Meet The Team

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Shantele Bolton, M.D.
Dr. Shantele Bolton is a native of the Hattiesburg area who has returned home to care for women in all stages of their lives. Her professional interests include management of contraception, high risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery and evidence-based medicine, as well as, patient and community education.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS, 2009-2013
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, 2013-2017
Affiliations: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Medical Association, Mississippi State Medical Association

Andrea Carter, M.D.
Dr. Andrea Carter provides her patients with holistic care and while doing so, creates an open sense of communication. While at the University Medical Center in Jackson, Dr. Carter received extensive training in both routine and high risk obstetric care. In addition, she was able to pursue advanced training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and prolapse surgery at Merit Health Wesley and is one of the few physicians performing single-site robotic hysterectomies.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

J. David Ferguson, M.D.
J. David Ferguson, M.D., looks forward to attentively providing healthcare for the women of south Mississippi during each stage of their lives. He offers obstetrical and gynecological services with a special focus on the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal Pap smears, managing many forms of birth control and caring for high risk pregnancies. His varied professional experiences across the country and world enrich his ability to assess and treat the varied aspects of women’s health.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK
Residency: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Troy McIntire, M.D.
While training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Troy McIntire, M.D., had the opportunity to work with nationally recognized obstetricians and gynecologists. This provided him with extensive training in a wide variety of conditions, including high-risk obstetrics, infertility, menopause management and advanced gynecologic surgery. Dr. McIntire’s goal is to provide care for women of all ages and to create a strong doctor-patient relationship through knowledge and trust.

Medical School: University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS
Residency: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Catherine Sessums, M.D.
Prevention and education are a focus for women’s health, and Catherine Sessums, M.D., enjoys discussing current trends with her patients according to their risks and needs. Whether you are 16 or 65x, she can offer beneficial health information.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
Residency: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Elizabeth Washburne, M.D.
Elizabeth Washburne, M.D., enjoys taking care of women during all stages of life. Whether it’s an apprehensive patient having her first gynecologic exam or a menopausal woman well into her retirement years, each patient has special healthcare concerns. Dr. Washburne strives to individualize her recommendations and treatment plans to fit each patient's needs.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Joseph Washburne, M.D.
Joseph Washburne, M.D., feels privileged to practice obstetrics and gynecology because of the uniqueness of the specialty. Not only does he have the opportunity to build a doctor-patient relationship through a patient's pregnancy and childbirth, but also he can extend that support through other individualized situations, such as midlife health issues, pelvic and reconstructive surgeries and the challenges of female cancers.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American College of Surgeons

Jon Wiser, M.D.
For the past 13 years, Jon Wiser, M.D., has dedicated himself to the study and practice of women's health. Your health choices, from the birth of your first baby to complicated issues later in life, are some of the most important decisions you will ever make, and Dr. Wiser is committed to treating his patients with compassion, dignity, and caring. He thanks you for the opportunity to serve you.

Medical School: University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Memphis, TN
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology