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Laura Dopson Almquist, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN in Atlanta, Georgia. She is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care to patients at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates.
Dr. Almquist grew up in Atlanta, where she attended the Westminster Schools. After graduating from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with a Bachelor of Science in psychology, she received her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She then completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Greenville Health System in Greenville, South Carolina, and served as chief resident.
Dr. Almquist is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
She is married with two sons and has two dogs. Outside of work, Dr. Almquist spends her time enjoying meals with family, sharing her love of baking with her children, hosting game nights with friends, and exercising outdoors.
“I've only had three visits with Dr. Almquist and before this visit I didn't feel one way or the other. After so many years with Dr. McFarling I had to embrace the change. My most recent visit has solidified my positive impressions of her. She has impeccable bedside manner and spent time getting to know a more persoanal side of me.”
OB/GYN Mimi Vanoyan, MD, FACOG, provides a wide range of women’s health services at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates’ two locations in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Vanoyan completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. She received her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she also served as chief resident. As chief resident, she was named outstanding resident in laparoscopic surgery.
Dr. Vanoyan joined Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in April 2002. She is proficient in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a special interest in adolescent gynecology, contraception, and high-risk obstetrics. Dr. Vanoyan is certified in the placement of all types of IUDs and Nexplanon®. She has been honored multiple times by Atlanta Magazine as one of their top doctors.
Dr. Vanoyan lives in Atlanta with her spouse, two children, and her sweet Havanese. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in New York City with her family and riding in place on her Peloton.
“I had an appointment at 11 AM. I got there around 10:45 AM to make sure I had time to fill out and handle anything that was necessary. Nothing was needed except payment for the visit. I wasn't called back until close to 11:30 AM. Other than that, the procedure went fine. The doctor explained everything before proceeding. ”
Julia Samaddar, MD, MPH, FACOG is a board-certified physician serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia providing obstetrics and gynecology services to the Georgia community. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, Dr. Samaddar went on to earn a Master of Public Health and Health Informatics from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Dr. Samaddar completed her medical education at the Medical College of Georgia where she received a Doctor of Medicine degree. As she was drawn to surgery and Ob/Gyn care, Dr. Samaddar continued her education at the Medical College of Georgia where she completed her residency in Ob/Gyn. She's received training in high-risk obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, gynecology oncology, and urogynecology. In addition to her medical training, Dr. Samaddar has been in several publications relating to breast cancer and antiestrogen resistance. Additionally, Dr. Samaddar is trained in minimally invasive gynecological procedures including the da Vinci® Surgical System. She continued her career at a prominent Ob/Gyn practice at Emory University Midtown Hospital where she also served as a Clinical Professor to help train the next generation of physicians. Dr. Samaddar continues to strive beyond industry standards to provide the best treatments and knowledge to her patients and is always up to date with the latest literature and advanced care methodologies. Outside of the office, Dr. Samaddar is married with two children, a dog, and spends her time with friends and family, reading, traveling, dancing, and cooking.
“I did not have an appointment with Dr Samaddar. It was cancelled due to a surgery. I’ve sought other care since I was coming for a first visit after Dr Barratt’s retirement and have changed insurers. ”
Jayasri Bukkapatnam, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in April 2015.
Dr. Bukkapatnam is a graduate of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology. After receiving her medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies (WPHfWB). She was named Assistant Director of Medical Education OBGYN at WPHfWB in 2010, where she was responsible for staffing inpatient labor and delivery, gynecology and triage, as well as the outpatient gynecology clinic. While there, Dr. Bukkapatnam also taught and managed residents and medical students.
She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Bukkapatnam is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
In her spare time, Dr. Bukkapatnam enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors as well as catching up on the latest cooking blogs.
Jacqui Fisch, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been with the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates since 1998.
Dr. Fisch obtained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Cape Town Medical School in South Africa. She then completed an internship in general and trauma surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as internal medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in South Africa. Afterward, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and her fellowship in pelvic imaging.
She is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. In addition to her OB/GYN career, Dr. Fisch is trained and works in non-invasive aesthetics.
Dr. Fisch an avid outdoorswoman and loves hiking, horse riding, wakeboarding, and traveling the world with her family. She founded a non-profit organization in Tanzania that promotes and supports education. She lives in Buckhead with her two children and two furry children.
Peter J. Barratt, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN serving patients in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. He joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in July 2005. Dr. Barratt has been in practice in Atlanta since 1986. He earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio and completed his internship and residency and obstetrics and gynecology at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.
Prior to joining the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, he served as President of Prime Time Obstetrics and Gynecology for 16 years. Dr. Barratt has served on the boards of West Paces Medical Center, the Medical Association of Atlanta, the Trinity Early Learning Center, and the Agape Youth and Family Center. He currently serves on the Leadership Council of Piedmont Hospital, chairs the Physician Performance Evaluation Committee, and is vice-chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
He is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
Dr. Barratt is married with one daughter. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, exercising, and watching baseball.
Hayley Scholl, MD, FACOG was previously a clinical instructor in the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. During her residency, Dr. Scholl was chosen by her faculty and peers to serve as Chief Resident. She also served on the Memorial Health Wellness Committee, where she helped identify and address resident concerns. Additionally, she was a Resident Lecturer within the South University Physician Assistant Program, lecturing on topics in women's health to physician assistant students, and served as the Research Lead for the Program Improvement Project for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In June 2021, Dr. Scholl was recognized with the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. She was recognized by the faculty for excellence in gynecology upon graduation from residency. Dr. Scholl is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky
Candace Gates, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Oasis Women's Wellness Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She provides high-quality, individualized care to female patients ages 14 and up.
