms, they have so many questions Women need to look for a goal that’s realistic jogging, hiking and traveling – I went
and are very nervous. You tell them and work with their physicians to determine to the Olympics in Sochi and love
what they can expect – and when a treatment that works for them. There going to any island.
everything turns out fine, it creates are also many health problems through
this rewarding circle effect. It’s really preventive testing you can catch early, and Q:As we wrap up this year,
exciting to be delivering a baby. early treatment is normally very effective. what are you grateful for?
Dr. Holli M. Warholic, left, and (She recommends women get the HPV A:I’m very grateful for good
Dr. Christin Gillier in their office. vaccine between the ages of 9 and 26, mentors who are there for me
mammograms after age 40, annual check‑ups and encourage me to find my own
with a gynecologist and an annual flu vaccine. niche and practice style.
She also recommends women exercise,
maintain a healthy weight and not smoke.) Q:Is there anything you
would like to add?
Q:If you could say something to
women, what would it be? A:I’m excited to be working with
Dr. Holli M. Warholic who
A:Be proud of who you are. Don’t was one of my teachers and mentors
compare yourself to others, work during my residency. Our practice is
hard and be proud. accepting new patients.
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