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Faculty

Primary Faculty

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  • General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
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  • Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
  • Women’s Behavioral Health
Nirvana Manning, M.D.
Nirvana A. Manning, M.D.
Department Chair, Associate Professor and Women’s Health Service Line Clinical Director
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Alexander F. Burnett, M.D.
Alexander F. Burnett, M.D.
Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Full Bio
Jessica Coker, M.D.
Jessica Coker, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Women’s Behavioral Health
Full Bio
Nafisa K. Dajani, M.D.
Nafisa K. Dajani, M.D.
Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Full Bio
Joel Dickens, M.D.
Joel Dickens, M.D.
Associate Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
William Greenfield, M.D.
William W. “Sam” Greenfield, M.D.
Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Shona Ray-Griffith
Shona Ray-Griffith, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Women’s Behavioral Health
Full Bio
Melissa Helmich
Melissa Helmich, M.D.
Assistant Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Laura Hollenbach
Laura L. Hollenbach, M.D.
Associate Professor and Division Director and Student Clerkship Director
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Full Bio
Everett “Pat” F. Magann, M.D.
Everett “Pat” F. Magann, M.D.
Professor, Division Director and Fellowship Program Director
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Full Bio
Renee McGraw, M.D.
Renee McGraw, M.D.
Associate Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Amy M. Phillips, M.D.
Amy M. Phillips, M.D.
Associate Professor and Residency Program Director
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Mary L. “Luann” Racher, M.D.
Mary L. “Luann” Racher, M.D.
Associate Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D.
Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D.
Professor
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Full Bio
Maria Ruiz, D.O.
Maria Ruiz, D.O.
Assistant Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Adam Sandlin, M.D.
Adam T. Sandlin, M.D.
Associate Professor
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Full Bio
John Savage, M.D.
John Savage, M.D.
Associate Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Full Bio
Dora Mah Smith, M.D.
Dora Mah Smith, M.D.
Associate Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Michael V.C. Smith, M.D.
Michael V.C. Smith, M.D.
Associate Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Kathryn C. Stambough
Kathryn C. Stambough, M.D.
Assistant Professor and Residency Program Assistant Director
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Full Bio
Lindsey Sward, M.D.
Lindsey B. Sward, M.D.
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Clinical Education
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Chad Taylor, M.D.
Chad B. Taylor, M.D.
Assistant Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Alexis White, M.D.
Alexis White, M.D.
Assistant Professor
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Full Bio
Heather R. Williams, M.D.
Heather R. Williams, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Gynecologic Oncology
Full Bio

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: Certified Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse-Midwives

The advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Ob-Gyn) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are a vital part of the medical team, helping to care for outpatients and inpatients in the fields of routine obstetrics and gynecology, as well as sub-specialties like maternal-fetal medicine, complex gynecology, and gynecologic oncology.

The 18 Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNPs) work closely with faculty physicians, resident physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to deliver the superior healthcare for which UAMS is renowned. These nurses help fill unique niches in healthcare for pregnant and gynecology women across the state via telemedicine and other sub-specialties like care of pregnant adolescents, pregnant diabetic patients, pregnant obese patients, pregnant women whose babies have birth defects, incarcerated pregnant women, and many others.

Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) earn graduate degrees with education and training in nursing and midwifery, and are nationally certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.

The UAMS Nurse-Midwives in the Ob-Gyn department are primary health care providers to women and are able to perform physical exams, order laboratory tests and ultrasounds, diagnose and treat common problems, provide prenatal care, women’s health care, labor and birth care, as well as health education and counseling. Our Nurse-Midwives attend labor and birth for the patients in the hospital setting, working in collaboration with physicians trained in Obstetrics.

Along with many other healthcare workers in the department, CNPs and CNMs also provide education for other healthcare providers across the state, to our own UAMS team, and patients statewide.

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