Meet Our Spokespersons

Dr. Berchelmann is a board-certified pediatrician, Catholic Medical Association member, and co-founder of MyCatholicDoctor. She provides telehealth and in-person care in Stamford, CT, and is on staff at Stamford Hospital. With extensive experience in clinical pediatrics and medical communication, her work has been featured in major media outlets.

Sister Marysia Weber, RSM, is a board-certified psychiatrist with a Master’s in Theology. She brings the corporal works of Mercy through innovative approaches, focusing on mental health, addiction, and formation. She is Vice President of Mission for St. Francis Health Systems and a published author.

Louis holds a Juris Doctorate from Howard University and has extensive experience in law, advocacy, and healthcare policy. He’s served as a congressional staffer, helped establish CMF CURO, and held a position at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He is currently the Executive Director of the Christ Medicus Foundation.

Dr. Rob Chasuk is a family physician specializing in restorative women’s health using NaProTECHNOLOGY. He’s certified in the Creighton Model and has extensive experience in primary and urgent care.

Dr. Craig Turczynski, PhD, is a reproductive physiologist and expert in fertility awareness methods and andrology. He consults on male infertility and semen analysis, advocating for natural fertility solutions over IVF.

Dr. Wachs is a board-certified family physician with over 35 years of experience. He graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of North Dakota.

Dr. Pearson is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in pediatric and general dermatology, hair and nail disorders, and skin care. She provides telehealth services through MyCatholicDoctor, focusing on personalized care and serving the underserved.

Dr. Anderson is an board certified emergency medicine physician, wife, and mother of 1 daughter and 1 step-daughter. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2005 and completed her Emergency Medicine residency at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.

About MyCatholicDoctor’s Mission and Services

1. Can you tell us about MyCatholicDoctor and what sets it apart from other telehealth providers?
2. How does MyCatholicDoctor integrate Catholic moral teaching into medical care?
3. What types of services do you offer, and who can benefit from them?
4. How does your telehealth platform ensure accessibility and affordability for patients?
5. Can you share a success story that illustrates the impact of MyCatholicDoctor’s care?

Catholic Identity and Pro-Life Commitment

6. Why is it important to have a Catholic healthcare option in today’s medical landscape?
7. How does MyCatholicDoctor uphold the dignity of life from conception to natural death?
8. What role does faith play in the patient care experience?
9. How do your clinicians navigate ethical medical challenges while staying faithful to Catholic teaching?

Addressing Challenges and Future Vision

10. What are the biggest challenges MyCatholicDoctor faces in expanding its reach?
11. How do you respond to critics who may question faith-based healthcare?
12. What are your future goals for MyCatholicDoctor?
13. How can people support or get involved with your mission?

Media Request
Contact Monica DeChent at [email protected] for interview requests.