When a women's health practice has operated in the same community for more than four decades and holds a 4.93-star rating across nearly 4,000 patient reviews, it has done something most medical practices never manage: it has become a genuinely trusted institution. OB-GYN Associates of Marietta occupies exactly that position in northwest Georgia. With offices in both Marietta and Woodstock, the practice serves one of the fastest-growing corridors in metro Atlanta — Cherokee and Cobb County — offering a full spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology services that includes a dedicated infertility program.
For patients in Woodstock, Canton, or the broader north Atlanta suburbs who are navigating a fertility concern, this practice merits a close look. It is not a standalone reproductive endocrinology center, but it offers meaningful in-house fertility services with the clinical continuity and community standing that a high-volume specialty fertility clinic often cannot provide.
About the Practice
OB-GYN Associates of Marietta describes itself as "Georgia's premier destination for the best in obstetrics and gynecologic care," and the operating history supports that framing. Founded more than 40 years ago, the practice has treated generations of patients in northwest Georgia — in some cases, the daughters of original patients now come through the same doors.
The clinical team is built around six board-certified physicians and a staff of certified nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners:
- Kimberly A. Huffman, M.D. — OB/GYN
- Kevin W. Windom, M.D. — OB/GYN and urogynecologist
- Mary L. Chappell, M.D. — OB/GYN
- Bobby O. Tackitt II, M.D. — OB/GYN and urogynecologist
- Natalie R. Needham, M.D. — OB/GYN
- Olga Hawkins, D.O. — OB/GYN
The practice notes that many of its physicians have chaired OB/GYN departments at major hospitals and have published research in national medical journals — a depth of academic engagement rarely found in a community-level OB/GYN practice. The presence of both certified nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners alongside the physician team means patients have access to a range of care levels appropriate to their needs, from low-intervention midwife-supported birth to complex gynecologic surgery.
The Woodstock office is located at 100 Stone Forest Drive, Suite 150 — conveniently positioned off GA-92 for patients coming from Canton, Ball Ground, Acworth, and the broader Cherokee County area. The Marietta location at 699 Church Street, Suite 300, is accessible to patients throughout Cobb County.
Infertility Services
Infertility care at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta is integrated into the practice's broader women's health model — the same physicians who manage prenatal care, endometriosis, and pelvic pain also evaluate and treat infertility. That integration matters clinically: many common infertility causes overlap directly with conditions the team already manages.
The practice addresses the three most common categories of female infertility: ovulation disorders, fallopian tube blockages, and endometriosis. The diagnostic evaluation is thorough and age-sensitive:
- Pelvic examination and medical history review
- Blood work and hormone panels including ovarian reserve testing, which assesses the number of eggs remaining in the ovaries — a critical metric for patients in their mid-30s and beyond
- Diagnostic imaging and ultrasound studies to evaluate the uterus and ovaries
- Additional imaging for tubal patency assessment as indicated
The practice applies age-appropriate urgency to its evaluation timeline. Women under 35 are typically advised to seek evaluation after one year of unprotected intercourse; women between 35 and 40 after six months; and women over 40 are encouraged to begin evaluation as soon as they decide to conceive, rather than waiting out a calendar-based threshold.
Treatment options the practice offers include:
- Ovulation induction medications — oral and injectable agents to stimulate the development and release of eggs in patients with anovulatory cycles
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) — sperm is prepared and placed directly into the uterus to improve the odds of fertilization, often combined with ovulation induction
- Minimally invasive surgery — laparoscopic and robotic (da Vinci) procedures to address endometriosis, uterine fibroids, tubal abnormalities, and pelvic pain that may impair fertility
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) — the practice lists IVF among its assisted reproductive technology options, indicating the team can initiate, co-manage, or refer patients for IVF depending on case complexity
The da Vinci robotic surgery platform available at the practice is a notable asset for fertility patients with structural pathology. Minimally invasive repair of endometriosis implants, ovarian cysts, or fibroids can restore natural fertility in patients who would otherwise require IVF, and it preserves the option to conceive naturally after recovery.
What 4.93 Stars Across Nearly 4,000 Reviews Actually Signals
Most healthcare practices that accumulate review counts in the thousands see their rating average drift toward 4.2 or 4.3 — the mathematical effect of a larger sample surfacing more variance. A practice sitting at 4.93 across nearly 4,000 reviews has not just satisfied patients; it has done so with remarkable consistency.
For fertility patients specifically, that consistency is not incidental — it is predictive. Infertility treatment is emotionally taxing, logistically demanding, and financially stressful. Patients leave practices not primarily because of clinical failures, but because of communication breakdowns, front-desk friction, or feeling like a number rather than a person. A practice sustaining a 4.93 across thousands of interactions in Marietta and Woodstock has demonstrably solved the patient experience problem at scale.
For patients in the north Atlanta suburbs weighing their options, that social proof is meaningful. Woodstock is a community where word-of-mouth travels fast — it is a growing but cohesive suburb, not an anonymous urban neighborhood. A 4.93-star average in this market reflects genuine trust built over years of care.
Georgia's Fertility Insurance Landscape
Georgia does not have a comprehensive fertility insurance mandate requiring private health insurers to cover infertility treatments. Patients in Woodstock and Marietta cannot assume that their employer-sponsored health plan will cover IUI cycles, injectable medications, or an IVF cycle — the coverage, if any, depends entirely on the specific terms of their plan.
