About Us

Affiliated with the Georgia Health Sciences University Medical College of Georgia.


  • Every procedure, annual and delivery is provided by a board certified OB-GYN physician.

    Valdosta Women’s Health Center is the ONLY local OB-GYN office staffed exclusively by female physicians only.

    Ellen E. Courson and The Doughty Girls

    Ellen Courson, MD with Triplet Girls

    Thank you for choosing our office for your obstetrical and/or gynecological care. The information on our website will give you a better understanding of our practice. We believe that the cornerstone of our success is that we strive to care for our patients with the respect, compassion & dignity that each one deserves. Please know that each member of our staff is here to assist you.

    Both physicians are board certified with extensive training in the field of obstetrics and gynecology and are available to all patients to help provide additional access to care.

    We encourage you to maintain a relationship with your family physician or internist for non-gynecological health concerns.

    • Obstetrics: Healthy Pregnancy, High Risk Pregnancy
    • Gynecology: Infertility, Surgery, Routine preventative health care, Gynecological problems
    • Laboratory Services
    • Ultrasound: 2-D, 3-D, & 4-D scans now available in our office
    • Cosmetic Laser Services: spider veins/hair removal


  • Our office phone is answered from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Monday through Thursday) and 8:30 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays. Feel free to call our office with any questions that you may have. Please make non-emergency calls during our office hours when your records are readily available. Our policy is that narcotics will not be prescribed after hours.

    Every telephone call is answered by one of our staff members during office hours. You do not have to listen or speak to a machine.
    If you have an emergency, please hang up and dial 911 or go to the emergency room at Smith Northview Hospital.


  • Our office visits are by appointment only and are scheduled Monday throught Friday. We accept walk-in appointments but are subject to the schedule and availabilty of that day.

    Annual examinations and PAP smears may be scheduled in advance to meet your scheduling needs. We make every effort to honor time commitments; however, obstetrical deliveries or other emergencies may cause delays. Your appointment may be rescheduled if the delay causes an inconvenience to you.


  • All medical records are strictly confidential. Your health information will not be discussed with others unless you have given us written permission. No records will be released without your authorization form signed by you.