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About Center For Women'S Health And Aesthetics Llc
Kendy Verpile, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified Obsterician and Gynecological surgeon at the Center for Women's Health and Aesthetics in Tyrone, Georgia. She has over a decade of experience and takes an integrative and innovative approach to care.
Dr. Verpile enjoys helping patients achieve the most beautiful versions of themselves by providing them with the best gynecological, aesthetic, and wellness services.
After obtaining her Bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida, Dr. Verpile attended St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology in New York. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). She is also certified to provide various office aesthetic procedures. She holds memberships in numerous professional organizations.
Dr. Verpile is committed to offering patients quality and personalized medical care in a welcoming and comforting environment. Her friendly, easygoing approach and personal warmth put patients at ease the moment they meet her.
Judson Shelnutt, MD, is a highly skilled and board-certified gynecologist with a warm, personable nature. Dr. Shelnutt is honored to play a role in enhancing the health and wellness of thousands of women in the Athens, Georgia, area, through his practice, Shelnutt Gynecology.
Dr. Shelnutt is an Athens native and UGA alumni. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in 1994. After completing his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Dr. Shelnutt returned to Athens to open his practice in 1999. Since that time, Dr. Shelnutt has sought out opportunities to expand his knowledge and skills.
Women far too often overlook their health as they balance the demands of home, career, and community. Dr. Shelnutt is passionate about partnering with the women in his care to help them live their best possible lives. Routine exams, screenings, and preventive care form a strong foundation to support that goal.
Patient education is a foundational principle of Dr. Shelnutt’s practice. He views his role as a trusted medical advisor and partner, and always takes the time to listen to your concerns and help you find the best course of action. Whether you’re searching for a new birth control method or navigating a complex gynecologic condition, Dr. Shelnutt is committed to leveraging his extensive expertise to create your best possible outcomes.
When not in the office, you’ll find Dr. Shelnutt enjoying time with his wife and five children. The family is also active in Athens Church, where they seek to grow their faith in Jesus Christ and to share that faith with others. Their dedication to the community is evident in their role in founding Mercy Health Center, a medical resource for the underserved in Athens.
To learn more about Dr. Shelnutt’s approach to women’s health and wellness, schedule a one-on-one consultation today. Online booking is available, or you can always call to speak with a friendly member of the administrative staff.
“Dr. Shelnutt is very knowledgeable and awesome at his professional. He's very personable and cares for his patients. I had a outpatient procedure and he called the next day to check on me. I can't recall a doctor ever calling to check on me after surgery. I would highly recommend him to anyone.”
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Dr. Colleen Cherry, MD
OB-GYN 0.4 mi
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3905 Brookside Parkway
Suite 104
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Dr. Colleen Cherry, MD, is a proficient and compassionate board-certified obstetrics and gynecology physician serving patients at North Atlanta Ob/Gyn, with convenient locations in Alpharetta, Marietta, and Atlanta, Georgia.
A native of Atlanta and an alumna of Roswell High School, Dr. Cherry's educational journey led her to obtain her undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia, followed by her medical degree from the esteemed Medical College of Georgia. She furthered her training with a residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she distinguished herself as Administrative Chief Resident.
Dr. Cherry's passion for obstetrics and gynecology is evident in her commitment to building enduring relationships with her patients. She finds fulfillment in all aspects of her field, with particular interests in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, vulvar dermatology, and high-risk obstetrics. Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Cherry cherishes time spent with her husband and two sons.
Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Cherry maintains the highest standards of excellence in her practice.
Experience personalized and expert care under Dr. Cherry's guidance by scheduling an appointment with her and the skilled team at North Atlanta Ob/Gyn. Contact the office today or conveniently request an appointment online. Your journey to optimal women's health starts here.
Michelle Picon, MD, MPH, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. She finds every aspect of her career incredibly fulfilling, from delivering babies to performing surgery and treating a variety of gynecologic conditions. Her goal is to build lasting relationships with patients by offering high-quality, educational, and patient-centered care that honors diversity and empowers her patients to make the best decisions for their health and wellbeing. She is also proud to offer all services in Spanish.
