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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 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.

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.

Samantha Anderson, MD, is part of the experienced team of doctors at Arbor Obstetrics & Gynecology in Atlanta. Dr. Anderson strives to provide a warm and friendly environment during all visits, helping her patients through both health and illness. She has over 20 years of experience in the obstetrics and gynecology field, and deeply cares about women’s health.

Dr. Anderson graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Florida Health Science Center - Jacksonville, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. She is board certified and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She keeps up-to-date on the latest technology and continuously trains in new procedures.

Dr. Anderson believes the health and happiness of her clients is of utmost importance. She helps you make well-informed decisions and provides the latest in technology for treatments and procedures.

Dr. Anderson understands the needs of women and strives for excellence care. She addresses your needs with contemporary management techniques so that you leave the office confident in the care you received.

If you are looking for a confident and competent obstetric and gynecological care provider with a small, intimate practice, book online or call the Arbor Obstetrics & Gynecology office for your appointment today.

Dr Raju is the newest member of our team.  Dr. Raju is a board certified Ob-Gyn who has been practicing in Georgia since 2012.  She attended Mercer University, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Emory University.

Until recently Dr Raju was practicing in McDonough, GA at Eagles Landing OBGYN.  She is recently married and has joined Arbor Ob-Gyn to be closer to Emory where her husband works as a Neurologist.  Dr Raju is dedicated to providing women with exceptional health health care.

About Charis

Charis Trench-Simmons, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with ample medical experience and a true commitment to the field of women’s health care. At Prestige Healthcare OBGYN in Atlanta, Dr. Trench-Simmons works with her husband, Lorenza Simmons, MD, and skilled health professionals to serve women as they transition through all stages of life. Dr. Trench-Simmons offers an array of proven-successful aesthetic, gynecological, and obstetrical services.

After completing her undergraduate degree at the Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Dr. Trench-Simmons obtained her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. She then continued her education with a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Tulane University in New Orleans and the WellStar Atlanta Medical Center.

For three years, Dr. Trench-Simmons served as a lieutenant commander and general medical officer in the United States Navy. She’s a prominent member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Specializing in weight management, adolescent gynecology, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Trench-Simmons works hard to provide the best possible personalized medical experience for women to lower disease risks and boost their confidence and well-being. For Dr. Trench-Simmons, the needs of the individual always come first.

Outside of the office, Dr. Trench-Simmons uses her creative flair to create distinctive jewelry. She also likes to travel and considers each journey an opportunity to learn and explore.

Dr. Trench-Simmons is gladly accepting new patients.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.