University Women's Specialists

Part of the Center for Women & Infants

University Women's Specialists

• Main Campus

Address

1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 300

Medical Building B, Suite 300

Knoxville, TN 37920-1502

Phone

(865) 305-9799

Fax

(865) 305-9752

Our Services Our Providers Prepare for Your Visit About Us

Our Services

University Women’s Specialists is a well-established OB-GYN practice in the East Tennessee community. We specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, which includes the examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of women’s health problems.

All of our physicians are board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and take courses regularly to keep up with the latest advances in women’s care.

We offer a number of services to fit your health care needs, including cutting-edge treatments, such as:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery

For our patients’ convenience, we perform in our office:

Endometrial Ablation
Hysteroscopy
Sterilization

We treat women at every age and every stage of life for:

Vaccinations including HPV
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Support Problems
Preconception and Prenatal Counseling
Routine Obstetrical Care
Urinary Incontinence
Osteoporosis

We also help with:

Abnormal Pap Smear
Colposcopy
Vaccinations including HPV
Menstrual Disorders
Adolescent Medicine
Annual Examinations
Ultrasound
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Osteoporosis
Fibroids
Routine Obstetrical Care
Prenatal Counseling
Preconception Counseling
Endometriosis
Infertility
Contraception
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Office Hyteroscopy
Office Endometrial Ablation
Office Sterilization
Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Support Problems
Pelvic Pain
Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Circumcision

Our providers will work with you to find treatments to suit your needs and help you meet your goals.

Trust in a dedicated team working to keep you and your family healthy. Our providers consistently provide patient-centered care and remain on the forefront of research, technology and treatments.

Experience excellence in patient care every time you visit.

Our patients are very important to us. We have developed this website to educate, inform, and provide resources to our patients.

All of the physicians have completed at least four years of special training after medical school and take courses regularly to keep up with the latest advances in women’s care.

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West
9625 Kroger Park Drive, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: 865-539-2287

Turkey Creek
11440 Parkside Drive, Suite 301
Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone: 865-392-6558

Halls
7326 Maynardville Pike, Suite 800
Knoxville, TN 37938
Phone: 865-922-5870

Regional Health Center - Lenoir City
5779 Creekwood Park Blvd.
Lenoir City, TN 37772
Phone: 865-305-9799

Regional Health Center - Sevierville
1130 Middle Creek Road, Suite 290
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: 865-305-9799

South
11606 Chapman Hwy, Suite 2
Seymour, TN 37865
Phone: 865-305-9799

Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm

Our Providers

Pryor Baird, NP

Specialties:
Obstetrics, Gynecology

Clinical Focus:
Well woman care, vaginitis, abnormal bleeding, contraceptive management, routine prenatal care...

Natalie P. Blache, MD

Specialties:
Obstetrics, Gynecology

Clinical Focus:
Obstetrics, gynecology, office procedures, gynecologic surgery, contraception management

Gina K. Brace, CNM

Certified Nurse-Midwife

Specialties:
Certified Nurse Midwife

Lisa Buckingham, MD

Specialties:
Gynecology, Obstetrics

Clinical Focus:
General obstetrics, gynecology minimally invasive gynecologic surgery contraception

Stephanie B. Cross, MD

Division Director-Benign Gynecology

Specialties:
Gynecology, Obstetrics

Clinical Focus:
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Allison M. Eaton, MD

Specialties:
Obstetrics, Gynecology

Brogan W. Fulks, MD

Specialties:
Obstetrics, Gynecology

Clinical Focus:
Contraception, Menstrual Problems, Pregnancy Care, Menopause, Robotic Surgery

K. Paige Johnson, MD

OB/GYN

Specialties:
Gynecology, Obstetrics

Mackenzie R. Owens, WHNP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Walter Schoutko, MD, FACOG

Specialties:
Gynecology, Obstetrics

Clinical Focus:
Laparoscopic surgery, vaginal surgery, patient center Obstetric care

Cathleen C. Suto, MD

OB/GYN

Specialties:
Obstetrics, Gynecology

Jaclyn B. van Nes, FACOG, MBA, MD

Specialties:
Gynecology, Obstetrics

Caroline F. Vaughn, NP

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Gynecology, Obstetrics

Shenika D. Welch-Charles, MD

Specialties:
Obstetrics, Gynecology

Clinical Focus:
Delivering babies, Gynecology care, Pap smears, Prenatal care, Menopause

Nikki B. Zite, MD, MPH

Professor, Vice Chair of Education and Advocacy

Specialties:
Gynecology, Obstetrics

Clinical Focus:
Contraception, Complex Family Planning

Prepare for Your Visit

Address

1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 300
Knoxville, TN 37920-1502

Where we are

Medical Building B, Suite 300

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Parking Garage G or Parking Garage 4

Map of The University of Tennessee Medical Center

About Us

At University Women’s Specialists, we strive to serve through healing, education and discovery. We dedicate ourselves to furthering our rich tradition of health care, innovation, leadership and integrity to maintain the highest care and service to all in our community.

We specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, which includes the examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of women’s health problems.

All of our physicians have completed at least four years of special training after medical school and take courses regularly to keep up with the latest advances in women’s care.