Jean Paul Gray, MD
Undergraduate Degree: Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA
Medical School Attended: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
Residency: University of TN, Memphis
General Board Certification Date: 1992
Fertility Care Medical Consultant Certified: 2009
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Certification: 2015
Areas of Special Interest: Women’s Urological/Gynecological Issues, Interstim, Laparoscopy, Creighton Model FertilityCare System , Natural Procreative Technology, Tubal anastomosis.
Originally from Thibodaux, Louisiana, Dr. Gray moved to Jackson, TN and joined the Woman’s Clinic in 1994. His gynecological practice includes treating patients who have urinary incontinence, pelvic prolapse, pelvic pain, need menopause management or a woman’s wellness exam. His desire is to offer all of his patients the options of surgical and non-surgical choices. Non-surgical choices in treatment of pelvic pain and urinary incontinence include pelvic floor rehabilitation, medical therapy and pessary placement, and diet modification. He also offers surgical management of urinary incontinence, pelvic prolapse, laparoscopic surgery, endometriosis surgery with excision, hysteroscopic surgery, and outpatient endometrial ablation for the treatment of heavy periods.
In 2008 Dr. Gray began a natural family planning practice in a contraceptive-free environment. His practice methodology focuses on offering alternatives to traditional methods of birth control and he wants to ensure that women are given their options in a pressure free environment. Dr. Gray now manages gynecological problems such as heavy periods, frequent periods, and pelvic pain without the use of birth control pills. Dr. Gray helps women to achieve or not achieve pregnancy by using the natural family planning practice. Dr. Gray is no longer performing tubal ligations with his patients. For patients that are having difficulty achieving pregnancy, Dr. Gray is able to manage their care with alternatives other than In Vitro Fertilization. You can find more information about Natural Family Planning at WC_NFP.com
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his seven children, fishing, and cheering on the LSU Tigers.
Dr. Brad Adkins – Physician, Board Certified
Undergraduate Degree: B.A., University of Mississippi, Cum Laude
Medical School Attended: University of Tennessee, Memphis
Residency: University of Texas @ San Antonio
Board Certification Date: 1998
Areas of Special Interest: Laparoscopic surgery, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair & Family Planning
Joining the Woman’s Clinic in 1996, Brad Adkins returned to his home state of Tennessee after completing four years of residency at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to his training in San Antonio, Dr. Adkins received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mississippi and obtained his M.D. at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Professional interests include general and high risk Obstetrics and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery such as the total laparoscopic hysterectomy. He also offers Hysteroscopic sterilization and endometrial ablation NOVASURE, which can be performed in the comfort of the office setting.
Native Mississippians, Brad and his wife Carol enjoy spending time in Oxford, MS and are avid supporters of the Ole Miss Rebels. They are proud parents of four children and share their home with three dogs; Bertie, a golden retriever and two yorkies, Shadow and Sissy. When not in the office, Brad enjoys spending time with his family, training for Triathlons, and is an active member of Fellowship Bible Church where he and his wife volunteer in the Marriage Mentor program.
“As a provider, I enjoy building personal relationships with my patients and their families. Through education and discussion, my desire is for women to be active participants in their health care decisions, not just patients.”
Philippians 4:13
Dr. Ryan Roy – Physician, Board Certified
Undergraduate Degree: University of Tennessee at Martin, BS
Medical School Attended: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board Certification Date: 2008
Areas of Special Interest: Infertility, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, High-Risk Obstetrics
Dr. Ryan A. Roy joined the Woman’s Clinic in 2006 after completing his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. As a resident, Dr. Roy was honored with the Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Award, and did research on smoking cessation during pregnancy. As an undergraduate at the University of Tennessee at Martin, Dr. Roy’s honors and awards include being named a University Scholar, Phi Kappa Phi, Summa Cum Laude, and Student Ambassador. In keeping with the Woman’s Clinic mission of offering cutting edge personal care to their patients, Dr Roy was the first doctor in West Tennessee to perform a “Gentle” or “Patient Centered” C-Section. He and his wife Molly enjoy traveling, Ole Miss Football, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Natasha Gupta – OB/GYN, Board Certified
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India, 2007
Preliminary General Surgery: Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI, 2008-2010
Galloway Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, April 2012
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL, 2010-2014
ABOG Certification Date: 2016
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists): University of Tennessee College of Medicine/Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga, TN, 2016-2018
Areas of Special Interest: Laparoscopic or Robotic excision of Endometriosis, Chronic pelvic pain, Interestital Cystitis, Interstim, Pelvic floor reconstruction, Robotic Tubal Reanastomosis.
