Southaven Obstetrics

Dr. Alok Kumar graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1995.  He earned his M.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and continued his internship and residency training in Memphis at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Dr. Daniel Lee completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi.  He then went on to complete his medical degree, internship, and residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where he served as chief resident in his final year.  Dr. Lee is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, remains a fellow in good standing with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is a professional member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the Memphis OB/GYN Society.  He also serves as clinical faculty at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as a teacher to the next generation of physicians.

Dr. J. Elizabeth McAdory attended Vanderbilt University in Tennessee followed by medical school at the University of Mississippi. After completing her medical degree, Dr. McAdory served her internship and residency training at Greenville Hospital System, University Medical Center in South Carolina.

A board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. McAdory is a clinical instructor in the OB/GYN department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She is a member of multiple professional societies, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, and the Memphis OB/GYN Society.

Fazal M. Manejwala, MD is known for taking the time to care his patients. Dr. Manejwala has been delivering babies since 1994 and has been a valued partner with MOGA since 1999.

Born in India and raised in Maryland, Dr. Manejwala attended University of Maryland. Prior to Medicine, Dr. Manejwala was a research scientist having earned his PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He then went on to earn his MD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Manejwala came to the Memphis area to finish his training and completing his Residency at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine.

Elaine A. Thompson, MD helps countless women and families throughout the North Mississippi and greater Memphis area. Dr. Thompson joined Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association in 2006.

Dr. Thompson completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She then continued on at the University of Alabama for graduate school, completing both her medical degree and her residency training.

Dr. Kristen Duncan recently joined MOGA having moved to the Mid-South from New Mexico. She sees patients exclusively at our DeSoto location and treats women for gynecological conditions while also specializing in prenatal care, particularly gestational diabetes.

Dr. Kristen received her B.S. in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. She obtained her Masters of Science degree as a Women’s Health Practitioner from the University of South Alabama in Mobile.

She is certified by the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Specialties to practice as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Kristen is also a member of ACOG, The Greater Memphis Area Advanced Practice Nurses, and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health.

Mrs. Jennifer Dewey has been a nurse practitioner for over 15 years and serving patients at the Memphis, Germantown, and Bartlett, Tennessee, and Southaven, Mississippi offices of Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association (MOGA) since 2014. Her patients benefit from her many years of experience in obstetrics and gynecologic nursing including services like well-woman exams, Pap smears, mammograms, birth control counseling, pregnancy care, and menopause management.

Mrs. Dewey is committed to providing the highest levels of patient care to women of all ages. No matter what your need or health concern, Mrs. Dewey delivers compassionate, effective care to help you improve your health and well-being.

 

What is a Southaven obstetrician?

An Obstetrician is a physician who specializes in women’s reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. While doctors in other disciplines can deliver babies, many women choose a doctor who narrows their practice to obstetrics and female care, the classic OB/GYN physician.

When it comes to your pregnancy, your Southaven obstetrician typically becomes the primary physician managing your care. After receiving a medical degree, an obstetrician completes a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology to refine their knowledge and experience in ways that benefit your treatment. Obstetrics care may stretch from the period before fertilization up to the point where a pediatrician takes over care of your child.

What your Obstetrician Does

If you consult with your Memphis obstetrician before you become pregnant, you may receive advice about your pre-pregnancy health as well as things you can do to get your body ready for the experience of pregnancy and childbirth. This may include advice on nutrition, exercise, and strategies for remaining healthy throughout your nine months.

Once you’re pregnant, health monitoring for both you and your child becomes crucial. As well as coping with the common physical symptoms of pregnancy, such as morning sickness, back pain, and heartburn, there are more serious conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure that can develop. Your fetus may require genetic testing, ultrasounds, and other monitoring to ensure safe delivery.

Though fortunately rare, some pregnancies are classed as high-risk, where factors combine to create a statistically elevated chance of problems. These can include a mother with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid disease or other disorders. Your Southaven obstetrician can watch for complications arising from high-risk factors throughout your pregnancy.

As well as providing care throughout your pregnancy, obstetricians also deliver your baby and address your post-delivery needs. Your Southaven doctors are also skilled at dealing with preterm deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries, vaginal births after a previous cesarean, and complicated cesarean deliveries. Throughout your pregnancy, you and your MOGA physician will discuss the needs and wishes that your baby’s delivery requires

Trust the best time of your life to the best in Southaven Obstetrics

When you’re pregnant, you can expect many changes to the life growing inside you, as well as to your own body, over a short period. Your obstetrician at Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association, PC, with locations in Southaven specializes in the care of both you and your child. Call the office or request an appointment online.