Dr. Paivanas is a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the College of William and Mary in Virginia in 2006. She then attended medical school at the University of Virginia and completed her ob/gyn residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Paivanas earned the APGO Teaching Award in 2017 for her contributions to medical student teaching during her time as an Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester. She more recently worked as part of a large not-for-profit health organization in general ob/gyn with a focus on non-invasive gynecologic procedures and chronic pelvic pain.

Dr. Paivanas is passionate about caring for women and the LGBTQIA+ community across their life span. She takes an individualized approach to all of her patients and works to make a plan that fits into her patients' needs and life. She is available to discuss general gynecology issues, which include contraception and family planning (so that patients can control if or when they are pregnant), menopause related concerns, vaginal and vulvar symptoms, chronic pelvic pain, irregular periods, sexual health concerns, and sexually transmitted infections. She also is available for second opinions, especially regarding surgical options.

Dr. Paivanas spends her free time practicing yoga and exploring her home state of Maryland with her husband, two children, and dogs.