There is an important recent development worth noting: Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 94 in May 2025, which — effective January 1, 2026 — requires state-regulated insurance plans to cover medically necessary fertility preservation procedures (egg, sperm, embryo, and ovarian tissue freezing) for patients with diagnoses such as cancer, sickle cell disease, and lupus that may cause iatrogenic infertility. A companion measure, HB 428, signed separately and effective July 2025, codifies the legal right to access IVF in Georgia. These are meaningful steps, but they fall well short of a full fertility coverage mandate. Patients facing infertility due to age, unexplained causes, or PCOS will largely remain without insurance coverage for IUI or IVF treatment.
The practical implication: starting your fertility evaluation at a trusted OB/GYN practice like OB-GYN Associates of Marietta — rather than immediately escalating to a high-cost specialty fertility center — is a financially rational strategy in Georgia. Diagnostic workups, ovulation induction, and IUI cycles at a comprehensive OB/GYN office typically cost considerably less than the same services at a standalone reproductive endocrinology clinic. A thorough evaluation at a familiar practice may also reveal a treatable cause — endometriosis, a correctable ovulatory disorder, or a fibroid amenable to laparoscopic removal — that resolves the fertility problem before IVF is ever needed.
For a full breakdown of what Georgia patients can expect to pay for fertility treatment, and how Georgia compares to mandate states, see our fertility insurance by state guide and IVF cost by state tracker. Our guide on how to choose a fertility clinic offers a structured framework for evaluating your options across the Atlanta metro and beyond.
Comprehensive Women's Health Under One Roof
Beyond fertility, OB-GYN Associates of Marietta covers the full arc of women's health care in ways that benefit fertility patients specifically. The practice offers:
- Prenatal care and delivery — for patients who conceive through treatment, the transition from infertility management to prenatal care happens within the same clinical team and often with the same physician
- Laparoscopic and robotic surgery — da Vinci procedures for hysterectomy, endometriosis excision, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Menopause management — relevant for patients whose fertility evaluation reveals premature ovarian insufficiency or diminished ovarian reserve
- Urogynecology — two of the six physicians, Drs. Windom and Tackitt, hold urogynecology expertise, addressing pelvic floor disorders that can complicate pregnancy
- Endometriosis and pelvic pain management — both directly impair fertility and are treated by the same team managing infertility
- Midwife care — certified nurse-midwives are on staff, offering patients a lower-intervention birth option within the same practice structure
This depth of coverage under one roof is a genuine advantage for fertility patients in the north Atlanta suburbs, where driving distances to multiple specialist offices can quickly become burdensome. The Woodstock location at 100 Stone Forest Drive is designed to reduce that burden for Cherokee County residents.
The Bottom Line
OB-GYN Associates of Marietta is northwest Georgia's most established women's health practice — 40-plus years of community-rooted care, six board-certified physicians, robust minimally invasive surgical capabilities, and a documented infertility program that spans diagnostic evaluation through IUI and IVF-range treatment. For patients in Woodstock, Marietta, Canton, or Acworth who are beginning a fertility journey, it represents a high-trust, full-service starting point.
In a state without a comprehensive fertility insurance mandate, beginning that journey with a practice that can diagnose, treat, and manage obstetric care through a single continuous relationship is both clinically sound and financially sensible.
Patients are encouraged to visit the OB-GYN Associates of Marietta website or call (678) 293-4391 to schedule a consultation at the Woodstock or Marietta office.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) is a lower-cost, private option that suits patients with no known fertility diagnosis — including single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and people who want to try a few cycles before committing to clinical treatment.
At-home insemination kits like those from MakeAMom come with step-by-step instructions designed for donor or partner sperm. Kits are a one-time purchase that can be reused until conception succeeds, require no clinic visit, and arrive in plain, discreet packaging. Many patients use them as a first step while working toward a fertility consultation — or alongside ovulation tracking while they wait for an appointment slot.
If you have a known fertility diagnosis, have been trying for 12 months without success (six months if you're over 35), or your physician has already recommended IUI or IVF, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OB-GYN Associates of Marietta offer IVF?
Yes — in vitro fertilization is listed among the practice's assisted reproductive technology services. The practice also offers intrauterine insemination (IUI), ovulation induction, and minimally invasive surgical treatment for fertility-impairing conditions like endometriosis and fibroids. Patients with complex IVF needs may be co-managed with or referred to a reproductive endocrinologist depending on clinical circumstances. For context on cost, see our IVF cost by state tracker.
Does Georgia insurance cover fertility treatments at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta?
Georgia does not have a comprehensive fertility insurance mandate. Coverage for IUI, ovulation induction medications, and IVF depends on the specific terms of your employer-sponsored or individual health plan. As of January 1, 2026, Georgia does require coverage for fertility preservation (egg, sperm, or embryo freezing) for patients with qualifying medical diagnoses such as cancer — but routine infertility treatment is not mandated. Confirm your coverage directly with your insurer before starting treatment. Our fertility insurance by state guide provides a full breakdown for Georgia patients.
How do I start infertility care at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta?
Schedule a consultation at either the Marietta or Woodstock office — call (678) 293-4391 or book online at obgynassociatesmarietta.com. At the initial visit, the physician will take a detailed history, review your menstrual and reproductive background, and order appropriate baseline testing including blood work and ovarian reserve assessment. The practice tailors the urgency of evaluation to your age: women over 40 are encouraged to seek evaluation immediately rather than waiting. From there, the team develops an individualized treatment plan that factors in both clinical findings and your financial situation.