Although she was raised in Rome, Georgia, Dr. Picon is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico and a native Spanish speaker. She attended Duke University, then moved to Miami, Florida to earn her Medical Degree and Masters of Public Health at the University of Miami. During her time there, she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to complete a maternal-child health research project working with adolescent mothers in Cartagena, Colombia. She then completed her residency at Emory University, and practiced in the Atlanta area for a few years before joining Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Picon spends her free time with her husband, daughter, and their dog Coconut. She enjoys running, swimming, spending time outdoors, and traveling, especially family trips to Puerto Rico.
Renita White, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. White cares for women in all stages of life and treats a variety of conditions, including fibroids, menopause, and fertility.
Originally from Georgia, Dr. White earned her undergraduate degree at Duke University and medical degree at The Ohio State University. She then returned to Atlanta for her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University.
Outside of work, Dr. White cohosts a podcast about pregnancy and motherhood. She also contributes to health articles to confirm patient education. In her spare time, Dr. White enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, two sons, and dog, Nala.
Education & Training
Duke University-Undergraduate
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Emory University-OBGYN Residency
Distinctions & Affiliations
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kalie Vinson, MD, FACOG, is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Vinson sees patients ages 12 and up for in-office women’s wellness exams, contraceptive planning, prenatal care, menopausal consultations, and the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis.
Dr. Vinson was raised in Milton, Georgia. After high school, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to earn her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University, where she majored in neuroscience. She returned to Georgia to earn her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed her OB/GYN residency training at Emory University in Atlanta. She started practicing gynecology in the same hospital where she was born, Northside Hospital in Georgia.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Vinson enjoys spending free time with her husband, Joseph, who is a psychiatrist in Atlanta, and her two kids. They love to take road trips and visit family in the North Georgia mountains.
Nicole Blackburn MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. A long-time resident of the Orlando, Florida, area, Dr. Blackburn earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She moved to Atlanta to complete her OB/GYN residency training at Emory University, where she was selected as the administrative chief resident during her final year of residency. Dr. Blackburn enjoyed the Atlanta area so much she decided to stay after her residency and joined the physicians at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Blackburn has three little boys and two dogs. She enjoys cooking, watching college football, and spending time with her family. Education &Training: • Medical Education, University of Florida College of Medicine • Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emory Distinctions & Affiliations: • Board Certified, Obstetrics & Gynecology • Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Castle Connolly Top Doctor • Atlanta Parent’s Mom-Approved Doctor
Jeanette Leader, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. Along with providing general gynecology and women’s health care, she uses her experience and passion to help women during pregnancy, labor, and birth — the most exciting time of their lives.
Dr. Leader earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She then traveled to Florida to fulfill her residency at Orlando Regional Hospital.
Recognized by the Atlanta Top Doctors Magazine, Dr. Leader was named a top physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology from 2018-2021 and was also named Castle Connolly’s Exceptional Women in Medicine in 2020 and 2021.
To stay up-to-date with the latest in gynecology and obstetrics care, Dr. Leader is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Outside of work, Dr. Leader loves traveling the world (and has even been to all seven continents) with her daughter and husband and adores her rescue dog named Jet. She also enjoys reading all types of fiction, contemporary, mystery, young adult, fantasy, sci-fi and historical.
“If one advances confidently in the direction of [ones] dreams, and endeavors to live the life which [one] has imagined, [she] will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Julie Zimmermann, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 28 years of experience at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. She is committed to spending as much time with patients as needed, conducting thorough examinations, and discussing women’s health concerns along with potential treatment options to enable patients to make educated decisions about their health care.
Dr. Zimmermann started her educational journey with an undergraduate degree at Davidson College in North Carolina. She then moved to Atlanta to earn her medical degree at Emory University.
Before returning to Atlanta to join the team at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Zimmermann completed her OB/GYN residency in the Bronx, New York, at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Zimmermann is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Zimmermann enjoys theater, music, and spending time with her family.
Stephen Ayres, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. He is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate patient-centered care for women from adolescence through senior citizens. Many of Dr. Ayres' patients have been scheduling appointments with him for over a decade. Dr. Ayres is known for his caring nature and for putting patients at ease.
Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Ayres earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and his medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He stayed in Georgia to also complete both his residency and additional training at Emory University.
To stay up to date with the latest treatment options and technology and provide high-quality care, Dr. Ayres is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When he’s not at work, Dr. Ayres enjoys golfing, watching football, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Kel Harper, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over three decades of experience, practicing at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. Many of Dr. Harper’s patients start seeing him during their teen years and continue throughout the many stages of women’s health needs.