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Dr. Gupta moved to US in 2008 after completing her medical school from India. She completed a vigorous training in US including 2 years of preliminary general surgery, ObGyn residency and 2 years of fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologc Surgery under the mentorship of Dr. C.Y. Liu and Dr. Robert S. Furr. She is trained to perform complex pelvic surgeries for deeply infiltrating fibrotic endometriosis, pelvic floor reconstruction, abnormal uterine bleeding and chronic pelvic pain via laparoscopic or robotic approach. In addition to standard laparoscopy and robotic approach, she also offers single-site robotic surgery approach to suitable patients.
Other than problems related to pregnancy and reproductive organs, Dr. Gupta also manages various aspects of women’s health including obesity, interstitial cystitis and hormone replacement. She has performed extensive clinical and basic science research encompassing various aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, with publications in several peer-reviewed journals. She also serves on editorial board of many ObGyn journals. Her husband Dr. Nirbhay Parashar is a Pediatric Cardiologist at the LeBonheur outpatient cardiology clinic. Dr. Gupta likes to spend time with her husband and daughter Navya. She is also a voracious reader, enjoys running, painting and travelling.
Christopher Rickman, MD
Undergraduate Degree: Union University
Medical School Attended: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Residency: New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Board Certification Date: 2014
Areas of Special Interest: High Risk Obstetrics, Laparoscopic Surgery, Women’s Health and Family Planning
Dr. Chris Rickman joined the Woman’s Clinic in 2021. Dr. Rickman is from Jackson and returned here in 2011 after completing his residency in North Carolina. He worked for 10 years at West TN OBGYN specializing in high-risk obstetrics and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Rickman enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and three children.
LaCinda Butler – WHNP
Undergraduate Degree: University of TN at Martin, BS Nursing
Medical School Attended: Vanderbilt University – MS Nursing
Graduation Date: 2001
Areas of Special Interest: Women’s Health
LaCinda graduated from UTM in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt in 2001. She is certified in Critical Care Obstetrics, Why Weight Consultant, Childbirth Education by the Council of Childbirth Education Specialists, and Neonatal Advanced Life Support. Her practice interests include teen care and menopausal issues women face, along with assisting patients with their Why Weight plan. LaCinda & her husband, Chad are originally from the West Tenn. area and now reside in Humboldt. They are proud parents of two daughters Lacie and Brylie. LaCinda’s hobbies include reading, swimming, gardening and playing outdoors with her daughters.
Betsy Swindell – FNP
Graduate Degree: Union University – Associate of Science in Nursing, University of Tennessee at Memphis – Bachelor & Master of Science in Nursing
Year Graduated: 1997
Areas of Special Interest: Why Weight Consultant and Family Nurse Practitioner
Betsy graduated from Union University in 1986 with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree. She then completed the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in 1996 and the Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of Tennessee at Memphis Health Science Center in 1997. Betsy is certified as a Why Weight Consultant and Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received certification as a maternal-newborn nurse in 1995 from the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetrics, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties. Betsy is married to Terry Swindell and they have one daughter, Claire. Betsy is available to see new obstetrics and gynecologic patients.
Sandy Fronabarger, FNP-BC
Undergrad: Union University, BS Nursing
Graduate: Murray State University, MS Nursing
Graduation Date: 2001
Areas of Special Interest: Contraceptive & hormone management, obstetrics & Aesthetics
Sandy is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The majority of her career as a nurse practitioner has been spent caring for the women of West Tennessee.
Her interests include obstetrical care as well as contraceptive and hormone management. Sandy is also trained in Botox and Dermal Filler procedures. She and her husband, Brent, grew up in West Tennessee, and they now reside in Jackson. They have two sons who keep them busy with any and all sports!
Keith A. Micetich, MD
Dr. Micetich received his medical training from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His internship was at Charles Camsell General Hospital in Edmonton and his residency was at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Micetich practiced for seven years at H.R. Uretsky and Associates in Edmonton before moving to Jackson and opening Jackson Regional Women’s Center in 1995.
