About The Perimenopause Excellence® Award

Perimenopause Excellence Awards®


The Perimenopause Excellence Awards recognize healthcare professionals who demonstrate exceptional competence, compassion, and innovation in perimenopause care. This national initiative is powered by the Perry Academy and is the first of its kind to honor professionals dedicated to improving the lives of women navigating this critical life stage.

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Unlike traditional awards, the Perimenopause Excellence Awards are crowd-sourced. Patients, peers, and colleagues nominate outstanding providers who have made a significant impact in perimenopause care. This inclusive approach ensures that those who truly make a difference are celebrated and acknowledged.

What Winners Receive
  • One Year of Free Access to Perry Academy: Gain access to the Perimenopause Certificate®, a CME-accredited training designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge on hormonal changes, symptom management, and whole-person care for women in midlife.
  • Speaking Opportunities: Share your expertise and insights by speaking at Perry Academy events, webinars, and workshops, reaching a broader audience and influencing the future of perimenopause care.
  • Recognition in the Perry-Certified Directory (after completing the Perimenopause Certificate®): Be featured in a digital resource connecting women to perimenopause-competent healthcare professionals, enhancing your visibility and credibility.
  • Custom Perimenopause Excellence 2025 Plaque – A beautifully designed award recognizing their dedication.

Nominees

The following list is the top pick of professionals that have been nominated numerous times by the Perry Community.

Dr. Christine Vaccaro, MD

Patient Reason for Nomination:
She is informative and kind. Her approach to menopause is empowering and changing the narrative regarding what women need during menopause.

Dr. Renita White, MD 

Patient Reason for Nomination: She’s thoughtful, thorough, and believes patients when they come in with concerns. Beside manner is top tier, and she fully explains a diagnoses and concerns - diagrams and everything. Love her!!

Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C

Reason for Nomination: Lauren is the go-to, one-stop-shop resource on perimenopause for her clients, friends, readers, and community. She offers science-backed data in an accessible way and is always happy to connect with other healthcare providers to make sure women get comprehensive care.
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Janine Godfred, PA

Patient Reason for Nomination:
She has listened and confirmed to what I am going through is real, and taking proactive steps to help me and giving me hormone therapy that my insurance pays for and they are working!!!!

Veronica Barnes, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Patient Reason for Nomination: 
Dr. Barnes really listens to me—she assures me that what I'm experiencing is normal, even though it feels abnormal at times, and that is a great comfort. She suggests treatment options whenever I need assistance, and she never pressures me to take more medication than is necessary. Dr. Barnes's compassionate care for my mental health is always informed by my struggles with the ever-changing symptoms I experience from perimenopause, ADHD, anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, and psoriatic arthritis. I owe her so much gratitude for her consistent care and guidance.
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Katherine Klos, MD

Patient Reason for Nomination:
Dr. Klos is very knowledgeable about perimenopause, menopause, and related issues. She is not afraid of patients with "difficult" cases (like me), plus she is enthusiastic, patient, and incredibly kind. I am so very grateful to have improved under her care.

Ashley Long, DO, OBGYN

Patient Reason for Nomination:
She has been amazing at listening and helping me with all the symptoms I’ve experienced during my perimenopause.
Dr. Long listens. Not once she has dismissed any of my symptoms.

Sadaf Lodhi, D.O., OBGYN

Patient Reason for Nomination: 
Dr. Lodhi has helped me tremendously in my personal menopausal journey. She helped me navigate myth from facts and gave me all the support I needed to give me the relief I have from my symptoms. I love how she follow ups and offers much needed advice. She is supportive and dedicated to her craft. There is so much I have learned about myself thru thanks to her.

Nishath Ali, MD, OBGYN

Patient Reason for Nomination:
Dr. Ali spends lots of time with her patients, really listens, and is willing to consider a wide array of treatment options