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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.
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.
Sara O’Heron, MD is honored to provide the community of Peachtree City, Georgia with the highest standard of OB/GYN, pediatric, and women’s health care. As founder of Lifeboat Medical Associates, Dr. O’Heron continues a commitment to serving women and children that stems from her diverse training and professional background.
Born and raised in Wales, United Kingdom, Dr. O’Heron emigrated to Canada to pursue higher education. After completing her undergraduate degree in dance and visual arts, she earned a degree in education. She went on to work with autistic children in the field of special education and helped create a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation program for parents of autistic preschoolers.
Feeling drawn toward medicine, Dr. O’Heron proceeded to earn her medical degree at McMaster University in Ontario, where she specialized in maternal and child health. She went on to complete a fellowship in high-risk surgical obstetrics.
Dr. O’Heron practiced OB/GYN and pediatrics while teaching at McMaster University until the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston recruited her to teach primary care obstetrics. While in Texas, she worked in an underserved area and specialized in evaluating cases of child abuse. Then, she moved to Peachtree City, Georgia to teach full time at Emory University.
In 1999, Dr. O’Heron opened Lifeboat Medical Associates, where she proudly continues to serve her community as a skilled OB/GYN and pediatrician. She still maintains an affiliation with Emory University, Mercer University, and Medical College of Georgia, where she teaches aspiring medical professionals. Dr. O’Heron also continues to work with social services, child placement agencies, and children with autism or developmental issues.
Dr. O’Heron is an expert in the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and BRCA genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer.
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.
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.
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.
As of July 1, 2023, Dr. William Cook decided to focus his practice on gynecology and gynecologic surgery only. As a result, WSF expanded, adding a satellite office at 403 Westpark Court in Peachtree City. The new location provides a more convenient and efficient way for Dr Cook to continue his gynecology only practice. He still performs all his surgeries at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
Dr. Cook has remained at the cutting edge of gynecologic care. He was an early adopter of minimally invasive surgery. Most of his surgeries are done through a single belly button incision and his patients go home the same day. Dr. Cook also has extensive experience with pelvic prolapse repair surgery and urogynecology surgery such as bladder slings for urinary leakage.
Not every problem needs or even has a surgical solution. There are many medical options, both prescriptive and holistic, that are very useful in women’s health. Dr. Cook want to make sure that his patients are aware of all their options. He has extensive experience in dealing with birthcontrol options, menopause problems, pelvic pain, fibroid management, heavy, painful menses, dysparunea and mood disorders.
Dr. Cook has been a volunteer physician at Grant Park Family Clinic in Atlanta where he has provided prenatal and gynecologic care for impoverished women in the metro area since 1992. He is also a preceptor for the Physician Assistant program at Mercer University, giving students one on one proctoring for their rotation in Women’s Health.
In 1989, after completing medical school at the University of Michigan and residency in Ob/Gyn at the University of Chicago, he joined the staff at Piedmont Hospital. He has held many leadership roles within the Piedmont system, including being the first elected President of the Medical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the hospital from 2003-2006 when the hospital decided to offer maternity services. He founded his group, the Women’s Specialists of Fayette in order to provide the highest level of obstetrical care for the citizens of Fayette County and southern Metro Atlanta. After delivering over 5000 babies, he is happy to get sleep every night.
Dr. Cook and his wife, Pat, have been married since 1985. They have lived in Peachtree City since 1995. They have 3 grown children and two grandchildren.
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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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.
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! ”
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.
Anne Beesley, MD, is an OB/GYN in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in August 2019.
Dr. Beesley was raised in Peachtree City, Georgia. After graduating magna cum laude from Mercer University Macon, Georgia, she earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Beesley completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Greenville Health System, affiliated with the University of South Carolina, where she served as chief administrative resident.
During her residency, Dr. Beesley was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society. She also received recognition from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, as well as the Golden Apple Teaching Award, the John V. Dacus Award for Excellence in Obstetrics, and departmental honors for her resident research.
Dr. Beesley is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
Dr. Beesley lives in Buckhead with her husband, 2 sons, and dog. She enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.
Denise Umpierrez-Morley, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN who joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in 2019. She is dedicated to providing women’s health care services to patients in Atlanta, Georgia.
After completing her residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York and an advanced pelvic surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Umpierrez-Morley joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates.
At the practice, Dr. Umpierrez-Morley provides a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services. She has a special interest in pelvic surgery, abnormal uterine bleeding, adolescent and sexual health, and contraception management. To better accommodate the diverse communities in the Atlanta-area, Dr. Umpierrez-Morley is also fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Umpierrez-Morley currently lives in Midtown with her husband, daughter, and their pet beagle. In addition to spending time with her family, she likes exercising, yoga, traveling, photography, and cooking.
She is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates.
Lauren M. Little, MD, FACOG is an OB/GYN in Atlanta, Georgia. She is proud to serve patients at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates.
Dr. Little was born and raised near Boulder, Colorado. She completed her undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in anthropology and biomedical sciences.
After receiving her medical degree at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Memorial Health University Medical Center, affiliated with Mercer University, in Savannah, Georgia. During her residency, she served as the Administrative Chief Resident for the hospital and received recognition from the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine for her work in obstetrics.
During her training, Dr. Little became involved in Junior Fellow leadership for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, holding the title of Georgia Section Vice-Chair. She has been involved in lobbying for maternal health at the state and national levels. She has authored publications on topics involving enhanced recovery at the time of cesarean sections and placental pathology related to preeclampsia.
Dr. Little has a broad interest in general OB/GYN and is especially passionate about fostering long-term relationships with her patients.
She resides in Buckhead with her fiancé and English cocker spaniel puppy. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, cycling, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.
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