A lifelong resident of Georgia, Dr. Harper earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia in Athens before earning his medical degree at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then fulfilled his OB/GYN residency at the Greenville Hospital System (now called Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital) in Greenville, South Carolina, before returning home to join the experienced physicians at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dedicated to keeping up with advancements in obstetrics and gynecology best practices, Dr. Harper is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When he’s not at work, Dr. Harper enjoys sports, especially football, and spending time with his three children.
Board-certified OB/GYN Hughan Frederick, MD, FACOG, provides high-quality anti-aging care and aesthetic services at Glow Anti-Aging Center and Medical Spa for adult women in and around Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Frederick creates individualized care plans to help women feel their best and achieve a more youthful appearance.
After receiving an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Frederick earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
As a BioTE® certified practitioner, Dr. Frederick has extensive experience using bioidentical hormones to ease hormone imbalance and menopause symptoms. He is also knowledgeable in the field of bariatrics and weight management.
Dr. Frederick is board-certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and is an active member of the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Board of Bariatric Physicians, and the National Medical Association NMA).
Dr. Frederick also maintains Nile Women’s Health Care, his obstetrics practice in Roswell and Suwanee, Georgia. He affiliates with Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Georgia, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Within his community, Dr. Frederick stays involved in the March of Dimes and is a member of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. When not serving his patients, Dr. Frederick values time spent with his spouse and three children.
Mia Wyatt, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife with extensive experience in gynecological women’s health services. At Glow Anti-Aging Center and Medical Spa in Alpharetta, Georgia, Mia offers services to improve women’s reproductive health and sexual wellness. She specializes in treating vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and hormone imbalances in adult women.
Earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, Mia went on to George Washington University in Washington, DC, to complete her master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in midwifery. She finished a post-graduate certificate in midwifery at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
Before joining Glow Anti-Aging Center and Medical Spa, Mia worked as a certified nurse midwife in a private practice. She also has experience as a trauma nurse in a level 2 trauma center. Mia is currently a CPR and basic life support (BLS) health care provider with the American Heart Association.
Mia is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau -Beta Epsilon chapter and the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Mia also is an active Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) member and a member of the Duke University School of Nursing Spectrum program.
At Glow Anti-Aging Center and Medical Spa, Mia provides solutions like bioidentical hormone therapy to ease symptoms of menopause. She also has experience using the noninvasive MonaLisa Touch® system to treat vaginal dryness and mild urinary incontinence.
Jessi Sellers, WHNP-BC, specializes in women’s health and sexual wellness services at Glow Anti-Aging Center and Medical Spa in Alpharetta, Georgia. Jessi’s caring and comforting approach to care is valued by women looking to optimize their overall well-being. She values the time she spends resolving client concerns and restoring their health and vitality.
Jessi provides vaginal and sexual health care to women looking for nonsurgical anti-aging solutions and menopause issues. She is skilled in advanced technologies like the MonaLisa Touch® laser system to restore vaginal tissue strength and relieve dryness and urinary incontinence.
Additionally, Jessi is a BioTE® certified practitioner with extensive experience creating bioidentical hormone therapy plans to relieve menopause symptoms. She also provides resources to support healthy weight loss.
Jessi received her undergraduate degrees in nursing and religion from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She remained at the university to complete a master of science degree in women’s health.
After work, Jessi enjoys relaxing at home with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.
Shelley Dunson-Allen, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN physician at Providence Women's Healthcare in Roswell, Suwanee, and Atlanta, Georgia. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Dunson-Allen attended Harvard Medical School and completed her internship and residency at Emory University in 1993. She has served as an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Morehouse School of Medicine and as a clinical instructor at Emory University Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics teaching resident physicians and medical students. Dr. Dunson-Allen has been in private practice in metro Atlanta since 1996.
She has been in practice in North Fulton County since 2001 and founded Providence Women’s Healthcare in 2008. Dr. Dunson-Allen currently serves as chief of the Woman’s Health Service live for Wellstar North Fulton Hospital. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia OB/GYN Society. Dr. Shelley Dunson-Allen is on staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, and Northside Hospital-Atlanta (Sandy Springs).
