Anne Marie Reidy, MD, JD
Obstetrician / Gynecologist - Board Certified
Dr. Reidy is a Board-Certified OBGYN and founder and owner of Women4Women OBGYN. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, where she also did her residency. This is Dr. Reidy’s second career. She practiced law after graduating from Georgetown Law School before going on to medical school.
Dr. Reidy has been providing prenatal care, delivering babies, and practicing gynecology in Huntsville since 2004. Upon founding Women4Women OBGYN in 2017, she has expanded the scope of the practice to include wellness and aesthetic services such as, MonaLisa Touch®, CoolSculpting®, FlexSure™, Botox®, and Juvèderm®. Dr. Reidy initiated these options after years of hearing patients’ requests that she do so, and she has discovered that delivering wellness and aesthetic services is an extremely satisfying addition to her busy practice.
Recently, Dr. Reidy was the recipient of two prestigious awards, one national and the state-wide. In 2021 she was named an Immunization Champion by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, one of only six physicians in the country and the sole winner in the Southeast. In 2022, Dr. Reidy was honored as one of the Women Who Shape the State.
Among her numerous civic and professional activities, Dr. Reidy is a board member of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation. She is the incoming president of the International Women’s Forum—Alabama, an invitation-only global organization whose mission is to advance women’s leadership and champion equality worldwide. She is a founding member of the Women’s Philanthropy Society of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville (where she has served as a board member) and a former chair of the OBGYN Department at Huntsville Hospital. In 2018 she was selected to attend the Tori Burch Foundation Embrace Ambition Summit in New York City.
Dr. Reidy and her practice have given generously to many worthy causes. Women4Women OBGYN regularly sponsors charitable events in the community, including the Liz Hurley Ribbon Run and Hudson Alpha’s Tie the Ribbons luncheon each year. Along with her husband Tom, the Reidys are founding donors of the Community Foundation’s Racial Equity Fund.
Dr. Anne Marie Reidy is a lifetime member of the American Medical Women's Association. The AMWA serves many current initiatives including: Treatment of Depression and Prevention of Suicide among Women Physicians, Gender Equity Task Force, Physician's Against Human Trafficking, and Breast Cancer task force.
For relaxation, Dr. Reidy enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking gourmet meals, exercising, reading, and traveling. She is addicted to New York Times crossword puzzles and has recently discovered Wordl.
Dr. Reidy is a proud recipient of the 2017 Patient’s Choice Award!
Nicole Alexander, MD
Obstetrician / Gynecologist - Board Certified
Dr. Nicole Alexander is a Board-Certified OBGYN, who joins Women4Women OBGYN after five years’ experience in private practice in Lakeland, Florida. After graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Dr. Alexander did her residency at the renowned Winne Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida, which uniquely prepared her to manage every aspect of patient care for the women she serves. Additionally, she received extensive training in the newest technologies for gynecologic surgery, with a focus in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. During her residency, Dr. Alexander accumulated many awards from the University of Central Florida for her excellence in resident and medical student education, and rose to the role of Chief Resident in her fourth year.
The decision to become an OBGYN was a natural progression from Dr. Alexander’s early years as a curious and empathetic child, who was always looking for something to fix or ways to help others. As the first physician in her family, she remained determined to navigate the pathway toward medical school despite having limited knowledge of the process. While in medical school, she became interested in the field of OBGYN in the operating room, as she learned of the many exciting procedures available to help women of all ages. Her interest in the field was solidified in the delivery room, helping women through their pregnancies to culminate in the most special moment of their lives. Along with the comprehensive women’s healthcare she provides, Dr. Alexander takes a special interest in adolescent gynecology as well as in healthy living and weight loss, taking from her own weight loss journey to help advise others toward self-improvement.
In her spare time, Dr. Alexander likes to stay active playing tennis and riding her Peloton, and enjoys hiking outdoors. She loves traveling, either by airplane or by RV, and discovering new places. She is joined in her journey to make a new home in Huntsville by her beloved cat Emo, who has been her constant companion since she was in college.
Emily Mills Craner, MD
Obstetrician / Gynecologist - Board Certified
Dr. Emily Craner is a Board-Certified OBGYN who returns home to join us at Women4Women OBGYN after six years in private practice in Birmingham, Alabama. Having graduated from Bob Jones High School, Dr. Craner went on to The University of Alabama at Birmingham where she graduated with Honors with her Bachelors of Science in Biology. She continued her education at The University of Alabama at Birmingham where she received her medical degree from The Heersink School of Medicine. Dr. Craner completed her OBGYN Internship at The University of Hawaii in Honolulu. She completed her training at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia where she routinely earned top scores on residency exams. The program at Memorial Health exposed
Dr. Craner to a variety of high risk pregnancy and gynecological conditions. Having the
opportunity to train at two different programs has given Dr. Craner a unique and well-rounded perspective on women’s health care. Following training, Dr. Craner had the privilege to practice at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama for six years.
