A native of Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Kantartzis moved around the country before settling down in western Pennsylvania, where she attended the Pennsylvania State University. After graduating magna cum laude with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in the school’s honors program, Dr. Kantartzis enrolled in medical school at The University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Kantartzis has always been interested in women’s health, and after graduating from medical school, she completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During her residency, Dr. Kantartzis’ passion for minimally invasive pelvic floor surgery grew, so it came as no surprise when she was selected twice as the resident with the best laparoscopic skill set.