Alexis Simon, MD

Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Lewis Lipscomb, MD, was honored as the most outstanding student in obstetrics and gynecology upon his graduation from medical school. Dr. Lipscomb serves as medical director of minimally invasive surgery at the Novant Health Maya Angelou Center for Women's Health and Wellness. Dr. Lipscomb studied under Thomas Hilgers, MD, at the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction, where he decided to focus on providing a pro-life, non-contraceptive approach to women's health. Dr. Lipscomb and his wife, Leslie, have three children. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, tackling home improvement projects and following Vanderbilt sports.

As a certified nurse-midwife, Stefanie Bates helps patients before, during and after pregnancy and labor. Stefanie completes annual gynecologic exams, prenatal care, postpartum care and menopause counseling. She encourages natural family planning methods to both achieve and avoid pregnancy. She also supports patients desiring natural, unmedicated childbirth. Stefanie takes time to understand her patient's concerns, pregnancy and family planning desires. She works to explain both natural interventions, as well as when medical or surgical interventions could become necessary during a pregnancy or delivery. Outside of work, Stefanie enjoys spending time with her husband, Shayne, and the couple's two sons.