ABOUT
Cap Women’s Health is a specialized obstetrics and gynecology clinic dedicated to empowering women to attain optimal health. Our approach is holistic, taking into account the interconnected aspects of the mind, body, and soul. We recognize that you are more than just your symptoms, and true healing comes from addressing the underlying root causes.
Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis
Dr. Capetanakis, “Dr. Cap” is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist practicing in Encinitas, and is on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Specializing in unmedicated deliveries, vbac births, minimally invasive surgery, and fertility treatments, Dr. Cap takes a holistic approach to medicine and the care for his patients. As a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, he believes that in order to successfully treat physical complaints, one must understand the entire system and recognize how each part of the body is interconnected to maximize healthcare needs.
Dr. Cap is a San Diego native who never forgot his roots. He graduated from Hilltop High School in Chula Vista where he was student body president and played numerous sports including soccer and tennis. He went on to attend the University of California at Santa Barbara, graduating top of his class with a degree in Environmental Studies. Once finished, he returned to San Diego and conducted research in the Department of Immunology at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, all the while staying focused on the goal of medical school.
Dr. Cap received his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, where he was also president of the medical school. Along with all the requirements of an MD, he is trained in the art of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). OMM is an approach to manual therapy that uses physical contact to improve the impaired or altered function of the musculo-skeletal system.
Dr. Nikolas Capetanakis
“Dr. Cap” is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist practicing in Encinitas, and is on staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Specializing in unmedicated deliveries, vbac births, minimally invasive surgery, and fertility treatments, Dr. Cap takes a holistic approach to medicine and the care for his patients. As a doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, he believes that in order to successfully treat physical complaints, one must understand the entire system and recognize how each part of the body is interconnected to maximize healthcare needs.
Dr. Cap is a San Diego native who never forgot his roots. He graduated from Hilltop High School in Chula Vista where he was student body president and played numerous sports including soccer and tennis. He went on to attend the University of California at Santa Barbara, graduating top of his class with a degree in Environmental Studies. Once finished, he returned to San Diego and conducted research in the Department of Immunology at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, all the while staying focused on the goal of medical school.
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Dr. Cap received his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, where he was also president of the medical school. Along with all the requirements of an MD, he is trained in the art of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). OMM is an approach to manual therapy that uses physical contact to improve the impaired or altered function of the musculo-skeletal system.
Later, Dr. Cap completed his residency from Loma Linda University Medical Center, receiving numerous teaching awards from medical students, residents and attending physicians. He was also recognized for his surgical skills with the Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award. Additionally, he has been trained in minimally invasive surgical procedures, and believes that returning to normal function quickly and safely should be the goal for all surgical procedures.
Additional positions include:
- Vice Chair of the Obstetrical and Gynecological Department at Scripps Memorial Hospital – Encinitas since 2010.
- Member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Angeline Capetanakis
Angie runs all things non-medical in the office. You will see her at the front desk and most likely get her on the phone if you call on a non-clinic day.
Angie was also born and raised in San Diego, but somehow – despite going to the same Greek church – didn’t meet Dr. Cap until well through graduate school. Angie attended Cornell University where she studied Hospitality Management, held active leadership positions in her sorority – Kapa Alpha Theta, and was on the women’s soccer team until injury forced her into early retirement. After graduating, Angie returned home to study law at the University of San Diego. She led the negotiations team and was president of the Law School. She and Dr. Cap married in 2007.
Angie worked as a civil litigator for a few years before motherhood shifted her focus. Pregnancy, labor + delivery, and becoming a mom changed her. It was such a powerful journey that Angie knew she wanted to be a part of helping to ensure that other women also felt empowered and elated when remembering their journey into motherhood.
When the opportunity presented itself to start Cap Women’s Health, Angie was all-in. She quit working at the law firm and dove into starting this practice with Dr. Cap. She was newly pregnant with their second child at the time.
Angeline Capetanakis
Angie runs all things non-medical in the office. You will see her at the front desk and most likely get her on the phone if you call on a non-clinic day.
Angie was also born and raised in San Diego, but somehow – despite going to the same Greek church – didn’t meet Dr. Cap until well through graduate school. Angie attended Cornell University where she studied Hospitality Management, held active leadership positions in her sorority – Kapa Alpha Theta, and was on the women’s soccer team until injury forced her into early retirement. After graduating, Angie returned home to study law at the University of San Diego. She led the negotiations team and was president of the Law School. She and Dr. Cap married in 2007.
Angie worked as a civil litigator for a few years before motherhood shifted her focus. Pregnancy, labor + delivery, and becoming a mom changed her. It was such a powerful journey that Angie knew she wanted to be a part of helping to ensure that other women also felt empowered and elated when remembering their journey into motherhood.
When the opportunity presented itself to start Cap Women’s Health, Angie was all-in. She quit working at the law firm and dove into starting this practice with Dr. Cap. She was newly pregnant with their second child at the time.
The Team
We pride ourselves in providing excellent evidence based care where every patient matters. At Cap Women’s Health, we do not believe that medicine is big business. In this office, you are not just a number, you are family.
Chris Callahan
Certified Nurse Midwife
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Midwife Chris Callahan grew up in Oahu, Hawaii as one of seven kids in a big (often crazy, but the good kind) Irish/Italian family, and relocated to the east coast just before high school. Before landing here in CA she chased the sunshine of her childhood down to Florida where she graduated with her BSN from the University of Miami and then returned to the DC area to work as a labor and delivery nurse at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. While working there as an RN she began her journey to become a Certified Nurse Midwife and graduated with her MSN from Georgetown University. She worked as a full-scope midwife at a private OBGYN practice in VA from 2019 until 2021, then quit her job and finally made her dream of moving to CA a reality. As Chris was waiting for licensure and transitioning to west coast life, she stayed close to birth and helping moms by working as an L&D travel RN at Scripps Encinitas in 2022 which is where she first began working with Dr. Cap. The rest is history!
Chris has experience with both out-of-hospital and in-hospital deliveries, as well as experience with a wide range of pregnancy and gynecological needs. She feels that as your midwife, it’s her job to ensure you leave a visit feeling empowered to make educated decisions about your body, your wellness, and your family free of judgement. Her approach is holistic and non-invasive at baseline, intervening when necessary or desired by her patients. She strongly believes that ALL women deserve to be cared for by a provider who values patient-centered evidenced-based care.
When she’s not seeing patients or spending time with her niece and nephews in OC, Chris loves practicing yoga, roller blading, finding new poke spots, going to the beach, hanging with her kitties Bean and Sprout, and traveling with friends. She can’t wait to meet you all!
The Office
535 Encinitas Boulevard, Suite 120, Encinitas CA 92024
The office is located approximately .5 mile east of the I-5 Freeway off of Encinitas Boulevard.
There are five rooms to accommodate our patients, three of which are equipped with state of the art ultrasound machines linked to flat screen televisions, so that you can more easily see the ultrasound scan.
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Office Hours
Although office hours may vary, Dr. Capetanakis sees patients in the office on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you call the office outside of office hours, you will reach the voicemail. Please leave a detailed message; as we are diligent, and do our best to return all phone calls by the next business day, if not the same day.
Contact
P: 760-634-2814
F: 760-634-6785
Location
535 Encinitas Blvd #120
Encinitas, CA 92024