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.
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!
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.
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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
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American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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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
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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, Reproductive Health and Infertility
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
Completed a certificate course in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Board Certified in Reproductive Health and Infertility through NCC
Size-Inclusive Birth Professional - completed Size-Friendly Birth Course through Plus-size Birth
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.
Dr. Whitney Scott
Dr. Scott graduated in 2023 from her residency in OB/GYN Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.
Being from Brighton, TN, Dr. Scott wanted to stay close to home when she began her career.
“My family is very close. We have dinner together once a week, and I wanted to make sure I could be there,” Dr. Scott said. “I [also] like the idea of providing quality healthcare in more rural communities like West Tennessee.”
When asked why she wanted to go into medicine and specifically OB/GYN, Dr. Scott said, “I always want to help people. I like being a resource for family and friends.” Dr. Scott continued, “I love the continuity of care with obstetrics and gynecology. You are with your patient while they are pregnant as well as later in life for their women’s health needs.”
Dr. Scott is very excited for her new journey at the Woman’s Clinic and said it was an easy choice for her. She is most excited to establish patients.
“It felt easy to see myself there. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I love how, while Jackson has a complex population, it still has the small-town feel.”
Dr. Scott is very passionate about performing surgery. It is her main interest coming out of school, and she was at the top of her class in robotic surgeries. She was awarded the Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgery Award by the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons.
Dr. Scott is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, which is dedicated to improving care for all.
In what little spare time she has had the last few years while in medical school, Dr. Scott loves reading, traveling, being outdoors, and visiting different breweries with her husband, Jacob.
Kristen Hunt, APRN, FNP-C
Kristen Hunt, a native of Jackson, TN, will be joining the Woman’s Clinic in January of 2025. Kristen studied nursing at Samford University where she met her husband, Jeremy. She went to Nurse Practitioner School at Union after they got married.
Kristen and her husband have a heart for missions, and their family served as missionaries overseas where Kristen served as a ministry’s medical director. She believes through their trips that God lead her to go to Nurse Practitioner school.
“It has helped me care for others in a way I couldn’t otherwise, and I am grateful for the privilege to be able to serve others with the knowledge and skills I have learned.”
Her husband now serves as the Missions Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church. This has placed them back in Jackson as well as being close to family.
Kristen says she has always been drawn to women’s health.
“Joining the Woman’s Clinic is a dream come true, and I am looking forward to working at this incredible place where the staff goes above and beyond to care for patients and each other so well.”
In her spare time, Kristen loves to read, run or indoor cycle. She roots for the Vols as well as Georgia Tech which she married into. She and her family have recently become puppy owners to their sweet beagle, Goldie.
The Woman’s Clinic providers and staff are so excited for her to join their clinic family. She and her family will be the perfect addition to the practice.
Kristin Carpenter MSN, FNP-C
Bachelor’s degree from The University of Memphis in 2017.
Masters degree from The University of Memphis in 2021.
Areas of Interest: Family Nurse Practitioner
Kristin graduated from Jackson State Community College in 2012. She practiced as
a registered nurse for many years before returning to school to pursue a higher degree. In 2017, Kristin graduated from the University of Memphis with her Bachelor’s degree. Then in 2021 she graduated from The University of Memphis with her
Master’s degree in nursing.
During nurse practitioner school, Kristin did her clinicals at the Woman’s Clinic!
“The Woman’s Clinic has always stood out to me because of how well they care for, not only their patients, but also every individual who works there. During my clinicals, everyone always worked so well together and treated each other and patients with the upmost respect.”
Most of her career has been working for West Tennessee Healthcare as a Registered Nurse in Nephrology and Urology. More recently, as a nurse practitioner, Kristin has worked in weight management. She is excited to finally follow her calling to work in women’s health!
“I am so excited to be joining the Woman’s Clinic. This has been a lifelong dream that is finally coming true. I am looking forward to working alongside some of the best providers and gaining the most knowledge and experience I can to be able to educate every patient that walks through those clinic doors.”
Kristin has been married to her husband Kent for 23 years. Kristin and her husband reside in Medina, TN. They are proud parents to 5 boys, Cody, Peyton, Dylan, Drew, and Blake. In her spare time, Kristin enjoys spending time with family, reading, crafting, and participating in anything outdoors.
Dr. Hannah Alford
Hannah completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Union University. She attended medical school at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at the University of South Alabama.
The Alfords celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary this past May. They were blessed with a daughter in the spring of 2024. Hayden, a general surgeon, will be joining West Tennessee Medical Group, Jackson Surgical Associates. In their spare time, they enjoy traveling and being outdoors. Hannah enjoys a leisurely game of pickle ball, but when the weather cools off, you can find her in front of the fireplace with a good book or working on her knitting skills.
Hannah knew from a young age that she wanted to be a physician. She wrote a letter to herself in 2nd grade that her teacher mailed to her at the time of high school graduation inquiring if she still intended to become a physician. She began medical school interested in pediatrics but quickly became fascinated with women's health. During her medical school training, she was drawn to the wide variety of procedures in the field of obstetrics and gynecology while also having the ability to build lifelong relationships with patients in the clinical setting.
Hannah strives to take care of patients the same way that she would want her own Ob/Gyn to take care of her. She remembers the nerves of the first visit to the gynecologist, the anxiety of her first pregnancy and labor experience. In addition to her training, Hannah plans to use her own experiences to better relate to patients and, ultimately, provide them with compassionate, evidence-based care.
"From an obstetrics perspective, I truly enjoy the entire process, but it is hard to put into words the euphoria of delivering a child and seeing the joy of the family present in the room. In regard to gynecology, I aim to employ minimally invasive surgical techniques, often utilizing the robotic platform, to offer patients quicker recoveries and shorter hospital stays."
Hannah is new to the Woman's Clinic and the partners and staff could not be more excited for Hannah to join the clinic family.
"I am looking forward to coming back to Jackson and joining the Woman's Clinic. Prior to interviewing with the group, I had heard nothing but great things about the Woman's Clinic from my friends in Jackson. Once I interviewed and met my new partners, I knew that it was the right fit for me;' Hannah said.