Dr. Dunson-Allen has a special interest in the management of abnormal uterine bleeding disorders, uterine fibroids, contraceptive management, and robotic laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Dunson-Allen is married, and she has two busy and active sons and two wonderful step-daughters. She is an active member of the Greater North Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking.
Marguerite Dorothy Doctor, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients at Providence Women's Healthcare in Roswell, Suwanee, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Doctor was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon high school graduation, she matriculated to Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where she majored in biology. Her educational pursuits then led her to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Doctor completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Doctor has served in various medical communities as a clinician and an associate professor teaching medical students and residents. She has served people in the states of California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. She has also participated in medical and spiritual missions to Nairobi, Kenya, Haiti, The Bahamas, and Seoul, South Korea.
In addition to her medical pursuits, Dr. Doctor served as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, serving on both Marine and Naval bases. Dr. Doctor entered a new season in life when she was called to preach the gospel. She is an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. She completed the Master of Divinity and Master of Public Health dual degree program at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and Rollins School of Public Health. Dr. Doctor is now equipped to effect change not only on the individual level with her patients but on the community level as well.
Dr. Doctor is a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoys reading fiction and non-fiction and writing prose and poetry. She also enjoys visiting museums and listening to music including, but not limited to, contemporary jazz, classical, and gospel music.
Heather Laflam, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner at Nile Women’s Health Care in Roswell, Georgia.
Heather’s goal as a certified-nurse midwife is to make sure no woman has to experience the type of traumatic experience that she went through with the birth of her second child. She wants to help others avoid feeling the way she did. It’s what guided her pursuit to become a midwife.
Originally from Danielsville, GA, Heather attended the Medical College of GA for her bachelors in nursing where she decided she would dedicate her career to helping mothers and babies. After working as a highly-motivated registered nurse in labor and delivery for over a decade she went back to Georgia College and State University for her masters to become a certified nurse midwife.
Now, as an official member of the Nile Women’s Health Care family, Heather will be providing comprehensive care to gynecological, obstetrical, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum clients. Heather believes, as a society, we need to take better care of our women immediately following the birth of their children. As a result, she focuses on postpartum depression with research and education. As an Alpharetta/Roswell midwife, Heather will deliver at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital.
Heather and her family still call their quaint town home. As a self-described hard worker, she enjoys sewing and embroidering baby items when not at work.
“Honestly am amazed at her dedication. Her reassurance & effort to make sure I didn’t panic or feel like I was overreacting when I hadn’t felt my baby move was amazing. I felt cared for.. listened to..& important. Thank you for being so great.”
Board-certified OB/GYN Hughan Frederick, MD, FACOG, is the founder of Nile Women’s Health Care in Roswell and Suwanee, Georgia.
Practicing for nearly 20 years, Dr. Frederick has had the experience of helping thousands of women from childbirth through menopause and everything in between. Trained in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, bio-identical hormones, and bariatrics, he has the unique expertise to help women through life’s many stages.
While he manages several high-risk pregnancies, Dr. Frederick maintains a low C-section rate compared to the national average. He has performed hundreds of gynecological surgeries including hysterectomies, laparoscopies, and routine OB/GYN examinations.
Since establishing Nile Women’s Health Care in 2006, Dr. Frederick’s practice has grown to be among the largest women’s care practices serving the Alpharetta and Roswell areas. The reason North Fulton women choose Nile Women’s Health Care is not its size, however, but rather the personal attention and emphasis on patient participation in their own holistic care.
Known for his friendly bedside manner, Dr. Frederick is most popular for his naturalistic approach to women’s health. Pills and surgery are given as final options, not the first suggestion. His philosophy has garnered him many accolades including being voted one of the best doctors in Roswell, Georgia, on Kudzu.com, and in Atlanta Parent Magazine.
In addition to Nile Women’s Health Care, he serves as the medical director for Glow Anti-Aging Center and Medical Spa. For the privacy and convenience of several clients, he offers novel therapies for vaginal atrophy, urinary leakage, and vaginal dryness in this full-service, luxury space.
Dr. Frederick currently serves as Chairman of Women’s and Children’s Services at North Fulton Hospital. He is board certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as a member of the American Medical Association and the National Medical Association. He is also active in the community, a supporter of the March of Dimes, and is a member of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. He is married and has two sons and one daughter.
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