Obstetrics – Gynecology – Infertility
Mark Kellum, MD FACOG
Dr. Kellum was born in Tupelo, MS, having been delivered by Dr. Walter Bourland, one of the founding members of OBGYN Associates. He received his early education through the Tupelo Public Schools. He went to the University of Mississippi for his undergraduate degree and graduated in 1981. He attended the University of Mississippi Medical School in Jackson, MS and graduated in 1985. He then did his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology through the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC, completing his work there in 1989. Along the way he married his wife Joy, a native of Tupelo, MS. They moved back to their hometown in 1989 with their two daughters Tyler and Darby where Dr. Kellum began private practice with OBGYN Associates.
Dr. Kellum is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and works to maintain that certification on a yearly basis. He has served as president of the Northeast Mississippi Medical Society and chairman of the North Mississippi Medical Center Department of OBGYN. He enjoys practicing both Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Kellum’s family has now expanded to include Tyler’s husband Blake Jeter and Darby’s husband Will Kilpatrick. He is especially proud of his first grandchild Julia Jeter! Rounding out the family are Graham and Bella, two rescued Golden Retrievers. Dr. Kellum and his wife Joy, a nurse, enjoy working together on medical mission trips to Guatemala. If he’s not at work, on a sunny day you might find him riding his bicycle on the Tanglefoot Trail.
Ronny Young, MD, FACOG
Dr. Young is a native of Pontotoc, MS. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS in 1986. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, MS in 1991. While in medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. Dr. Young completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1996 and started his practice at OBGYN Associates in Tupelo, MS that year. He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Young has a busy obstetrics practice and is also able to assist with basic infertility problems. He is skilled in multiple gynecologic procedures including laparoscopic procedures and da Vinci minimally invasive robotic procedures.
Dr. Young met his wife, Tami, while at Mississippi College and they have four children, Kyle, Kara, Miles and Miller. Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family, serving with his local church and also enjoys outdoor activities
D. Eric Webb, MD FACOG
Born in Lakeland, Florida, Dr. Eric Webb graduated at Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He graduated medical school with clinical honors at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is also credentialed in Advanced Laparoscopy by the AAGL.
He is a published researcher and has been honored to receive the “Physician Recognition Award” by the American Medical Association and the “Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures” by the AAGL. He has served as Medical Director in Robotic Surgery for NMMC. In addition to an active obstetrics practice, he specializes in minimally invasive robotic procedures and pelvic floor reconstruction.
Dr. Webb is married and the father of four daughters including a set of twins. He attends Lawndale Presbyterian Church.
Rachel Ladner, MD FACOG
Dr. Rachel Ladner grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Auburn University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Garner attended medical school at The University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB) in Birmingham, Alabama, where she was elected to the Honor Council and served as Chair. She completed her residency in 2012 in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UAB and served as Administrative Chief Resident. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Garner is a passionate Braves baseball fan. She and her family are members of Saltillo First United Methodist Church.
Laura Marion, MD FACOG
Originally from Amory, Mississippi, Dr. Laura Marion received her medical degree from the University of MS Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She further completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.
During residency, she received several honors, including Most Outstanding Resident in Obstetrics in Gynecology, and was a finalist with her research entitled, “Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Cord Blood Sampling Using ACOG Guidelines.” While a resident, Dr. Marion was actively involved with ACOG and served as Georgia’s Junior Fellow Chair and Vice-Chair. During that time, she coordinated the Georgia section of District IV’s service project where unused OR supplies were sent overseas for medical missions. She joined OBGYN Associates in 2019 and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Marion enjoys seeing women of all ages and feels that she can give guidance and be a positive role model to adolescents and young adults. She also enjoys preventative medicine, in-office procedures, and routine, as well as high-risk obstetrical care.
Dr. Marion has many hobbies—whether it be running, painting, spending time with her family, traveling, or volunteering, she loves to stay active and involved. In particular, each year she looks forward to participating in Joy Prom, an annual prom event for special needs individuals in the community.
Gabrielle Alexander, MD
Dr. Gabrielle Alexander is a native of Yazoo City, MS. She attended University of Mississippi for her undergraduate education where she earned a dual degree in Biology and Psychology. She then attended University of Mississippi Medical Center for her medical education and Louisiana State University where she completed her residency in 2022. She enjoys all aspects of obstetric and gynecologic care, with a specific interest in minimally invasive procedures. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, crafting, listening to live music, and spending time with family.
Emily Orgler, FNP-BC
Emily C. Orgler, FNP-BC has been a nurse practitioner with OBGYN Associates since 2002. Prior to that she practiced in Little Rock, AR having earned her Masters of Nursing Science from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She’s an ANCC certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Emily earned her BSN from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1995 where she met & married Dr. Raymond Orgler. They have been the proud parents of 7 Golden Retrievers.
Melissa Barnett, WHNP-BC
Melissa L. “Missy” Barnett began her career as a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 1997 after receiving her Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to returning to school, she worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse at NMMC Women’s Hospital from 1992 – 1997. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Alabama. She is married to Steve Barnett, formerly of Iuka, MS and they currently reside in Booneville with their twin sons, Avery and Alex.
JennaGrace Earnest, FNP-BC
JennaGrace Earnest began her career as a board certified Nurse Practitioner in 2013 after receiving her Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to returning to school, she worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse at NMMC Women’s Hospital from 2008-2011. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women. She is from Houston, MS, where she resides with her husband, Robert, and two children, Nash and Louisa. She is an active member of the First United Methodist Church and several local civic organizations. She enjoys spending spare time with her family and traveling.
Elesha Tidwell, FNP-BC
Elesha began her career as a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in 2010 after receiving her Master’s of Science in Nursing degree from Mississippi University for Women. She is also certified in Urology through the Certification Board of Urologic Nurses and Associates. Prior to returning to graduate school, she worked as a Post-partum nurse at NMMC Women’s Hospital from 2003-2010. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of North Alabama in 2002. She is a native of Houston, MS but currently resides in Tupelo. In her spare time, Elesha enjoys spending time with her husband John and two daughters, Landree and Morgan. She is an active member of The Orchard Church in Tupelo.