About Health Care for Women

We specialize in the primary care of women, especially in the area of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility.  As such, we have obtained advanced education and training and are Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  We are fellows of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  We are a professional health care team.  Although you choose your own personal physician, one of us is always available for office care, hospital care, and telephone consultation.

Location 

We are located in Monterey County adjacent to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, across from the emergency department. Health Care for Women's address 250 San Jose Street Salinas, California 93901.

Our Doctors

We understand that voicing concerns about women’s health isn’t always easy.  It is not just professionalism and expertise that set our staff apart.  We will always listen to you.  We will share in your joys. We will recognize your fears.  We will treat your concerns.
 

B. Sanders Watkins, M.D.
B. Sanders Watkins, M.D.

Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas
University of Kansas Medical School, Kansas City
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology - St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
Joined the practice in 1972

Sanders is married and has a grown daughter and a granddaughter.  He speed walks every morning and swims every noon.  He is an avid reader, a SCUBA diver, a performing bagpiper, and an accomplished pianist.

Norman D. Nelson, M.D.
 Norman D. Nelson, M.D.

Bachelor of Arts, De Pauw University
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology - U.S. Naval Hospital, San Diego
Joined the practice in 1979

Norm is a retired Captain in the U.S. Naval Medical Corps. He and his wife raise and show cutting horses and are both accomplished competitors.

James N. Gilbert, M.D.
 
 James N. Gilbert, M.D.

Bachelor of Arts, University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
Residency, Reproductive Medicine - University of California, San Diego Medical Center
Joined the practice in 1987

Jim is married and has three sons and two dogs.  He enjoys golf, running, and woodworking but spends most of his free time participating in his boys' activities.

Rachel McCarthy Beck, M.D. 
 Rachel McCarthy Beck, M.D.

Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Florida School of Medicine, Gainesville
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Florida
Faculty, University of Florida, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Joined the practice in 2002

Rachel and her husband, a pilot, have two daughters.  They enjoy skiing, hiking, and other athletic activities.

Analisa Marki-Dunn, M.D.
 
 Analisa Marki-Dunn, M.D.

Bachelor of Science, Duke University
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology - Los Angeles County
University of Southern California
Joined the practice in 2007

Analisa and her husband, a local I.T. business owner, have three cats and a dog.  When not dedicating their energy to work, they like to travel, ski, and spend time with their "furry kids."

Erica Chan, M.D.
 
 Analisa Marki-Dunn, M.D.

Bachelor of Science, UC Davis
Medical College of Wisconsin
Joined the practice in 2010

Dr. Chan is fluent in Cantonese Chinese. When she’s not working with patients, she enjoys backpacking and travel.