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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.
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.
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
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
Announcing Castle Connolly’s 2023 Exceptional Women in Medicine
The Exceptional Women in Medicine list recognizes female Castle Connolly Top Doctors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, expertise and dedication in their respective fields. All Exceptional Women in Medicine are nominated by their peers, and then the Castle Connolly research team evaluates important criteria to determine who makes the list.
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 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
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.
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
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.
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.
Kevin W. Windom, MD, FACOG, FPMRS is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever as the President of OB-GYN Associates. As an OBGYN/Urogynecologist located in Marietta, GA & Woodstock, GA, Dr. Windom has been at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta since 1998. He has over 26 years of experience as a physician and is a national public speaker, published author, local and national surgical preceptor, and a research and development consultant for a number of medical and surgical companies. Looking to the future, Dr. Windom maintains special interests in female pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, robotic pelvic surgery, and urinary incontinence management and surgery, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis.
Dr. Windom graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry as a member of the biological honor society, Beta Beta Beta, and the pre-med honor society, Alpha Epsilon Delta. Following this, Dr. Windom earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, completed an internship at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, and completed a second internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Windom remained at St. Joseph Hospital to complete a four-year residency program in Obstetrician-Gynecology. Dr. Windom is Double Board-certified in both Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and OB-GYN
Dr. Windom is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. To further his professional development, Dr. Windom holds membership in the American Urogynecological Society, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, the State of Georgia OB-GYN Society and the Cobb County Medical Society. Devout to his faith, Dr. Windom is a member of the Peachtree Presbyterian Church and the Christians Medical/Dental Missionary.
In recognition of his professional accolades, Dr. Windom is a member of the Honor Societies Beta Beta Beta and Alpha Epsilon Delta. He has also been honored as an Atlanta Top Doctor (Castle-Connoly).
Outside of work, Dr. Windom enjoys spending time his wife and children, hunting, playing the guitar, and mountain biking.
Dr. Windom dedicates this recognition to his Head of Gynecology for Cleveland Clinic and his mentor, Guillermo William Davila, MD.
“Excellent! My visits with Dr. Windom were great. If he was behind schedule, the nurses prepared the patients and apologized for the delay. Even though my experience was difficult, Dr. Windom did not give up on me. I had a ton of questions, and he patiently listened and answered all of them. If he was tired of my questions, he never expressed it. At the end of each appointment, he respectfully gave me a hug and made sure that I was good to go. ”
Mary L. Chappell, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB-GYN who provides the community of Marietta and Woodstock, Georgia with excellent medical care at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta. She was ranked as America’s Top OB-GYN for 2004-2005 by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.
Dr. Chappell graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she was inducted into numerous honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and the Golden Key National Honor Society. She stayed at the University of Florida for her medical degree, earning the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement for graduating in the top 10% of her class, as well as membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She completed her residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she was named Outstanding Intern and Resident of the Year.
Dr. Chappell is currently a member of the Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, the Atlanta Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (where she is a former president), the Cobb County Medical Society, and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Chappell served as the Chairman of the OB-GYN department at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.
Dr. Chappell believes in providing patient care that’s compassionate and inclusive and makes sure to fully discuss medical conditions and treatment options with all of her patients in a direct and sympathetic manner. Outside of work, she likes to run, travel, and spend time with her family and friends, including her husband, Scott, and their two children, Kendall and Connor.
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.
J. Matthew Tuck, MD is a board ceritified OB-GYN who provides care to patients at the Marietta office of OB-GYN Associate of Marietta.
Dr. Tuck graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Insititute of Technology, and practiced as an engineer for a few years before making the switch to medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He then completed a residency in OB-GYN at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Dr. Tuck felt a call to practice rural medicine after finishing residency, and spent time in rural North Carolina and Oregon. He was then an assistant professor of OB-GYN at University of Pittsburgh before deciding to return to Atlanta and join OB-GYN Associates of Marietta.
Dr. Tuck has special interest in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and endometriosis. He is a fellow of the American College of OB-GYN and a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. He is a skilled minimally invasive surgeon.
In his free time he enjoys hiking, cooking, and photography. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, and daughter Haley.
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.
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.
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