Clinical Specialty:
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General Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Gynecological Surgery
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Urogynecology/Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery
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Infertility Counseling and Treatment
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Menopausal Counseling and Treatment
Residency:
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University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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H.R. Uretsky and Associates, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Internship:
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Charles Camsell General Hospital Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Medical Degree:
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University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine ,Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Fellowships:
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Royal Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons
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American College of Obstetrics and Gynecole
Memberships:
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American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Tennessee Medical Association
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American Medical Association
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Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Canada
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Canadian Medical Association
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Alberta Medical Association
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Pacific Northwest Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
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Edmonton Society of Obstetricians & Gynecology (Secretary, 1988-1993)
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American Society of Microbiology
Current Professional Appointments
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Department Head/Medical Director: Obstetrics & Gynecology/Pediatrics, Tennova Healthcare-Regional Jackson, 1995-Present
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Medical Executive Committee, Tennova Healthcare-Regional Jackson, 1996-Present
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Board of Trustees, Tennova Healthcare-Regional Jackson, 2000-Present
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Member, Bylaws Committee (Chairman 2004-2007), Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, 2013-Present
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Member, Physician Advisory Committee, Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Tennesse, 2010-Present
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Medical Executive Committee, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, 2004-2007, 2011-Present
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Member, CEO Search Committee, Tennova Healthcare-Regional Jackson, 2017-Present
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President/Managing Partner, Jackson Regional Women’s Center, 1995-Present
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President, West Tennessee Physicians’ Alliance, 2016-Present
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Member, Physicians Leadership Group, Tennova Healthcare-Regional Jackson, 2010
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Tennessee Healthcare Innovation Initiative Technical Advisory Group (TAG), Episodes of Care for Gynecological Surgery, August 2017
Past Positions:
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Member, National Physician Advisory Board, Community Health Systems (CHS Hospitals), 2006-2008
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Chief of Staff, Tennova Healthcare-Regional Jackson, 2005-2006
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Member, CEO Search Committee, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, 2016-2017
Clinical Appointments:
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Active Medical Staff Privileges, Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tennova Healthcare-Regional Jackson, May 1995-Present
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Active Medical Staff Privileges, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, May 2000-Present
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Associate Professor – Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Tennessee, Family Practice Program, Jackson, 2004-2010
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Active Medical Staff Privileges, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Caritas Health Group [Previously General Hospital (Grey Nuns) of Edmonton], Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1990- 1995
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Associate Medical Staff Privileges, Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Hospital (Grey Nuns) of Edmonton, 1988- 1990
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High-Risk Obstetrics Privileges University of Alberta Hospitals, Edmonton, 1988-1995
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Associate Professor – Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, 1988-1995
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Consulting Privileges, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Leduc General Hospital, Leduc, Alberta, Canada, 1988-1995
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Associate Professor – Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Alberta, Edmonton 1991-1995
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Clinical Lecturer – Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, 1998-1991
Lane Williams, MD
Dr. Williams is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Williams is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
He and his family moved to Jackson from Sycamore, Illinois, where he had practiced for five years. Before that, he practiced obstetrics and gynecology for six years in Clinton, Iowa.
Clinical Specialty:
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General Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Gynecological Surgery
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Urogynecology/Surgery
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Laparoscopic Surgery
Residency:
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Brookdale Hospital – Brooklyn, New York
Internship:
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Brookdale Hospital – Brooklyn, New York
Medical Degree:
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University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago
Qualifications:
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American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Affiliations:
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Tennessee Medical Association
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American College of Obstetricics and Gynecology
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The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Associations:
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American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Fellow
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American Medical Association
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National Medical Association
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Rotary Club International
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Tennessee Medical Association
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West Tennessee Physicians’ Alliance
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American Society For Colposcopy And Cervical Pathology
Jessica Reese, DNP, WHNP-BC
Jessica is a women’s health care nurse practitioner with a doctorate and master’s degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee at Martin and an associate degree in nursing from Freed-Hardeman University. She has clinical experience in women’s health, pediatrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, and gynecological surgery care.
Tayler Johnston, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC
Undergraduate Degree: Cumberland University- Bachelors Nursing
Graduate School Attended: Frontier Nursing University- Masters in Nursing- Nurse-midwifery, Post-Masters Certificate- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Doctorate in Nursing Practice
Graduation Date: 2017
Areas of Special Interest: Low risk pregnancy, Infertility, Recurrent pregnancy loss, Perinatal Mental Health
Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), Certified Nurse-midwife, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Jackson native- moved back in 2019 after living/working in Haiti for two years doing mission work.
Married to Dave since 2012 and have 1 child, Aspen.
Practices Health at Every Size® (HAES) principles.
LGBTQI+ ally
Has completed Perinatal Bereavement Certification through AWHONN
Has completed Perinatal Mental Health training and advanced Psychopharmacology training through PSI
Working on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Certification through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Christin Gray, FNP
Christin is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Masters Degree in Nursing from The University of Memphis. Christin also has a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Union University and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee at Martin. Christin has worked most of her career in emergency medicine as well as some time in dermatology. Christin was also a sexual assault nurse examiner in the emergency department for 3 years. Christin will be providing care as a primary care nurse practitioner as well as women’s health and cosmetics.
Christin is originally from Martin, TN and is married to Chris. Together they have two children, Perry Wren and Porter. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, Tennessee football and volunteering with the American Cancer Society.
Kyla O’Brien, MSN, CNM
Undergraduate Degree: BSN, Union University, 2011
Graduate Degree: MSN, Vanderbilt University, 2019
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board—2020
Area of Special Interest: Low Risk Obstetrical Care, Labor and Delivery
Kyla is a Certified Nurse-Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board. She cares for patients in the clinic and delivers at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She is married to Kyle O’Brien and they have 2 boys who keep them busy! She enjoys reading, crocheting and swimming in her spare time.
Dr. Whitney Scott
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