As a teenager, Dr. Craner witnessed the birth of her niece at Huntsville Hospital. This
experience planted a seed of interest in supporting pregnancy and birth that has blossomed into a passion for all women’s reproductive health. In all her patient encounters, Dr. Craner makes it her goal to elicit their concerns and goals in order to discern what tests and treatment options may assist her in diagnosis and improving their health. While pregnancy care remains a passion, Dr Craner also finds immense satisfaction in assisting women with breastfeeding, fertility concerns, and general gynecologic care.
Dr Craner is excited to settle in Huntsville with her husband PJ, whom she met during his Naval service at Pearl Harbor; their two sons Mills and Linus; and their bernedoodle. They enjoy spending time with their extended family, hiking, and consider themselves low level foodies.
Elizabeth Irby, MSN, FNP-C, NCMP
Elizabeth Irby, CRNP is a true professional who combines her passion for women’s healthcare with extensive knowledge and experience. Elizabeth is kind, caring and compassionate. She has a solid sense of initiative and an outstanding performance record which makes her a perfect match for our team here at Women4Women OBGYN.
Elizabeth is one of six “Certified Menopause Practitioners” in the state of Alabama. NAMS recognized a need to set essential standards for health providers, thereby assuring high-quality care for women at menopause and beyond. Those who pass the competency examination demonstrate their expertise in the field and are awarded the credential of NCMP or NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner.
Elizabeth started her nursing career as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Huntsville Hospital Women’s & Children’s where she worked for 8 years. She has always felt called to work in women’s healthcare and feels strongly that women and girls should be supported in every level of wellness and throughout each phase of her lifespan.
Prior to nursing, Elizabeth earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 2003 from Freed-Hardeman University where she was also a standout athlete on her college volleyball team earning several MVP awards and academic honors. She graduated in 2009 from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and then in 2016 with her Master’s in Family Practice. She feels very blessed to be working at Women4Women OBGYN since the practice opened in 2017.
Elizabeth’s patient care philosophy includes providing patient-centric care by listening to each woman’s health concerns, treating her with dignity and respect, providing her with evidence-based solutions, and making shared decisions with her based on her preferences and health needs.
Elizabeth is a member of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, The Menopause Society, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, North Alabama Nurse Practitioner Association and The American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She also serves as Clinical Nurse Manager at Women4Women. Her professional areas of interest include: contraception counseling, infertility, PCOS and menopause related issues.
Elizabeth is a native of North Alabama and currently resides in Huntsville. Her hobbies include reading, travel, cooking, exercise classes and spending time with her husband, Jeff, and their two fur babies, Maggie and Liberty.
Diana Dowdy, CNM
Part Time Provider
Diana Dowdy is a long-time resident of Huntsville and has practiced as a Certified Nurse-Midwife for over 42 years. She obtained her Master’s degree from Emory University and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2010. She was awarded as Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives in 2018. Diana is a credentialed as a registered sonographer. Her most recent practice was at Vanderbilt University, teaching in both the Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner programs, as well as practicing in the Midwifery Practice. She worked at Baby and Company birth center in Nashville from 2017 to 2020 and is a registered sonographer.
After a brief “retirement” Diana is delighted to have the opportunity to join the midwifery practice at Women4Women. Midwifery and women’s health care have been a life-long passion and calling. Diana has worked in many different settings, including private practice, public health, academia, and international health. She has held several national offices, including the Chair of the ARDMS Midwifery Ultrasound Education Division, and is an active member of the American College of Nurse Midwives Ultrasound Education Committee.
Despite all the organizational commitments, Diana’s primary professional passion has been for helping women and babies on an individual basis. She serves as the Director of the Midwifery and Women’s Health Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program with RAD-AID International, which supports low- and middle-income women in over 31 countries worldwide. Diana has traveled to many countries providing critical healthcare education, most recently in Grenada, and Uganda. Having worked globally, Diana has developed a clear understanding of the universality of human suffering, especially for women and babies. Because of her experience, Diana remains deeply focused on meeting women at the point of their greatest need and vulnerability. That, very often, is during childbearing, but extends to all aspects of women’s care.
