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Expert Care

At Every Stage of Life

At AdventHealth Hendersonville, our Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) team offers complete women’s care through a network of experienced physicians and providers. Feel confident knowing you have a caring team of women’s health professionals at your side to guide your health. From family planning to gynecologic conditions, count on us to provide the OB/GYN care you need to stay healthy – body, mind and spirit.

The obstetricians, gynecologists and staff at AdventHealth Hendersonville are dedicated to providing quality and compassionate care for women through every stage of life. From pap smears and family planning to pelvic health care services and pregnancy care, AdventHealth Hendersonville Obstetrics and Gynecology is ready to meet your health needs

AdventHealth Hendersonville Obstetrics and Gynecology Services include general gynecologic care, maternity and prenatal care, and pelvic health services.

Maternity Care: From the time you dream of starting a family until the day you deliver, there are so many decisions to make. We’re here to guide and support you through preconception, pre- and postnatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum, and beyond. We understand that having a child is one of the most special times in a woman’s life and provide highly skilled physicians and providers, a nurturing environment and award-winning facilities so that you can experience the best pregnancy and delivery possible.

Family Planning

Obstetrics Care

Free pregnancy testing

Labor and Delivery

Prenatal Care

Postnatal Care

Preconception Counseling

Customized Birth Plans

Midwifery Care and Services

Infertility

Learn more about our Labor and Delivery Care here.
Gynecologic Services: We offer comprehensive gynecologic care to guide our patients through life’s stages. From routine wellness visits to complex gynecologic conditions or menopause management, treatments are individualized and are recommended based on your particular age, stage of life and condition. Our services include:
Annual Wellness Exams
Pap Smears
Adolescent Health
Contraception
Menopause Management
Urinary Incontinence Evaluation
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pelvic Conditions
Menstrual Irregularities
Diagnosis and Treatment of Gynecological Problems
Pelvic Prolapse Care
Many of our gynecologic procedures are minimally invasive, meaning less pain, less scarring and shorter recovery time for patients. Minimally invasive surgery is not an option for everyone, so we may recommend traditional techniques to treat certain patients.
Our physicians are highly trained and specialize in treatment for a variety of conditions, including:
Abnormal pap smears
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Endometriosis
Infertility
Interstitial cystitis (IC)
Menstrual irregularity
Ovarian masses/tumors
Painful intercourse
Pelvic and vaginal infection
Pelvic and vaginal pain
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Menopause
Sexual dysfunction
Urinary incontinence
Uterine fibroids
Uterine prolapse
Pelvic Health: Our urogynecology team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence or bladder leakage, overactive bladder, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.

What are pelvic floor disorders and who is at risk?

A pelvic floor disorder is caused due to weakened pelvic muscles or tears in the connective tissue. As this structure weakens, it can affect normal functioning of the bladder, uterus, vagina, bowel and rectum. The pelvic floor can be damaged due to childbirth, obesity, chronic coughing, heavy lifting, disease or genetic predisposition.

When should see a urogynecologist? If you are experiencing problems with incontinence, overactive bladder, emptying disorders, prolapse, pelvic and/or bladder pain or discomfort, or pain during intercourse, then it is time to seek a diagnosis and treatment.

Learn more about our Pelvic Health services here.

Where Expertise

Meets Experience

Jeffrey B Garris, MD, MS, FACOG, FPMRS, FACS

Board-certified in Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

South Asheville
Kenneth W Jackson, MD

Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

South Asheville
Eileen Keppler, MD

Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hendersonville
Justin Towle, MD

Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hendersonville
Cherie Ledford, NP, S

Certified Nurse Practitioner

South Asheville
Cynthia Noland, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Hendersonville
Kelly Thompson, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Hendersonville

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Award-Winning Care

Nationally Recognized for Safety

AdventHealth Hendersonville consistently earns national ranking for its commitment to patient safety, earning the overall Five-Star rating in Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), seven consecutive "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and the 2019 Award for Excellence in Patient Safety Across the Board from Premier, Inc.

AdventHealth is also the first health system in North Carolina to be named an Age-Friendly Health System Participant by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. We proudly join more than 100 health systems working to make high-quality care for older adults even more tailored to patients’ goals and preferences, addressing four essential elements of care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility.

OBGYN Care
in Hendersonville and Asheville

At Every Stage of Life

Women in Mind

Meets Experience

Jeffrey B Garris, MD, MS, FACOG, FPMRS, FACS

Kenneth W Jackson, MD

Eileen Keppler, MD

Justin Towle, MD

Cherie Ledford, NP, S

Cynthia Noland, CNM

Kelly Thompson, CNM

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Nationally Recognized for Safety

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A

CMS 5-Star Hospital

Age-Friendly Initiative Participant

Patient Resource Team

At Every Stage of Life

Women in Mind

Meets Experience

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Patient Resource Team

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