Meet Our Physicians
Melissa G. Reynolds, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Reynolds graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University with Highest Distinction. She then attended medical school at Indiana University. Afterward, she completed her residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. In 1996, she moved to Nashville and began her practice which is now Advanced Women's Health of Nashville. She received her board certification in 1998. Although Dr. Reynolds retired from obstetrics in January 2020, she continues to practice gynecology and infertility. She manages gynecology patients in the office as well as performing gynecologic surgeries which include minimally invasive techniques, such as hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery as well as repair of pelvic prolapse. Dr. Reynolds has privileges at both St. Thomas Midtown and Centennial Women's Hospitals.
Dr. Reynolds loves visiting with her patients. Having had the opportunity to mature her practice, Dr. Reynolds feels privileged to provide care for networks of friends as well as entire families which include grandmothers, daughters, sisters and now even babies that she delivered when she first started practice!
Dr. Reynolds enjoys spending time with her family. She has two boys who are busy in school and sports. She enjoys photography and outdoor activities.
Roseann Maikis, M.D., FACOG, FASRM
Website: www.drmaikis.com
Dr. Maikis is a practicing Surgical Gynecologist, board certified in Gynecology and Specialty certified in Laparoscopic and Infertility surgery.
She is originally from Long Island, New York. She completed her medical school training at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and residency training at the University of Virginia. She moved to Nashville to study advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery with Dr. James Daniell.
From 2000-2008, Dr. Maikis did advanced laparoscopic surgery, including more than 1,000 laparoscopic hysterectomies and endometriosis surgeries.
In 2008, Dr. Maikis was one of the first surgeons in Nashville to be trained on the DaVinci robot and now uses a combination of laparoscopic and robotic surgery in her practice. She also travels nationally to teach other surgeons the advanced laparoscopic techniques she has developed over the last 15 years.
Dr. Maikis enjoys playing and watching sports and games of all types. She has had season tickets to the Predators since 2004 and plays hockey with her husband and son
Dr Maikis is voted among the "Top International Surgeons". She has been elected to "Top 5% of United States Surgeons" several years in a row and is voted among the "Best Doctors" in Mid TN by the Nashville Business Journal.
Website: www.drmaikis.com
Laura S. Binkley, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Binkley is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She completed her residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. She attended medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA. Her practice includes obstetrics, general gynecology, and general infertility. She performs a number of minimally invasive surgical procedures including laparoscopies for endometriosis and infertility, laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy, hysteroscopy, and many more. She has a special interest in robotic surgery.
Originally from Louisiana, she now calls Nashville home. She lives with her husband, Chris, twin stepdaughters, Abby and Emma, and a gaggle of senior rescue dogs. She is an avid football fan, cheering for LSU and the Saints. She is also a big fan of the Predators and now a season ticket holder! Let's Go Preds!
Dr. Binkley was recently featured in an article about her volunteer work which you can read here.
Amanda Manceau-Kha, D.O., FACOG
Dr. Manceau-Kha is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. She is a native of Austin, Texas who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. She found her passion for women’s health while attending medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her internship and residency training at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School and was honored with the award for Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Surgery Resident upon graduation.
After residency, Dr. Manceau-Kha practiced in Oklahoma City while her husband, Dr. Victor Kha, completed his fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. She helped build a women’s health clinic in a busy, high-acuity medical center and was actively involved in promoting breast cancer awareness by appearing monthly on a television news segment.
Dr. Manceau-Kha returned to Music City, the home of her Alma Mater, to continue doing what she loves. She specializes in prenatal/perinatal care, gynecologic care of all ages, minimally invasive surgical procedures, and robotic surgery. She is honored to practice medicine and strives for excellence while caring for women in a trusting environment.
Dr. Manceau-Kha loves to watch sports and hear live music with her husband. You may also find her in various fitness classes around town, or spending time with her family and two labradoodles.
Nontawan Benja-Athonsirikul, M.D., FACOG
Dr. Nontawan Benja-Athonsirikul (aka Dr. Benja) practices as a skilled obstetrician and gynecologist. Dr. Benja earned her medical degree from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University. She went on to complete her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwell Health, on Long Island, NY, where she served as a chief resident in her final year. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Studies and a Master's degree in Reproductive Biology from Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Benja is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Medical Association. She enjoys being an OB/GYN as she is passionate about guiding women during the most important times of their lives, which include adolescent stages, pregnancy, and menopause. Dr. Benja is fluent in English and proficient in Spanish, which makes her culturally attuned to patients belonging to a variety of backgrounds. She encourages open dialogue and exchange of information with her patients to facilitate better treatment. She invests in educating patients about their health and how they can make minor changes in their daily life to ensure a healthy living. Dr. Benja has performed research focused on public health issues and predictors of preterm birth.
Dr. Benja is new to Nashville and looks forward to building a home here and caring for the community. She loves cycling, traveling around the world, attending live concerts, spending time with her family and friends, including her dog, Mac.
Elizabeth Jackson, M.D.
Dr. Elizabeth Jackson is thrilled to return to her Nashville roots as an OBGYN. Growing up in Nashville and graduating from Harpeth Hall High School, she has deep ties to the area and a passion for providing exceptional care to the women in her hometown.
Dr. Jackson pursued her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University, where she majored in Spanish and political science and studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. This experience not only enriched her education but also ignited her interest in cultural connections within healthcare.
After earning her medical degree from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Dr. Jackson completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Nashville. Her commitment to community service is evident through her participation in various outreach projects and medical missions, including impactful trips to the Dominican Republic and Guatemala.
Conversant in Spanish, Dr. Jackson enjoys the opportunity to care for Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring they feel understood and supported. She offers a comprehensive range of OBGYN services and has a particular interest in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. Additionally, she has completed Da Vinci Robotic specialty training, enhancing her proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Jackson loves spending time with her family, including her husband, two boys, three dogs and two cats. Her interests include playing volleyball, kayaking, hiking, traveling, and cooking. Dr. Jackson looks forward to partnering with you on your healthcare journey and providing compassionate care for women of all ages.
Catherine Thornburg, MD, FACOG, has retired from private practice at Advanced Women's Health of Nashville. If you have an appointment scheduled with Dr. Thornburg, please call the office at (615)986-6039 to be rescheduled with one of our other physicians. We are honored to have had her as our practice partner.