“I enjoy helping others. As a physician, I have this opportunity daily. My passions are preventive healthcare, continuity of care (providing seamless OB/GYN care), and minimally-invasive surgery.”
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 1985
Medical Doctor, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 1993
OB/GYN Residency, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 1997
Board Certified, American Board of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1999
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Clinical Interests
Laparoscopic Surgery
Total Wellness (nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, etc.)
High-risk Obstetrics
Vulvar Pathology
Electronic medical record development and implementation
Volunteer for Physician Care Clinic at Dekalb Health Department
Minimally-invasive surgery
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society
Personal Highlights
Born and raised in Chattanooga, TN
Married with two children
Enjoys reading, running, cooking, community service, and mission work
The first woman aged 50 or older to cross the 2012 Peachtree Road Race finish line
Summited Mount Kilimanjaro July 28th, 2012 (19,341 feet)
