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I have always been drawn to women’s healthcare and health issues. I take pride and honor in being able to care for women from adolescence, to pregnancy, to post-menopause. It is a privilege to help a family bring a new life into this world but also to be there for the female healthcare issues throughout the stages of life.

• Residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York
• M.D. Degree, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado
• M.P.H., M.B.S., Tufts University School of Medicine , Boston, Massachusetts
• B.S. Degree, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

I went into medicine in order to become an obstetrician and gynecologist. I fell in love with the obstetrical part of women’s care because of the involvement in the miracle of birth. In my opinion, there is no happier part of medicine. I am also drawn to the challenges of gynecology, and I am proud to be able to aid in women’s healthcare from adolescence to post-menopause and all that falls in between.

• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, S.C., 2002
• M.D. Degree, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, 1998
• B.S. Degree, Biology, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA, 1994

Dr. Elizabeth Taghechian speaks English and Farsi.

Elizabeth Taghechian, M.D. were nominated in the Castle Connolly’s 2022 Top Doctors.

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I chose this field of medicine to make a different in the lives of women. I was drawn to this field by experiencing the miracle of birth as a medical student. It is one of the happiest times in people’s lives and being a part of that every day is truly a very rewarding experience. I am also very passionate about women’s health care and this field allows me to care for women from their teenage years until menopause and beyond. I enjoy being able to specialize care for women and help them through this journey of womanhood!

• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, 2012
• M.D. Degree, Wayne State University Scholl of Medicine, Detroit, MI, 2008
• B.S. Degree, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA, 2003

Dr. Stacy Sims speaks English.

Stephanie Gordon, MD, is the founder of The Women's Center, PC, located in Stockbridge and Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Gordon is double-board certified in general OB/GYN and urogynecology. She founded Women's Center, PC in 2003 as a gynecology and surgery practice dedicated to providing individualized care for women.

Dr. Gordon is one of the few true Atlanta-natives. She was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital while her mother finished nursing school there. She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in genetics and molecular biology. She then worked at a private practice as an OB/GYN in Stockbridge before starting The Women's Center, PC in Conyers, Georgia. The practice quickly grew to expand to a Henry County office in Stockbridge. The practice includes five practitioners to help fulfill Dr. Gordon’s vision of comprehensive care for women.

Dr. Gordon was one of the first physicians in the nation to become board certified in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, also known as urogynecology, in 2013. She is a proctor to other physicians who wish to learn incontinence and pelvic prolapse procedures. She has also been voted "Top Doc" in Henry County's H Magazine multiple times. 

Dr. Gordon offers a complete array of services to her patients, and her special focus is on the treatment of heavy periods, incontinence, and minimally invasive surgeries. She sees patients in both offices and operates at Piedmont Henry Hospital and Rockdale Medical Center.

When asked why she went into gynecology, Dr. Gordon replies, "It is a wonderful field of medicine to practice. I get to see my patients on a reoccurring basis so I really get to know them and their families. Together, we can quickly identify their concerns and make a plan – together. I always include my patients in the decision-making process. Many of my patients’ problems can be resolved or improved in a short time frame. They are happy to get better and get on with their busy lives!" 

Dr. Gordon lives in McDonough, Georgia, with her husband, David, and her three daughters, who keep her life busy. She loves to travel to warm places, read voraciously, and never improves her tennis game.

Trent Rice, MD, is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist who joined the team at The Women's Center, PC, located in Stockbridge and Conyers, Georgia, in 2014. A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, Dr. Rice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of female pelvic floor disorders, such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary/fecal incontinence, and mesh complications. He offers a wide array of conservative and surgical treatment options to his patients and is experienced both in traditional and minimally invasive surgical repairs.

Dr. Rice grew up in Winder, Georgia. He attended college at the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in biochemistry and microbiology. He then attended the Medical College of Georgia and subsequently moved to New York City for his general OB/GYN residency training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. Most recently, he attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he completed his fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (urogynecology). His fellowship training was unique in that it was a combined urogynecology and female urology program, one of the few in the nation. Dr. Rice is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and has had several research publications published in his field’s leading journals. 

When asked why he became a urogynecologist, he states the specialty involves very functional surgery with a large quality of life impact. Simply put, it allows him to change the lives of women who are fearful of social embarrassment from their pelvic floor disorders and give them a life back.

Dr. Rice is happy to have come full circle and made it back to the north Georgia area. Outside of practicing medicine, he has special interests in music. He was a member of a local Athens rock band for many years and continues to enjoy composing and recording music. Recently he had an original song, “Hickory Hollow,” played on Nashville radio. He currently resides in Decatur, Georgia, and regularly performs at local music venues. His wife, Sarah, is also a doctor. She works at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital as a pediatric emergency medicine physician. They have a daughter, Addison, who inspires them daily and is just plain sweet and happy.

Sharon Hodges, MD, is a compassionate, board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Hodges joins the team at The Women's Center, PC, located in Stockbridge and Conyers, Georgia, and brings over 20 years of experience in women’s health. Dr. Hodges is committed to personalized care and provides highly specialized diagnosis and treatment for her patients’ OB/GYN needs.

