Dr. Kristen Lady, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Kristen Lady, who serves patients in Atlanta, Georgia.

Caring for patients through all stages of life, Dr. Lady is a dedicated obstetrician-gynecologist at Obstetrics & Gynecology of Atlanta. Her areas of specialty include minimally invasive surgery, contraceptive care, and hysterectomy.

Obstetrics & Gynecology of Atlanta is a full-service obstetrical and gynecological practice offering many ancillary services. It is devoted solely to the care of women and finding the best solution to healthcare needs. “It is our mission to provide the highest quality obstetrical and gynecological care available in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.”

Having grown up in Alpharetta, Georgia, Dr. Lady attended Milton High School. At a young age, she knew she wanted to practice medicine, but it wasn’t until medical school at the Medical College of Georgia that she learned her passion resided in women’s health. Upon graduation in 2009, she went on to perform her residency at the University of Kentucky in 2013, serving as a Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

Specializing in women’s reproductive health, the doctor is board-certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Lady is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the Medical Association of Georgia.

Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia, she is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee, and Northside Hospital Forsyth.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Happily married, Dr. Lady lives with her husband and 3 children in Cumming, Georgia. When she is not working, she enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with her family.

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