General Practitioners

• Family Practice
  Dr. Hardy was raised in Boise, Idaho.  After completing a two-year mission for his church, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minors in Biology and Chemistry. While attending BYU, Dr. Hardy met his wife, Jennifer, and started his family with a beautiful daughter. Next, he graduated from the University of Utah Medical School and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. During medical school, two sons joined the family. Following medical school, Dr. Hardy completed a residency in Family Practice and became Board Certified. During these three years in South Bend, Indiana, another sweet daughter was added to the family.
• Emergency Care
  In case of an emergency, please contact 911. If this is an urgent matter that requires immediate attention by your physician, your situation will receive priority attention.  During office hours, please call 509-489-2101.  After hours dial 509-482-2229 and talk to the physician on call.
• Immunizations

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  Dr. Lauren Lucas was raised in Spokane, WA and graduated from Mead High School.  She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Health and Society and a minor in Global Health.  She received her medical degree at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Yakima, WA, and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Metro Health – University of Michigan Health, in Grand Rapids, MI.
• Female Infertility
• Obstetrics
  Every birth is a unique and special event. Our OBGYN team feels delighted to share this special time with you. Our mission is to give all of our expectant mothers the information and high-quality care they need to have a healthy and safe pregnancy and delivery. North Spokane Women’s Health of Spokane supports our obstetrics patients for every step, answering questions and providing personalized care in a positive, supportive environment.
• Endometriosis
  We also care for a full range of conditions including: pelvic and vaginal infections, sexually transmitted diseases, endometriosis, uterine fibroid, and pelvic pain.
• Pregnancy
  Our physicians are equipped to provide a full spectrum of care with a lifelong approach to wellness, including pregnancy and childbirth, that allows us to know and understand your unique health history.
• Labor and Delivery
  Her special interests include helping women to achieve their goals during childbirth and caring for women throughout their lifetime. She loves spending time outdoors fishing and sightseeing.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Endometrial biopsy is a quick procedure done in the office to detect cancerous and precancerous conditions of the inside lining of the uterus, the endometrium. It is performed if you experience heavy bleeding, bleeding between periods or if your uterine lining is found to be thickened by ultrasound.

Surgeons

• Robotic Surgery
  Dr. Lucas is passionate about serving her patients and partnering with them to provide personalized care throughout every stage of their life. She loves taking care of her pregnant patients and is very thorough. Her special interests include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
• Hysterectomy
  Below are instructions for post-operative home care following major surgery, such as for a hysterectomy or other major abdominal surgery.
• Endometrial Ablation
  If you have an endometrial ablation you may expect a discharge which may be bloody. If bleeding worse than a period, call your doctor.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  While training in Family Practice Dr. Hardy decided to specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology and completed an OB/GYN residency in Columbus, Ohio. During the last year of this training, Dr. Hardy focused on urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery.  During this time a third son joined the family.