Dr. Hodges completed her undergraduate degree in microbiology at the University of Georgia. She then graduated from medical school at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1994. She remained there to complete her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology.

When Dr. Hodges isn’t taking care of patients, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Some of her hobbies and interests include gardening, listening to music, playing sports, and reading.

To make an appointment with Dr. Hodges, call The Women’s Center, PC, or book your visit online today.

Simone Whitmore, MD, is a board-certified OBGYN at North Perimeter OBGYN in Duluth, Georgia. Passionate about providing high-quality women’s health care, Dr. Whitmore provides a wide range of obstetrics and gynecology services for adult women and teens. North Perimeter OB/GYN is a proud member of Privia Medical Group, a multi-specialty, high-performance medical group that puts patients first. 

Dr. Whitmore was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated from Spelman College with a degree in biology/pre-medicine and earned her doctorate from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Whitmore completed her residency at Boston Medical Center in 1997 and became a board-certified OBGYN in 1999. Dr. Whitmore is a sought-after speaker on women’s health issues and has owned North Perimeter OBGYN since 2004 as a solo practitioner. 

Dr. Whitmore has been practicing in the Atlanta area since 1999 with admitting privileges to Northside Hospital. The scope of her practice includes high-risk pregnancies, infertility counseling, treatment for fibroids, adolescent medicine, birth control management, menopause treatment, and alternative options.

Dr. Whitmore has excellent bedside manners and is attentive to the needs of her patients.  While lending a listening ear, she is always honest and candid about the appropriate care she would like for the patient to have. Make an appointment with Dr. Whitmore by calling North Perimeter OBGYN today or request your visit online.

Urania Davis, DO, FACOOG is a Board Certified OB/GYN at Nile Women’s Health Care in Roswell and Suwanee, Georgia. She specializes in pre-conception counseling and helping women prepare themselves for successful pregnancies. 

Dr. Davis is focused on caring for the whole person, not just the symptoms that may have brought them to see her. It’s the part she enjoys most about being a physician. In addition, Dr. Davis has developed a reputation in the office for being extremely thorough with her patients, has a relatable personality, and is easy to talk to.

Originally from Dominica and raised in St. Croix, Dr. Davis received both a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and a Master of Biomedical Science from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Georgia. She then completed her residency in Miami, Florida, where she served as the chief administrative resident.

Dr. Davis brings extensive knowledge in several areas, including gynecologic robotic surgery, facilitating VBACs, and experience working with birth center patients in Florida. This makes her a great fit for the Nile Women’s Health Care family. Dr. Davis is board eligible with the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 

Considered among the top in her field, she garnered a podium finish with a presentation to the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association on her Zika screening research. Dr. Davis also taught anatomy, and physiology, microbiology, and biology as an adjunct professor for both Gwinnett Technical College and Georgia Perimeter College. 

When not at the hospital or office, Dr. Davis mentors young women through her church and has completed a mission trip to Kenya. She enjoys any activity that brings her extended family and friends together, going on vacations, plus spending time with her husband and three children.

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 and Alpharetta, Georgia.

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.

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.

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.

While visiting a friend who had recently returned home from New Mexico, Ellen felt the call of midwifery for the first time as a young woman entering the adult world around forty years ago. This friend had practiced Midwifery with Traditional Hispanic midwives, the Curandera-parteras. These traditional Midwives played a vital role in Ellen’s understanding of the underserved mothers and babies of Northern New Mexico. Her heart thrilled as she listened to the stories of the mothers bringing life into the world into the sacred hands of Curandera-parteras who served this underserved region for many years.

After much prayer and contemplation Ellen decided to follow the path of Midwifery through Nursing. She lived and was raised in Nashville, Tennessee and completed her A.D. in nursing in 1988, followed by her BSN in 2009. Ellen went to work as a labor and delivery nurse at the old Metro General Hospital, which is now closed, formerly located on the Cumberland River. A team of Nurse-Midwives served the women at the Metro General, and again, Ellen heard the strong call of midwifery on her life.

Ellen worked as a labor and delivery, post-partum, normal newborn and high risk newborn nurse for over 25 years. During this time, she raised her own family and continued her education as her children obtained theirs.

In 2011 Ellen had the opportunity to return to school, and now, after many years of working as a RN and raising her family, the call of Midwifery came to her again. She was able to enter Frontier School of Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nursing, founded by Mary Breckenridge. Ellen earned her MSN from The Frontier School of Nurse Midwifery in 2014 and went on to become a certified nurse midwife, fulfilling this lifelong dream and call.

Ellen again remembered the night with her friend years ago. The stories of birthing mothers, under the vast New Mexico desert sky, rich, misty, painfully blue and purple and the love, skill, dedication and healing of the Curandera-parteras. She remembered the first call within her spirit to a path of Midwifery.
Ellen has a deep belief that all birth is a sacred, spiritual experience for each mother and family and should be treated with respect and reverence. She believes in Shared Decision Making, Informed Consent, and Partnering with women. She has a long history of working in a hospital setting but has also attended home births in the traditional setting.

