Annie Kownack, CNM
Nurse Midwife
About Annie Kownack, CNM
Annie is a proud Virginia Beach native and is excited to work with The Group for Women and provide care for women in her hometown. After graduating nursing school from Old Dominion University, she worked as a pediatric ICU nurse for 5 years before realizing her real passion was women’s health. She pursued a dual degree from Georgetown University to practice as a Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. After graduation she worked in northern Virginia for a couple years as a Midwife before moving home to be closer to family.
She loves all aspects of women’s health but especially loves helping women navigate pregnancy and labor.
When she is not working you can find her spending time with friends and family, traveling, at the beach, or snuggling her dog!
Qualifications
Education
Georgetown University, Old Dominion University
Insurance Information
Please note, this is not a comprehensive list of insurances that all of our providers participate in, as insurance carriers vary based on provider. If you do not see your insurance on this list, we strongly encourage you to call your insurance provider or your Mid-Atlantic Women's Care provider’s office about your coverage.
Aetna
Anthem BCBS Commercial
Anthem BCBS Healthkeepers
Anthem BCBS Medicare
BonSecours
CHC National
Cigna
GEHA
Humana
Medcost
Medicaid VA
Medicare
Optima Sentara
Partners Direct
UHC Commercial
UHC Medicaid
Virginia Premier
Hospital Affiliations
The Group for Women
Annie is a proud Virginia Beach native and is excited to work with The Group for Women and provide care for women in her hometown. After graduating nursing school from Old Dominion University, she worked as a pediatric ICU nurse for 5 years before realizing her real passion was women’s health. She pursued a dual degree from Georgetown University to practice as a Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. After graduation she worked in northern Virginia for a couple years as a Midwife before moving home to be closer to family.
She loves all aspects of women’s health but especially loves helping women navigate pregnancy and labor.
When she is not working you can find her spending time with friends and family, traveling, at the beach, or snuggling her dog!
Education
Georgetown University, Old Dominion University
The Group for Women
Other Providers Who Work With Annie Kownack, CNM Alexa Pascioni, MD
Physician
- Norfolk (Brambleton), Chesapeake, Norfolk (Kempsville)
- (757) 466-6350
Melissa Waddell, WHNP
Nurse Practitioner
- Chesapeake, Norfolk (Kempsville)
- (757) 466-6350
Helene Newman, PA-C
Physician Assistant
- Chesapeake, Norfolk (Kempsville)
- (757) 466-6350
Barbara Kersey, PhD, Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
- Norfolk (Brambleton), Chesapeake, Norfolk (Kempsville)
- (757) 466-6350
Alexa Pascioni, MD
Physician
- Norfolk (Brambleton), Chesapeake, Norfolk (Kempsville)
- (757) 466-6350
Melissa Waddell, WHNP
Nurse Practitioner
- Chesapeake, Norfolk (Kempsville)
- (757) 466-6350
Helene Newman, PA-C
Physician Assistant
- Chesapeake, Norfolk (Kempsville)
- (757) 466-6350
Barbara Kersey, PhD, Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
- Norfolk (Brambleton), Chesapeake, Norfolk (Kempsville)
- (757) 466-6350