Mary Jo Spallina, C.N.M. is a 2001 graduate of the University of Rochester Nurse-Midwifery Program. Her undergraduate degrees include an AAS from Monroe Community College and a BSN from SUNY Brockport. She is a board-certified lactation consultant and a birth educator with 30 years of Ob/Gyn experience. The word midwife means to be “with women.” Nurse-midwifery practice is the independent management of women’s health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, family planning, and the gynecological needs of patients.

Certified Specialties

Certified Nurse Midwife - American Midwifery Certification Board

Faculty Appointments

Assistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

Credentials

Education

MS | University of Rochester. Midwife, Certified. 2001

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

It was my first time seeing her and she was great! I will schedule with her again

Jan 16, 2026

5.0

Mary Jo is awesome I have been going to her for years. She really cares about me and my health. She makes you feel like you are not a number.

Oct 26, 2025

5.0

The MD and the Xray tech were both so friendly and caring and nice

Sep 28, 2025

4.2

She was helpful in answering questions. I don't feel she offered additional information outside my questions about my pregnancy and things I don't know to ask about.

Sep 24, 2025

5.0

Mary Jo is the best

Aug 22, 2025

3.4

My questions weren't fully answered [...]

Jun 07, 2025

5.0

Friendly and professional

Mar 27, 2025