About Dr. Parisi The variety of what happens each day is one reason Kathrin M. Parisi, MD, chose the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology. “One day is clinic, the next is surgery and the day after is labor and delivery! It’s never a dull moment,” she says. A career in medicine was of interest to her as early as high school. “I liked helping people and enjoyed academic challenges,” she says. “As I got older, OB/GYN stood out, because it focuses on all aspects of women’s healthcare and stages of life. Nothing else really seemed as interesting.” She earned her Bachelor of Science and a Minor in Spanish Language at Oakland University, Rochester, MI. Her Doctorate of Medicine was earned at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Dr. Parisi then completed her OB/GYN Resident Physician work at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Saginaw, MI (Covenant Medical Center). Dr. Parisi assists patients with their health care needs focusing on reproductive care. She wants patients to know she does her best to provide nonjudgemental healthcare. “I am here for you in your healthcare journey to achieve your goals,” she says. From her patients, she has learned to keep an open mind. From her, Dr. Parisi hopes each patient knows they are important and that their health care needs matter. In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My grandfather – he had a wonderful sense of humor and believed that I could achieve anything. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop. I still remember the menu. What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite foods: tacos Favorite movie: Remember the Titans What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best was science. Worse was English. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? Dolly Parton, she seems like she would be a lot of fun. She has lived a crazy life, and still manages to give back. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I am passionate about my dog. She’s an English Mastiff and a big baby. In my free time, I like to explore new places and go to local shops/restaurants/activities. What are your hobbies, interests? My husband and I like to go to wineries, distilleries, and breweries on the weekends. What is something most people don’t know about you? I have a deep love for musical theater and I love going to see live shows!