Our Providers

Dr. Knight is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Born and raised in Northern California, Dr. Knight completed her undergraduate education at U.C. Berkeley, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Biology with a minor in Women's Studies. While attending college she received recognition for her contribution to the development of a traveling health clinic for the homeless and for perinatal services for homeless women. Dr Knight earned a Master's degree in Anatomy and Neurobiology from Saint Louis University where she also attended Medical School. She completed her residency at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis.

Dr. Knight has been featured on "Birth Day," a Discovery Health Channel program. In addition, she was on the advisory board and was a contributor for the book "Raising Babies in Saint Louis" which was released in the fall of 2004 and it's sequel, "Raising Kids in Saint Louis" which was released in March 2006. She is currently contributing to "The Naked Truth, Women Through the Ages" which is expected to be published soon. She often makes television appearances and has been featured on "Hooked on Health" as well as public service announcements for Charter Communications.

Dr. Knight has served on the board of directors for Community Health Charities of Missouri and Kansas. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, the National Association of Medical Communicators, the Missouri State Medical Association, the Saint Louis Gynecological Society, and the Flying Physicians Association.

Dr. Knight speaks Spanish and enjoys spending her free time flying airplanes. Her happiest moments are spent with her husband and their two children.

Dr. Knight is now accepting new patients.

Dr. Lata Bagwe joined Dr. Knight in 2006 after more than 30 years in solo practice in St. Louis. She is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Bagwe is the recipient of the prestigious "Top Doc" award in Gynecology for 2006 and 2007.

Dr. Bagwe currently limits her practice to comprehensive "in-office" gynecological services and minor surgeries and maintains office hours 2½ days per week. Dr. Bagwe is perhaps best known for her handywork in and out of the office. She is especially adept at crocheting.

Dr. Bagwe and her husband make their home in Des Peres. She has two grown children and enjoys spending free time with her three granddaughters.

Deanna Neu is a board certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She joined Women's Health Specialists in October of 2006 after completing her Master's Degree in Women's Health at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at St. Louis University.

Prior to practicing as a Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Neu acted as a labor & delivery nurse at both St. Mary's Hospital and St. John's Mercy Medical Center.

Ms. Neu works with our physicians to provide a comprehensive approach to women's healthcare. She has a special interest in educating young women and enjoys speaking about a variety of subjects. She lives in Kirkwood with her two daughters and dog, Maggie.

Ms. Neu is now accepting new patients.