Practice statement
Here at The Howard Center, women’s health is very important to us. In the late 90s, the Howard’s — Dr. Drew and Dr. Kaylar — were on a mission to create an all-new women’s health center tailored specifically to helping women. Both physicians firmly believed that they could not only take care of women’s needs, but make them feel special while they did so. With this idea in mind, The Howard Center came to be!
Today, our Howard Center offices offer comprehensive gynecology services for females from the age of adolescence to post-menopause. With twelve offices throughout Georgia, including Covington, Valdosta, Moultrie, Warner Robins, Albany/Leesburg, Douglas, Lawrenceville, Athens, Waycross, Decatur, Tifton, and McDonough, we make it easy for women to access high-quality diagnostics, treatments, and preventive care.
Our gynecology team has extensive experience in identifying and treating a variety of gynecological conditions, including heavy periods, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We also offer a variety of birth control options, such as the Liletta® intrauterine device (IUD), to prevent unintended pregnancy.
Preventive care services like well-woman annual exams with Pap smears are available to reduce risk factors for chronic diseases, including cancer. Our experienced providers also specialize in menopause management services and hormone replacement therapy to help women through the transition to their post-menopausal years.
Women can also receive treatment for urinary incontinence, including innovative procedures like tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) surgery.
The Howard Center’s surgery center features the latest technologies in minimally invasive surgery. Our team performs in-office procedures like NovaSure® endometrial ablation and operative laparoscopy surgery to treat gynecologic issues without causing unnecessary trauma to the body.
We are thrilled to introduce their latest addition – The Glammo Mammo Suite at the Howard Breast Imaging Center. Step into a world of luxury and care as you experience our state-of-the-art facility covered in bling and diamonds. The Howard Center is proud to provide an environment where our patients feel like royalty while having their mammograms performed! With The Glammo Mammo Suite being located at The Howard Center in Tifton, it gives our patients the convenience of having their annual exam and mammogram done on the same day, all under one roof! Because, at The Howard Center, we believe in making your healthcare experience as seamless and stress-free as possible!
If you’re looking for a highly experienced OB/GYN to help you manage your reproductive health, call The Howard Center office nearest you or request a consultation online today.
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner
OB-GYN
Registered Nurse
Specialist
88 Providers at 15 locations
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Ms. Rose Gayle-Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
221 Shirley Avenue
Douglas, GA 31533
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Ms. Tarah Wilson, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
3316 Greystone Way
Valdosta, GA 31602
Ms. Kala Hodges, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
409 Uvalda Street
Waycross, GA 31501
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Dr. Donald Menya, MD
OB-GYN
1948 Old Ocilla Road
Tifton, GA 31794
Reviews
Kara was very thorough and thoughtful. Professional with very good advise about my overall health and well-being.
Bonnie cares about her patient’s health and their lives.
Awesome experience as always!! Everyone from Ms. Dee at the front desk to Doc Brock is amazing and actually care about you as a person. I love the atmosphere and the people. It does make the reasons for visiting this office easier, at least for me!!
She was amazing and sweet ! She was really helpful
She was kind and thoroughly explained things to me. I appreciate when doctors and or NP providers aren't impersonal. She is definitely not.
Margaret was professional, polite, engaging and answered all of my questions honestly and did not make me feel as though the questions were ridiculous.
First time visit. Everyone was so nice and welcoming.
Kara herself was exceptional. She took the time to listen to my concerns and provided thoughtful, comprehensive answers to my questions. Her bedside manner was both professional and compassionate, making me feel comfortable and well-cared for throughout the visit. I appreciated her thorough approach and the way she explained my treatment options clearly and concisely. Overall, I highly recommend Kara to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and caring physician. The entire experience was positive, and I feel confident in the care I received. Feel free to adjust any
Awesome staff
Everyone there is genuinely nice. Sincerity goes a long way! Thank you!!
Excellent service
They made me feel so comfortable and were so personable and kind! I didn’t feel rushed and felt like they truly care about what they do!
Ms. Brock is so patience with her patients. She takes time and gets to know them. It’s a pleasure to have her as my NP.
Great bedside manners!
I have always received superb service.
Kala is absolutely amazing very caring an knowledgeable
Rose is wonderful as always . She has taken care of me since Dr. Lin left. The office staff is great and very friendly.
Best experience and best women's center I have ever been too. NP Margaret is very nice and helped me in a huge way with explaining my health concerns in order to fix the issues. I appreciate her time and over a great place. I felted welcomed and now understand that I am not along withy health concerns. Beautiful office and Ms. Dee at the front desk is very professional and super nice.
Shelby was very polite and professional. She made me feel at ease and listened to my concerns when I told her about an issue I had at another Dr office. I have only had positive experiences at the Howard Center, and it’s going on my second year as a patient there. I very highly recommend !!!!
Awesome and caring!
The nurses let you know what going too be taking place. And talk with you about any concerns you might be having. Or just scared too ask. So the nurse still give you a clear indication without you being ashamed. And I was told now they’re offering mammograms inside the office and that’s a bigger plus. Every visit was outstanding and they truly loves their patients.
I have never had a medical provider that I felt so comfortable with. She is knowledgeable, and she takes the time to answer ALL questions. I can’t speak highly enough of the entire Waycross office. Despite the fact that the office is over 50 miles away from my home, I would absolutely not go to anyone else, and Kala Hodges feels like a sister or a best friend. So extremely thankful that I found The Howard Center!!
Very warm atmosphere. Very friendly and gentle. She made me feel very comfortable
ALWAYS ALWAYS!!!! The best experience given the circumstances.
Ms. Brock NP-C was very nice. She was patient and listened to my concerns. She was very professional and caring.
Good
Very down to earth and informative.
Excellent doctor! She keeps me well informed about medical health and concerns I have about my body.
I always have a great experience when I see Hannah! She is very kind and knowledgeable. Always a very pleasant experience
I am always nervous before my appointment but as soon as I walk into the office I am put at ease. I drive from out of state to come here and will never go anywhere else.
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