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Jayasri Bukkapatnam, MD, is an OB/GYN serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in April 2015.
Dr. Bukkapatnam is a graduate of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology. After receiving her medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies (WPHfWB). She was named Assistant Director of Medical Education OBGYN at WPHfWB in 2010, where she was responsible for staffing inpatient labor and delivery, gynecology and triage, as well as the outpatient gynecology clinic. While there, Dr. Bukkapatnam also taught and managed residents and medical students.
She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Bukkapatnam is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
In her spare time, Dr. Bukkapatnam enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors as well as catching up on the latest cooking blogs.
Jacqui Fisch, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN serving patients in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been with the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates since 1998.
Dr. Fisch obtained her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Cape Town Medical School in South Africa. She then completed an internship in general and trauma surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as internal medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in South Africa. Afterward, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and her fellowship in pelvic imaging.
She is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. In addition to her OB/GYN career, Dr. Fisch is trained and works in non-invasive aesthetics.
Dr. Fisch an avid outdoorswoman and loves hiking, horse riding, wakeboarding, and traveling the world with her family. She founded a non-profit organization in Tanzania that promotes and supports education. She lives in Buckhead with her two children and two furry children.
Peter J. Barratt, MD, FACOG, is an OB/GYN serving patients in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. He joined the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates in July 2005. Dr. Barratt has been in practice in Atlanta since 1986. He earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio and completed his internship and residency and obstetrics and gynecology at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.
Prior to joining the team at Atlanta Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, he served as President of Prime Time Obstetrics and Gynecology for 16 years. Dr. Barratt has served on the boards of West Paces Medical Center, the Medical Association of Atlanta, the Trinity Early Learning Center, and the Agape Youth and Family Center. He currently serves on the Leadership Council of Piedmont Hospital, chairs the Physician Performance Evaluation Committee, and is vice-chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
He is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
Dr. Barratt is married with one daughter. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, exercising, and watching baseball.
Nathan Mordel, MD, is a board-certified gynecological surgeon at Atlanta Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He specializes in advanced robotic, laparoscopic, vaginal pelvic surgery, including for fibroids, endometriosis, heavy and/or painful menstrual periods, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence.
Dr. Mordel received his medical training at Hadassah Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel, graduating with a degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology. After coming to the United States, he completed a residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics and a fellowship in advanced pelvic surgery at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Dr. Mordel has been practicing in Tifton, Georgia, since July of 1998. In 2002, he came back to Atlanta, started AMIGS, and joined the Piedmont Hospital staff. In August 2011 and December 2015 he added Northside Hospital Duluth and Northside Hospital Atlanta, respectively, to his practice sites. He is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and he is a clinical assistant professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University Medical School and Medical College of Georgia. He is an active fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
Dr. Mordel has performed thousands of robotic and laparoscopic cases - over 2,500 hysterectomies and myomectomies for uteri up to 3,000 grams (7 pounds). He has performed over 500 sacrocolpopexies and over 500 excisions of endometriosis. His conversion rate is less than 0.2%. Certain complex cases require multispecialty participation - Dr.Mordel collaborates with robotically trained colorectal, urological and transplant surgeons.
Dr. Mordel is married with two sons. He is fluent in English, Hebrew, Lithuanian, and Russian. His personal interests include wildlife, geography, history, and spending time with family.
Practice
Atlanta Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center
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.
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! ”
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Ellen is such a sweet woman she was very kind and very knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable with her as well as my husband. We are so excited to be in the care of the staff at PWH!”
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. Dr. Dunson-Allen currently serves as chief of the Woman’s Health Service live for Wellstar North Fulton Hospital. 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.
“Dr. Dunson Allen was very comforting and explained her findings and recommendations very clearly. I left my appointment feeling reassured and relaxed”
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.
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.
Kalie Vinson, MD, FACOG, is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Vinson sees patients for in-office women’s wellness exams, contraceptive planning, prenatal care, menopausal consultations, and the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis.
Dr. Vinson was raised in Milton, Georgia. After high school, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to earn her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University, where she majored in neuroscience. She returned to Georgia to earn her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed her OB/GYN residency training at Emory University in Atlanta. She started practicing gynecology in the same hospital where she was born, Northside Hospital in Georgia.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Vinson enjoys spending free time with her husband, Joseph, who is a psychiatrist in Atlanta, and her two kids. They love to take road trips and visit family in the North Georgia mountains.
Nicole Blackburn MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. A long-time resident of the Orlando, Florida area, Dr. Blackburn earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She moved to Atlanta to complete her OB/GYN residency training at Emory University. After residency, she joined the physicians at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Blackburn welcomes all types of obstetric and gynecologic patients. She particularly loves building long term doctor-patient relationships, from assisting with their contraceptive needs, to delivering their babies, to guiding them through menopause.
Dr. Blackburn has three little boys and two dogs. She enjoys cooking, watching college football, and spending time with her family.
Education &Training:
Medical Education, University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emory
Distinctions & Affiliations:
Board Certified, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kel Harper, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over three decades of experience, practicing at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. Many of Dr. Harper’s patients start seeing him during their teen years and continue throughout the many stages of women’s health needs.
A lifelong resident of Georgia, Dr. Harper earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia in Athens before earning his medical degree at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He then fulfilled his OB/GYN residency at the Greenville Hospital System (now called Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital) in Greenville, South Carolina, before returning home to join the experienced physicians at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dedicated to keeping up with advancements in obstetrics and gynecology best practices, Dr. Harper is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When he’s not at work, Dr. Harper enjoys sports, especially football, and spending time with his three children.
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