Dr. Gates completed her Bachelor of Science in physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She earned her medical degree and completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, where she was education chief resident.
To share her knowledge and expertise, Dr. Gates spent three years on the faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. She has extensive research experience and is also the author of numerous industry publications and conference presentations.
Dr. Gates is a member of the National Medical Association, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Medical Association. In addition, she is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
A board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, Crystal Welch, MD, provides patient-centered care for females ages 14 and up at Oasis Women's Wellness Center in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to women’s health services, Dr. Welch provides Botox® and aesthetic medicine.
Dr. Welch earned her Bachelor of Science in biology with honors at Howard University in Washington, DC, before completing her medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine. She then attended Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta for her graduate medical education in obstetrics and gynecology.
Four years after graduating, Dr. Welch decided to expand her expertise and earned Empire Medical Training Certification in Botox, Xeomin®, Dysport®, and dermal fillers for aesthetic enhancements. Dr. Welch shares her obtained knowledge and expertise from education and professional experience through posters and presentations at industry conferences and as a co-author on numerous publications.
Dr. Welch is a member of the American Medical Association, the Georgia OBGyn Society, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“Dr. Welch is an amazing OBGYN. From the start she was very informative and welcoming! It has really been a pleasure working with her and making my pregnancy journey more educational/enjoyable! ”
Kaitlin McGrail, MD, FACOG, is a highly skilled gynecologist at Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Group in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in comprehensive women's health care.
Raised in Rogers, Arkansas, Dr. McGrail earned her undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She pursued her medical education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock before completing her residency in OB/GYN at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where she excelled as chief resident.
To further her expertise, Dr. McGrail completed a fellowship in minimally invasive reproductive surgery in Atlanta. She is focused on managing complex gynecological conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, irregular bleeding, perimenopause, recurrent pregnancy loss, and infertility.
A prolific author, Dr. McGrail has published multiple articles on fertility and aims to continue contributing valuable research in the field. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family and dogs.
As an Atlanta native, Dr. Lilibird Pichardo has provided caring and compassionate health care to women of all ages and ethnicities in the metro Atlanta area for several years. She is particularly adept at serving the Hispanic/Latino community and is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Pichardo completed her undergraduate education at Emory University in Atlanta. She later attended medical school at the Morehouse School of Medicine, also in Atlanta. She then completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY, and had the distinct honor of serving as administrative chief resident. Afterward, she happily returned home to Georgia to continue her practice.
Dr. Pichardo's interests include high-risk obstetrics, medical management of common gynecologic issues, contraception, and family planning. In her practice, Dr. Pichardo focuses on caring for the whole woman, providing comprehensive health care to patients from adolescence, through pregnancies, and into the menopausal years. Dr. Pichardo encourages her patients to take an active interest in their health and is proud to be one of metro Atlanta's top women's health care specialists.
When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Pichardo enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also loves to travel, dine with friends, and explore the artistic and musical scene of Atlanta.
With his 20-plus years of obstetrics and gynecology experience, Dr. Eric Brown is a highly respected OB/GYN at Gyn-Care in Atlantic Station, Atlanta. Dr. Brown cares for women from age 16 through the rest of their lives, offering services including gynecology, obstetrics, pregnancy care, endometriosis and fibroids treatment, and much more. His areas of special interest include robotic surgery and high-risk obstetrics.
Dr. Brown earned his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating with honors, he went on to complete advanced training at the University of Chicago Hospital and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Chicago.
Dr. Brown believes in using the best technology and the most qualified professional support team to ensure that every patient gets the personal longitudinal attention they deserve. Dr. Brown and the entire Gyn-Care team always work hard to ensure that patients enjoy dedicated and compassionate care at all times.
Book an appointment with Dr. Brown through the online appointment maker or by phone today.
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.
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.
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.
Jigish Sheth, DO, FACOG is a Board Certified OB/GYN at Nile Women’s Health Care in Roswell and Suwanee, Georgia. He is a comprehensive care physician, caring for women during pregnancy and well beyond.
Our Nile team is happy to have such a highly skilled gynecologic surgeon on the team, particularly with minimally invasive procedures such as DiVinci robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and hysteroscopic procedures. While Dr. Sheth is extremely intelligent, he also has a dry sense of humor that keeps both the staff and patients smiling.
Originally from Buffalo, Dr. Sheth received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. He then completed his residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY, earning the title of Chief resident prior to graduation.
Prior to living in New York, Dr. Sheth completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis. He graduated with honors with a BA in biology and French plus a minor in biomedical physics.
Dr. Sheth is no stranger to the midwifery model of care. He spent several years in Atlanta where he worked closely with midwives to provide compassionate women’s care to area residents. This makes him a great fit for our family. He understands how doctors and midwives work together offering the most comprehensive care possible.
When not at the hospital or office, Dr. Sheth enjoys spending time outside with his wife and two children. He describes himself as a foodie and loves sports.
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.
“Ellen is such a sweet woman she was very kind and very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable with her as well as my husband. We are so excited to be in the care of the staff at PWH!”
Ellen Adamo, CNM
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1300 Upper Hembree Road
Bldg. 100 / Ste. D
Roswell, GA 30076