The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recognizing 39 providers for delivering outstanding patient care throughout fiscal year 2025. These physicians, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives were acknowledged by the UAB Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for earning top box ratings of 95 percent or higher (n ≥ 30) in Medallia patient satisfaction surveys.

These ratings highlight excellence in essential areas, including attentive listening, genuine compassion, clear communication, and partnering with patients in their health care.

Representing divisions across the department, this year’s honorees reflect the depth and strength of UAB OB/GYN’s clinical expertise and patient-centered mission.

Recognized providers include:

Janeen L. Arbuckle, M.D.
Rebecca Arend, M.D.
Audrey K. Ashley-Orr, CRNP
Sima Baalbaki, M.D.
Teresa Boitano, M.D.
Amy N. Boone, M.D.
Margaret M. Boozer, M.D.
Frances S. Burgan, M.D.
Sukhkamal B. Campbell, M.D.
Anna K. Day, CRNP
Gena C. Dunivan, M.D.
Sarah Dunk, M.D.
David R. Ellington, M.D.
Stefanie J. Fieno, CRNP
Anna Floyd, CNM
Brian P. Gleason, M.D.
Courtney Gregory, CRNP
Gabriela E. Halder, M.D.
Kimberly H. Hoover, M.D.
Warner K. Huh, M.D.
Todd R. Jenkins, M.D.
Ryanne R. Johnson, CRNP
Atalya Jones, CRNP
Blair T. Lacy, M.D.
Charles A. Leath III, M.D.
Taylor R. Leonard, CRNP
Leigh Lorino, CRNP
Shweta Patel, M.D.
Cynthia C. Poore, CRNP
Thomas C. Powell, M.D.
Deepti Sharma, M.D.
Whitney H. Sharp, CRNP
Margaret E. Smith, CRNP
Haller J. Smith, M.D.
Cheré Stewart, M.D.
John M. Straughn, M.D.
Michael Toboni, M.D.
Catherine B. Vance, CRNP
Audra Williams, M.D.