Diana is active with family and church activities. She is married to a middle school teacher, and has 2 grown sons, both married. One son (architect) and his wife live in Huntsville; and the other son (in seminary) and his wife are in Denver. When she has spare time, Diana enjoys music, board games, playing on Oculus, and bird watching/feeding.
Megan Chandler, CNM
We welcome back Megan Chandler, Certified Nurse Midwife, to our Women4Women OBGYN Family! Megan completed her midwifery program at the University of Cincinnati. While completing her certification and studies, Megan worked as an RN at Huntsville Hospital's Neonatal ICU, and before that, on the Labor and Delivery floor at Marshall Medical Center.
Women who meet Megan are instantly impressed by her enthusiasm, empathy, and intelligence. Megan recently took time off to care for her precious new daughter, Emerson.
When she is not caring for patients, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 daughters, reading, hiking, kayaking, and camping. She often thinks about her favorite verse from scripture: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33).
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Samantha Wall, CNM
Samantha Wall is originally from Auburn, Alabama. After graduating from nursing school in 2008, she spent a year in South Carolina before calling Huntsville home. She has been a labor and delivery nurse for 15 years. Three of those years were spent as the Obstetric Simulation Coordinator for Huntsville Hospital, training staff on how to best manage obstetric emergencies, as well as teaching Neonatal Resuscitation checkoffs.
While Sam is well versed in managing high-risk pregnancies, her love is supporting physiologic labor and birth. She realized she could better meet that goal by pursuing her dream of becoming a midwife. She graduated as a CNM from Frontier Nursing University in 2023.
Sam looks forward to continuing to help Huntsville grow happy families as a new midwife with Women4Women OBGYN! Beyond pregnancy and birth, Sam seeks to support patients navigating infertility, endometriosis, and contraceptive options.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys time spent with her family and friends, international and domestic travel, yoga, the beach, and live music.
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Lindsay Rossetti, CNM
Lindsay Rossetti, Certified Nurse Midwife, recently moved to Huntsville from Tupelo, Mississippi in order to fulfill her dream of engaging in the full time practice of midwifery with the midwives and physicians at Women4Women OBGYN. Lindsay obtained her nursing degree from Piedmont College with the goal of becoming a CNM and since that time, Lindsay has gained 8 years of experience working on a busy labor and delivery unit and training in midwifery through her master’s degree at Frontier University.
In 2023, Lindsay completed her CNM degree and became a licensed Certified Nurse Midwife. Lindsay is looking forward to using her knowledge and skills to bring dignity and worth to every individual she has the joy to encounter with Women4Women OBGYN! She is passionate about shared decision-making and evidence-based practice while supporting physiologic labor and birth, postpartum, and later stages of women’s healthcare.
Lindsay and her husband, Benjamin, have three children, Isaac, Jude, and Evelyn, and two dogs, Captain and Rosie. They enjoy traveling, hiking, and beach trips with family. They look forward to exploring Huntsville and making it home!
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Mallory Ricketts, CNM, WHNP
Mallory Ricketts recently moved to Huntsville from her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama and joins Women4Women OBGYN as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Certified Nurse Practitioner. Mallory received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Auburn University. She was a labor and delivery nurse in Birmingham, Alabama for five years at St. Vincent’s Hospital before going to graduate school at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. where she graduated with honors. She earned a dual Masters Degree at Georgetown University to become a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Mallory is a member of the American Association of Nurse Midwives and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. Mallory is dedicated to integrating the latest research findings into her care practice in order to ensure the most effective and up-to-date treatment approach for her patients. Her approach to midwifery is deeply rooted in respect for her patients' choices and preferences. Mallory is committed to honoring and advocating for the choices her patients desire, ensuring that their voices are heard and their preferences are respected throughout their care journey. Her favorite aspect of being a women’s health care provider is establishing meaningful and trusting relationships with her patients.
Outside of her professional work, Mallory enjoys reading, weekend travel trips, girls nights with her friends, shopping, and spending time with her kitty, Kinney. She is looking forward to exploring all the fun things Huntsville has to offer as she gets adjusted to her new home.
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The mission of Women4Women OBGYN is to provide first-class comprehensive OBGYN, midwifery, wellness and aesthetic services by women for women in a calm, serene setting that feels almost spa-like. Our staff strives to make you feel well cared-for at every opportunity, whether it be through our in-person interactions, our patient portal, telemedicine appointments, or phone calls.