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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

Since I was little, I can remember wanting to deliver babies. My fascination with how new life came to be only grew as I became older, and this eventually led to me pursuing a career in obstetrics. As my education progressed I began to realize how much I also loved caring for women though out their lives, not just during their pregnancies. I truly cherish the long-term relationships I am able to maintain with my patients, and help to take care of them at the best and worst of times. Being able to make even a small difference in someone’s life, especially during difficult times, is what keeps me going!

• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, Chicago, IL
• M.D. Degree, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
• B.S. Degree, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Dr Sheema Khan-Simba speaks English, Urdu and Hindi.

Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates provides comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care to women of all ages in Northwest Atlanta with locations in Marietta and Powder Springs, Georgia. The expert team of board-certified physicians, registered nurse practitioners, and medical assistants offer personalized care in a comfortable environment, helping women navigate every stage of life.

Women can appreciate the office’s commitment to maintaining a clean and welcoming space. The supportive atmosphere ensures everyone feels comfortable and well cared for during their visit. Every provider undergoes extensive training to manage high-risk pregnancies and deliver babies at the state-of-the-art birthing center at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Whether patients visit for contraception counseling, gestational diabetes screening, or a multifetal pregnancy appointment, they can rest assured their medical team will provide thorough and compassionate care. The team’s educational approach means patients receive clear explanations and answers to their questions, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.

The team equips the office with the most advanced treatments and technology, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. From hydrothermal ablation to minimally invasive surgery (robotic surgery) with the da Vinci® Surgical System, patients benefit from cutting-edge options for a wide range of gynecological needs.

Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates’ emphasis on advanced treatments extends to gentle pain management with Pro-Nox™ — a self-administered nitrous oxide system. Pro-Nox helps ease discomfort during procedures, allowing patients to feel more relaxed and in control. This focus on pain management makes each visit as comfortable as possible.

Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates is currently accepting new patients and works with most major insurance carriers. Call or schedule an appointment online today to learn more.

Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates provides comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care to women of all ages in Northwest Atlanta with locations in Marietta and Powder Springs, Georgia. The expert team of board-certified physicians, registered nurse practitioners, and medical assistants offer personalized care in a comfortable environment, helping women navigate every stage of life.

Women can appreciate the office’s commitment to maintaining a clean and welcoming space. The supportive atmosphere ensures everyone feels comfortable and well cared for during their visit. Every provider undergoes extensive training to manage high-risk pregnancies and deliver babies at the state-of-the-art birthing center at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Whether patients visit for contraception counseling, gestational diabetes screening, or a multifetal pregnancy appointment, they can rest assured their medical team will provide thorough and compassionate care. The team’s educational approach means patients receive clear explanations and answers to their questions, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.

The team equips the office with the most advanced treatments and technology, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. From hydrothermal ablation to minimally invasive surgery (robotic surgery) with the da Vinci® Surgical System, patients benefit from cutting-edge options for a wide range of gynecological needs.

Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates’ emphasis on advanced treatments extends to gentle pain management with Pro-Nox™ — a self-administered nitrous oxide system. Pro-Nox helps ease discomfort during procedures, allowing patients to feel more relaxed and in control. This focus on pain management makes each visit as comfortable as possible.

Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates is currently accepting new patients and works with most major insurance carriers. Call or schedule an appointment online today to learn more.

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.

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 feel priviliged to be involved in some of the most intimate and emotional experiences in our female patients’ lives. The relationships forged during childbirth through menopause and beyond makes the practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology rewarding. It is exciting to help women implement new and innovative ways of managing these situations.

• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emory University, Atlanta, G.A. 2006
• M.D. Degree, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 2002
• B.S. Degree, Biology, University of Georgia, GA, 1998

Dr Carlos Alarcon speaks English and Spanish.

Carlos Alarcon, M.D. was nominated in the Castle Connolly’s 2022 Top Doctors.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Xiaoyan Emma Li is a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner at Ideal Gynecology, LLC. Xiaoyan is dedicated to supporting women throughout Atlanta, Georgia, in their health care.

Xiaoyan Li completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Kennesaw State University. Inspired by her experience as a postpartum nurse, Xiaoyan decided to pursue her Master of Science in nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she specialized in women’s health. After completing her degree, Xiaoyan began working as a women’s health nurse practitioner, providing compassionate care to women across their lifespan.

Xiaoyan provides comprehensive care to gynecological clients. She enjoys taking care of women for annual exams, gynecological problems, hormonal and menopause issues, and contraception. In addition to her clinical skills, Xiaoyan is known for her patient-centered approach to care. She takes the time to listen to her patient’s concerns and works collaboratively with them to develop personalized treatment plans that meet their unique needs.

Outside of her work as a women’s health nurse practitioner, Xiaoyan Li is a devoted mother to her two children. She takes great pride in their accomplishments and enjoys spending quality time with them whenever possible. Xiaoyan is also an animal lover and has two cats who are beloved members of her family. Xiaoyan’s nurturing and caring nature extends beyond her work as a nurse practitioner and is evident in her personal life as well.