Fun Fact: Ellen recalls that she was born in Marietta Ga and when she was a small child she has fun memories of her family calling her a “Georgia Peach.”
Ellen is excited to return to Georgia, join the team at Providence Women’s Health Care and serve Georgia, where she was born.

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 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.

At The Women's Specialists of Fayette, Nicole Quinn, MD, takes pride in helping her patients feel empowered to take part in their own health care. She works alongside her patients in the Fayetteville, Georgia, community to find solutions for their most challenging women's health issues.

Dr. Quinn first completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She later went on to earn her medical doctorate at Louisiana State University Medical school in New Orleans. In 2016, she completed her internship and residency at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Quinn is also board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology.

At MetroHealth Medical Center, Dr. Quinn was repeatedly recognized for her exceptional research abilities. She was awarded the Excellence in Resident Research for her many projects on the subject of breastfeeding. Dr. Quinn also earned the Resident Award for Excellence for her accomplishments in performing minimally invasive surgery.

Today, Dr. Quinn's special interests include adolescent gynecology, preventive health, breastfeeding, and low-intervention childbirth. She enjoys caring for women experiencing both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Quinn finds it especially rewarding to educate adolescent women about gynecologic care.

When she isn’t working with patients, Dr. Quinn enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. As a family, the Quinns enjoy traveling, cooking together, and exploring Peachtree City in their golf cart.

Although a native to West Virginia, Matthew Ralsten, MD, is no stranger to the Atlanta metropolitan area. He first completed his undergraduate education at the Georgia Institute of Technology before returning to his home state for medical school at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington.

Dr. Ralsten went on to complete his internship at West Virginia University, where he was recognized as an outstanding teaching resident. He finished his full residency at the Mountain Area Health Education Center, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill community program.

Dr. Ralsten then returned to Georgia, and in 2006, he became a founding member of The Women’s Specialists of Fayette. Dr. Ralsten is board-certified in OB/GYN medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Today, he provides full-service obstetrics and gynecology for women of all ages. In his practice, Dr. Ralsten focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

His special interests include high-risk obstetrics, infertility, and reproductive endocrinology. He also specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including single-site laparoscopic hysterectomies. Dr. Ralsten continually works to help his patients find cutting-edge solutions for all their gynecological problems.

When he isn't assisting patients, Dr. Ralsten enjoys spending time with his wife Tammy and their twins, Helen Claire and Murrill.

Raised in Clayton County, Nykia Burke-Bray, MD is thrilled to join the Fayetteville, GA community, working alongside patients in their pursuit of health and wellness.

Dr. Burke-Bray first developed a passion for service, education, and advocating for women while matriculating through Spelman College. She further honed her interest in building community education programs and public health, achieving a Master of Public Health from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Dr. Burke-Bray then spent several years building school based, community engagement strategies to promote healthy, active, and safe transportation options for families through the Safe Routes to School Program. Recognizing that her long-term career goal included melding her passions for health, education and direct patient care, Dr. Burke-Bray returned to the classroom and achieved a Master of Biomedical Science from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee campus before earning her Medical Doctorate at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Burke-Bray then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Memorial Health University Medical Center-Mercer (MHUMC) in the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia in 2021. While at MHUMC, Dr. Burke-Bray earned her place as a scholar in the Resident to Faculty Leadership Development Program. She was also awarded the Excellence in Resident Research award for research projects focusing on raising HPV vaccination rates in the resident clinic and improving resident education around gynecologic surgery and clinical practice. While completing her final year of residency, Dr. Burke-Bray achieved the highest honor, becoming a mother to identical triplet girls.

Dr. Burke-Bray is proud to provide full service obstetric and gynecologic care and to empower patients through every stage of life. Her special interests include adolescent gynecology, PCOS, infertility, preventive health, and minimally invasive surgery.

When she is not assisting patients, Dr. Burke-Bray enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, music, and all things Harry Potter.

Voted one of Atlanta’s Top Doctors of 2017, Marlo Carter, MD, is focused on ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of her patients. She believes that conversation and education are critical parts of providing comprehensive health care. Today, Dr. Carter is proud to offer her services to patients of all ages in the Fayetteville, Georgia, area.

Dr. Carter attended medical school at Mercer University in Macon. During her tenure at Mercer University, Dr. Carter developed a keen interest in women’s health. She went on to train in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University in Atlanta, where she received awards for her accomplishments in the field of surgery.

Dr. Carter provides gynecological care to women at every stage of life. Her areas of interest include adolescent gynecology, family planning, and preventive medicine. She also offers prenatal care to both low-risk and high-risk pregnant patients.

By educating her patients on the newest medical innovations, Dr. Carter encourages women to take part in their own health care. She takes pride in providing her patients with the guidance they need to make informed medical decisions.

When she isn't assisting patients, Dr. Carter enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She’s an avid reader and enjoys running, shopping, and traveling. Dr. Carter is also an active member of a local charity organization, and she enjoys giving back to her community.

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