Meet our Doctors

"My communication style is direct and clear. I connect with my patients so that they are assured that they are heard and understood, and that their concerns are addressed. My caring and compassion for people shows in my work through my ability to be fully present and listen to my patients."

Dr. Frankwick received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed her OB/GYN residency programs in Milwaukee and New York City and received her Certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Although Dr. Frankwick is from the Midwest, has made Seattle and Northwest Hospital her home since 1988.

Her training and background affords her the ability to care for patients with a wide variety of gynecological and obstetric needs. Her expertise includes laparoscopic, vaginal and abdominal hysterectomies, high-risk obstetrics, birth control, evaluation of abnormal Pap smears, laparoscopic surgery, and management of menopausal issues. Special expertise includes in-office treatment of heavy periods and the Essure sterilization procedure. Dr. Frankwick is open to the use of complementary medicine.

In addition, Dr. Frankwick stays current with the latest developments in OB/GYN through board recertification programs, grand rounds at the University of Washington, and online learning opportunities. She volunteers as a clinical assistant professor at the UW School Of Medicine and with Remote Area Medical in the cervical cancer screening program in Guyana, South America, and has saved numerous lives.

Dr. Frankwick is happily married to Sam Zeiler, a clinical nutritionist. They enjoy cooking and riding on their tandem bicycle and share a love of travel. Dr. Frankwick is a passionate quilting, and some of her quilts grace the walls of each patient exam room at Meridian Women’s Health.

I am a graduate of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, receiving my Bachelor of Science degree in 1985 and my medical degree in 1988, both with honors.  My internship and residency were completed at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.  In addition, I have completed  several post-graduate courses per year in various specialty areas of OB/GYN.  I am board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

Following residency, I joined a six-person OB/GYN group in New Haven, CT.  I moved to Seattle in 1994, operating a solo practice at Northwest Hospital, which expanded into Meridian Women's Health.

My practice is limited to Gynecology.  My special interests include:

• Vaginal, Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery
• Menopause
• Colposcopy
• Contraception
• Infertility
• Patient Education

Carol Salerno, MD, FACOG

After graduating from Stanford University, I attended the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and earned my degree in 1999.  I completed my residency training in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hermann Hospital, affiliated with the University of Texas, Houston Medical School.  I am board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. I moved to Seattle with my family in July of 2003.

I enjoy my practice in obstetrics and gynecology because it is challenging as well as extremely rewarding to care for women in all stages of life.  My special interests include:

• High-risk obstetrics
• Ultrasound
• Patient Education
• Gynecological surgery, including laparoscopic and vaginal surgery.
• Cervical Dysplasia
• Menstrual Disorders
• Contraception and Family Planning
• Menopausal Issues

I am especially interested in helping women prepare for the transition to motherhood.

After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, I headed east to attend New York Medical College where I received my medical degree in 1997. I then completed my residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. I practiced for two years at the University Hospital in Syracuse, New York where I was fortunate to find a faculty and staff that nurtured the spirit of providing care and not just practicing medicine. However, I yearned to return to the west coast and so my family and I moved to Seattle in 2003. I am Board Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

My interests include:

• Contraception and Family Planning
• High-Risk Obstetrics
• Lactation
• Menstrual Disorders
• Menopause
• Cervical Dysplasia
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Hysteroscopy

I very much enjoy obstetrics and gynecology and believe that my practice style reflects this. While good efficient healthcare is the goal, it starts with a warm and positive relationship with you.

Jill McEachern, MN, ARNP

After graduating from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I gained nursing experience at Yale & Tulane University Hospitals. To pursue my passion for women’s health, I attended the University of Washington’s graduate program for Adult & Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioners. I earned a Master of Nursing degree in 1999.

During my years of practice, I have gained experience in obstetrics & gynecology, women’s health research, reproductive health & infertility. My special interests include Annual exams & Pap smears, Contraception & Family Planning, Menopause, Ultrasound and Adolescent Health.

I enjoy forming positive therapeutic relationships with patients. I strive to provide a warm compassionate environment for you to share your feelings and concerns while providing high quality care. I am very interested in helping you be an active participant in your health maintenance. I look forward to assisting you in achieving your health related goals.