Meet Our Team

Board certified in general Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Childs joined the C. Paul Perry Pelvic Pain Center in July 2005 and has completed a two-year clinical fellowship in Chronic Pelvic Pain and Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy. He is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his undergraduate work at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Childs is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency training in general Obstetrics and Gynecology at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. He has published over a dozen articles and has presented numerous lectures in the field of obstetrics and gynecology and has been selected as a “Who's Who in America.” Dr. Childs is a member of numerous associations and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He and his wife have three children.

Dr. Parnell is an Alabama native and completed college at Samford University and medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. After four years of residency training in Greenville, South Carolina, at Greenville Health Systems, Dr. Parnell then completed a three-year fellowship in Urogynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Parnell then completed a three-year fellowship in Urogynecology, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then started and grew a Urogynecology division in Augusta, Georgia, at the medical school, Augusta University. As a board-certified Urogynecologist, Dr. Parnell focuses his practice solely on the treatment of pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, bladder, and bowel incontinence using a wide array of conservative medical and surgical treatments. Dr. Parnell has extensive experience with robotic surgery, sacral neuromodulation, Botox for overactive bladder, and other minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Parnell lives in Birmingham with his wife, Merritt, and four kids, Avery, Griffin, Graham, and Carsyn.

Dr. Cramer is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist, specializing in the care of women with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. She is passionate about addressing conditions that are often uncomfortable, sometimes embarrassing, and too often left untreated—helping her patients regain function and confidence in their daily lives. Inspired by exceptional mentors during her residency, Dr. Cramer was drawn to the meaningful impact of urogynecology and the opportunity to improve women’s quality of life. She combines advanced clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to provide comprehensive care for women’s pelvic health needs.

D.J. is a board certified NCC accredited Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, she is a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham and the University of Alabama. She has interest in obstetrics, well woman care, and pelvic Pain. She is on staff with Brookwood Medical Center and has been on staff with OB-GYN South for over 20 years. Her interests outside work include family, travel, music, and church related activities.

Melissa was born and raised in East Tennessee. She attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She later moved to Birmingham to attend the University of Alabama and received her Master of Science in nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Melissa has a background in pediatrics. She enjoys serving at her church and being a leader in an international Bible study. Melissa loves being outdoors, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two sons, especially if laughter and games are involved. She loves college football, visiting her family, and all things Tennessee.