FAQ
Do I need a mammogram?
The American Cancer Society recommends all women age 40 and over get annual mammograms. If you have a family history of breast cancer (even if you are younger than 40), you should discuss possible mammograms and other breast cancer screening tools with your healthcare provider.What is HPV?
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact. There are over 70 strains of HPC. Some strains cause external warts, some cause precancerous or cancerous cervical changes, and some do nothing at all. Patients with abnormal pap smears can now have HPV testing to give the patient and healthcare provider more information and aid in planning care and treatment.Who needs a pap smear?
1. Women age 21 or older 2. Women younger than age 18 if sexually active 3. Women who have had a hysterectomy or gone through menopause, depending on their individual past histories.Should I have a checkup before I attempt to get pregnant?
It’s always a good idea to plan ahead before attempting to pregnancy. You should make an appointment with your healthcare provider to have an exam and to make sure you are on schedule with your annual pap smear. Preconceptual counseling with your healthcare provider can also include assessment of individual risk factors including medication use, maternal age and chronic health problems (such as high blood pressure and diabetes). You may also be offered preconceptual labs such as STD screening, labs to check for varicella (chickenpox) and measles immunity, or genetic testing for cystic fibrosis and/or sickle cell anemia. You also start a prenatal vitamin with folic acid before attempting conception.Can I take medicine if I am pregnant?
A pregnant woman should not take medications before checking with her healthcare provider. Certain medications can be dangerous to an unborn child or pregnant woman. It is better to try other remedies first (for example, resting in a dark, quiet room to alleviate a headache, or sipping clear liquids to combat nausea). Some medications such as Tylenol, Maalox or Mylanta are considered okay for use in pregnancy. However, it is strongly recommended that you check with your healthcare provider before taking any medication during pregnancy.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Don received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Mississippi. He returned home to join the practice started by his father and uncle, Drs. Hurd and Ira Gaddy at the Gulfport OB/GYN Clinic in 1987 where he and his brother now continue the practice of caring for families along the Gulf Coast.
Dr. Don is an active member of the medical community. He was instrumental in the development of the Gulfport Physician Outpatient Surgery Center and the Family Health Care Center. Dr. Don currently serves as Chief of Staff at Memorial Hospital and Gulfport and is also the Medical Director for Labor and Delivery at Garden Park Medical Center.
Biography coming soon!
Donielle A. Daigle, M.D. received her medical degree as well as her residency training from Louisiana State University. She completed her undergraduate education at Vanderbilt University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She is board certified with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Daigle is on the medical staff at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Garden Park Medical Center.
Dr. Daigle enjoys all aspects of caring for women and truly enjoys being a part of that special moment in a woman’s life when she becomes a mother. She enjoys speaking to the community concerning women’s health issues, and topics.
Dr. Michael McKay received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University. He completed his residency at the University of Maryland in 1994. After this, Dr. McKay joined the practice at Gulfport OB/GYN. Dr. McKay became board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1996. He holds medical licenses in Louisiana and Mississippi. Dr. McKay is well quite experienced in the field of laparoscopic and reconstructive surgeries.
Dr. McKay is an outdoorsman at heart. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing. One of his favorite past times is enjoying culinary cuisines from all over the world alongside his wife, Brooke Shoultz. Dr. McKay is also proud to call himself a father to children Ginger, Katie, and Chris.
Dr. Charles Robinson received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Kansas. He completed his OB/GYN residency at Michigan State University. Before joining Gulfport OB/GYN’s practice in 1996, Dr. Robinson practiced medicine at Valley OB/GYN in Saginaw, Michigan. Dr. Robinson became certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1988.
Dr. Robinson is happily married to wife, Susan Robinson. He has four children and is a proud grandparent. Dr. Robinson is also an avid reader and golfer.
Cherry is a dual-certified Family and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned her undergraduate degree from William Carey College and her Master’s Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Cherry has 10 years of experience in the healthcare field. She has been a part of Gulfport Obstetrical & Gynecological Clinic, P.A. since January 2011.
Cherry is currently the Clinic Coordinator and works closely with the administrator concerning continuing education for all nursing staff and all OSHA compliance.
Katy Hicks joined Gulfport OB-GYN in 2007. She started her career as a registered nurse in labor and delivery after graduating from Arizona State University. Katy continued her education and received her Master’s of Science in Nursing in Women’s Health from the University of South Alabama. She is a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Katy enjoys all aspects of women’s health care from adolescence to the post menopausal years. She believes it is important for all women to get yearly exams and works hard to make sure each patient is taken care of according to their individual needs.
Appointments
Main office-
228.863.9977 
228.863.9912
Orange Grove office-
228.539.7044 228.539.4420
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
