Tifton Moms

If you’re a mom (or soon-to-be mom), finding the right OB/GYN is a very important aspect of taking care of your health and well-being at every stage of your life. Whether you’re pregnant, wanting a routine checkup, experiencing gynecological issues, or need help with menopause symptoms, having a provider who cares about you and wants to help you through it makes a huge difference. In this article, we’ll go over the OB/GYNs here in Tifton as well as some tips on choosing the right one for you.

Southwell Physicians for Women

Location: 1493 Kennedy Road

Phone: 229-391-4130

Website: https://mysouthwell.com/womens-services/

Southwell Physicians for Women (formerly Affinity Physicians for Women) is an OB/GYN clinic associated with Tift Regional Medical Center and the Southwell health system. They can provide gynecologic care, pre-conception counseling, maternity care, gynecological surgery, menopause management, and more. If you are seeing them for maternity care, you will see one or more of their outpatient providers for care during your pregnancy, and the inpatient provider on staff when you’re in the hospital. They do have one provider (Ana Hernandez) who speaks Spanish, as well as a few staff members who speak Spanish as well.

Outpatient Providers: 

• Shannon Price, MD
• Kristin Yates Coleman, DO
• Ana Hernandez, MD
• Hannah Vickers, NP-C
• Marcy Tankersley, WHNP
• Marlee Morris, FNP-C
• Brooke Robbins, FNP
• Mendi Stone, FNP-C

Inpatient Providers:

• Kristin Yates Coleman, DO
• Roslyn Banks-Jackson, MD
• Robin Dillard, MD
• Dwight Hooper, MD
• Ana Hernandez, MD
• Alison Fitzgerald, CNM
• Laura Callaway, CNM
• Cynthia Foster, CNM
• Amber Guyton, CNM
• Hillary Midler, CNM
• Shakyra Robinson-Prince, CNM

Tifton Woman’s Center

Location: 1806 Lee Avenue

Phone: 229-386-1528

Website: http://twctifton.com/

Tifton Woman’s Center is another OB/GYN office located in Tifton that provides both gynecologic care and prenatal/OB care. They can do routine testing like Pap smears, breast exams, labs, address gynecological problems, perform gynecologic surgery, and prenatal/OB care. If you are an OB patient needing a C-Section, one of their providers will perform the procedure, but for a spontaneous vaginal delivery, it will depend on the on-call schedule at Tift Regional Medical Center. They have an onsite mammogram suite and a certified lactation consultant on site as well.

Providers:

• Bridgett Asbury, MD
• Sandra G. Brickman, MD
• Michelle Pierce, FNP-C
• Dina Herren, NP-C
• Maria Wood, FNP-C

The Howard Center

The Howard Center in Tifton offers a variety of women’s services including gynecology, hysterectomy, well woman exam, urinary incontinence treatment, birth control, hormone replacement therapy, treatment for common gynecologic problems, and gynecologic surgery. They do not offer OB care at this time.  However, they do have a surgery center on site for gynecologic surgeries and procedures, rather than performing them at the hospital. They can also do mammograms on site instead of referring you to the hospital for imaging.

Providers:

• Drew Howard, MD
• Kaylar Howard, MD
• Donald Menya, DO
• Bonnie Simpson, WHNP
• Frances Early, WHNP-BC
• Chasity Fraley, FNP-BC
• Erika James, DNP, FNP-C
• Rachelle Milhollin, FNP
• Deidra Printup, FNP-C
• Rose Smith, WHNP
• Courtney Taibi, FNP-C
• Mandy Tomberlin, FNP-C

What to Look for in an OB/GYN

Choosing an OB/GYN is an important and personal decision. Whether you’re trying to conceive, preparing for delivery, or just need routine care, you want a provider who respects your values and makes you feel heard and supported.

Here are some things to consider when choosing the right OB/GYN for you:

• Comfort & Communication: Do you feel at ease asking questions? Does the provider listen and explain things clearly?
• Hospital Affiliation: Make sure they deliver or practice at your preferred hospital, like Tift Regional Medical Center.
• Philosophy of Care: Are they supportive of your birth plan, pain management preferences, or natural approaches if that’s important to you?
• Office Environment: Is the staff welcoming and responsive? How easy is it to schedule appointments or get answers between visits?
• Insurance & Costs: Double-check that they’re in-network with your insurance and transparent about billing.
• Local Recommendations: Ask other moms in the Tifton area who they’ve loved (or not). Word of mouth goes a long way!

If you are looking for an OB/GYN for prenatal care and delivery, there are a few other things you might want to consider. Check out this article for more information.

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