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Lia D. Shorter MD is currently a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She currently is pursuing mass media with the hopes to bring female sexual dysfunctions and hormonal imbalances to the forefront by validating that it is a significant problem that women of all ages experience. She is fondly known in the community as “Diva MD”, which is a sobriquet that defines her welcoming high energy and positive spirit. Her patients and colleagues will often see her operating and delivering babies in her 5 inch stiletto heels, which is her signature debut. Her entertaining persona incorporates confidence, intelligence and a genuine passion for the many facets of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Shorter’s philosophy is that “it is imperative to treat the whole woman, and not just a symptom.” Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Dr. Shorter began her college education at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and then completed her bachelors of arts degree at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia in 1995. Post graduation, she worked at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland as a co-investigator for the Human Genome DNA project. She then matriculated into medical school and graduated with her medical degree from East Carolina University—Brody School of Medicine in 2002. She subsequently completed her obstetrical and gynecologic training at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania in 2006 with a specialization in High Risk Obstetrics and Minimally Invasive Surgical Gynecology. During her post residency training, Dr. Shorter advanced her education in Female Sexual Dysfunction at the Council for Relationships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2007. After completion of her training, she moved to Virginia and began to focus on her career in private practice. Dr. Shorter has received numerous accolades for her service in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her most distinctive noble achievement is being named as Northern Virginia’s Top Doctor in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. She also has been acknowledged as a Pillar of Physician Excellence in 2011. She is an active participant in the community and genuinely enjoys providing Pro Bono medical care to non insured patients. Her most humbling experience in this realm entails administering obstetrical and postpartum care to West African refugees who have undergone post female circumcision, leaving them with a lifetime of disfigured physical pain and pronounced emotional trauma. Undoubtedly, Dr. Shorter is known to have an engaging personality. She showcases it on radio by hosting health discussions on the local radio station, WBQB B105.1 as well as contributing medical advice to the local newspaper for women’s health issues. Dr. Shorter also participates as a guest speaker for diverse organizations that usually focus on a multitude of obstetrical and gynecological issues. She is an advocate for educating women about their health and promoting “Girl Power”, in hopes of encouraging young women to follow their dreams. With her husband, Courtney Sewell, who is a native of Montreal, Quebec, they enjoy traveling abroad and learning about new cultures. He remains a staunch supporter in helping her to attain her goals. She has a tenacious interest in the divergent spheres of media, with a focus on television. This is mainly due to her natural ability to create dialogue and genuine interest in “getting to know the real person” through “real conversations”. She recently launched Ask Diva MD, a boutique consulting practice that focuses on hormonal and sexual issues that affect women. Dr. Shorter’s personal motto of life is simple “Everyone has a stage in life with spotlights and cameras. It is up to each individual to personify their own intrinsic acts before the red velvet curtain is forever closed.”