Lillian Schapiro, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified gynecologist serving patients at Ideal Gynecology, LLC, with locations in greater Atlanta, Georgia proudly serving the communities of Stockbridge, Conyers, Locust Grove, Hampton, Covington, Jackson, Buckhead, Vinings, Smyrna, Roswell, Alpharetta, Midtown, and Sandy Springs, GA. A real 'people person,' Dr. Schapiro enjoys the fact many of her patients have been with her for years. In addition to staying on top of the latest changes in recommendations for preventive care, she is a leader in offering her patients the most advanced care. She spends time with her patients to make sure that they understand their options and are making informed decisions about their healthcare.

Dr. Schapiro has called Atlanta home for over 20 years. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine with Honors in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was awarded an International Fellowship to work at a hospital in Kenya. She completed her residency at UNC Chapel Hill, where she served as Chief Resident. Always interested in preventive medicine, she published her research on cervical cancer screening in Bali, Indonesia.

A global women's health advocate, Dr. Schapiro has practiced around the world. As a medical student, she wrote a paper comparing obstetric outcomes in a rural hospital in Kenya with a hospital in the Bronx, New York. As a Chief Resident, she published her original research on cervical cancer screening in Bali, Indonesia. More recently, she received the Caring for Congo Award from the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation for gynecologic surgery performed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Dr. Schapiro was the U.S. leader for Projet Myome and has been on three missions to the DRC helping women with fibroids and training local doctors. She has also trained physicians and birth attendants in Nepal.

Dr. Schapiro believes that every patient is unique, and she enjoys discussing their concerns and coming up with a treatment plan together. Her specialties include irregular bleeding, heavy periods, fertility problems, fibroids, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and incontinence.

Dr. Schapiro is often called upon by CNN as well as local news outlets for her medical expertise.  She maintains a YouTube channel to educate people about women's health.

Dr. Schapiro and her husband, Robert Schapiro, are the parents of three daughters. She is the author of Tick Tock, a novel chronicling her own struggles with infertility. 

Courtney Blue, FNP-C, RN, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered women’s health care. Originally from the Lowcountry of Charleston, South Carolina, Courtney has been caring for patients in the Atlanta, Georgia area for more than six years, bringing both clinical expertise and a warm, personalized approach to Ideal Gynecology, LLC.

Courtney earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Charleston Southern University and her Master’s degree from South University in Savannah, Georgia. She began her career in a cardiac step-down unit, where she built a strong clinical foundation caring for patients before and after open-heart surgery. This experience sharpened her attention to detail, critical thinking, and commitment to high-quality care.

She later transitioned into women’s health, where she discovered her passion for supporting women through every stage of life. Courtney focuses on delivering comprehensive care that blends medical expertise with patient education, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Known for her approachable and supportive style, Courtney prioritizes building lasting relationships with her patients and creating a comfortable, welcoming environment. 

Bobby O. Tackitt II, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN who provides dedicated and diligent care to his patients at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta’s office in Marietta and Woodstock, Georgia.

Dr. Tackitt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his medical degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia. He relocated to Denver, Colorado, to complete an internship in internal medicine, a second internship in obstetrics and gynecology, and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, all at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Dr. Tackitt is currently a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and enjoys membership in the Missouri State Medical Association, the St. Louis Gynecological Society, and the American Urogynecologic Society. Prior to joining the team at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta in 1999, he ran a private practice in southern Missouri.

In his practice, Dr. Tackitt specializes in pelvic floor reconstruction, the treatment of urinary incontinence, and advanced minimally invasive laparoscopy. He maintains a subspecialty interest in urogynecology and teaches pelvic floor reconstruction surgical procedures.

Outside of work, Dr. Tackitt raises Japanese koi, grows orchids, and participates in Schutzhund, a competitive dog-training sport. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children.

Kimberly A. Huffman, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN who provides high-quality treatments and compassionate care to her patients at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta, located in Marietta and Woodstock, Georgia.

Dr. Huffman graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. She earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, and completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. She is currently a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Huffman has been practicing with OB-GYN Associates of Marietta since 1998, where she splits time between the Marietta and Woodstock offices. She’s particularly adept in office-based procedures and in- and outpatient surgeries, and she’s widely sought after for her skills and compassion in offering counseling for contraceptive and menopausal issues.

When she isn’t working with patients, Dr. Huffman likes to spend time with her family and friends and engage in outdoor activities like running. She has three children with her husband, Quintin: Makena, Bryson, and Camdyn.

Natalie R. Needham, MD, is a highly skilled OB/GYN who enjoys providing compassionate care to women in every stage of life. She’s currently on the team at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta and treats patients at their offices in Marietta and Woodstock, Georgia.

Dr. Needham is a proud Louisiana native who graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She earned her medical degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, and completed her OB/GYN residency at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. During her residency, she served as the chief resident, was awarded the Academic Achievement Award, the Resident Achievement in Laparoscopy Award, and earned the title “Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology-Robotics and Laparoscopy.”  

Dr. Needham joins the OB-GYN Associates of Marietta team after seven years in Alabama, where she worked in private practice in Montgomery and taught as an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. She looks forward to continuing her practice in her new home and bringing high-quality medical care and an empathetic bedside manner to the women of Georgia.

When she’s not working, Dr. Needham loves to chase around her two-year-old son, cook with her three stepdaughters, and explore new places with her husband.