Meg Gardner Heusser, M.D.

Dr. Margaret "Meg" Gardner Heusser joined Mobile Bay ObGyn in 2021 after finishing her residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. As a Mobile native, she is glad to be back and raising her own family of two boys with husband, Gary. Dr. Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, and then earned her medical degree at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She enjoys the medical and surgical aspects of the practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is looking forward to taking care of her patients from adolescence to adulthood.

Francie O’Hea Ruzic, M.D.

Dr. Ruzic joined Mobile Bay OB-GYN Center in 2022 after completing her OB-GYN residency at UAB. Dr. Ruzic is passionate about providing excellent and up-to-date obstetric and gynecologic care to all patients. She enjoys performing surgeries using minimal invasive techniques that help patients recover faster with fewer complications. Dr. Ruzic is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and welcomes all patients in her office. Dr. Ruzic enjoys home life with husband, John, and their young son. When not at work, Dr. Ruzic enjoys trying new restaurants, going to the beach, and playing tennis. Dr. Ruzic was named one of Mobile Bay's Top "40 under 40" in 2024.

Patton Morrison, M.D.

Dr. Patton Morrison-Barton was born in Selma, Alabama. She attended Birmingham-Southern College and Auburn University. In 1997, she graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and went on to residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Barton had multiple publications in the field of Gynecology during her residency. She joined Mobile Bay OBGYN Center in 2001 and has a well established practice. She enjoys taking care of entire families! She lives on a farm with horses and dogs. She is an avid horseback rider, reader, gardener and loves spoiling her nieces and nephews.

Jennifer A. Cunningham, M.D.

Dr. Jennifer A. Cunningham was born in Fairfax, Virginia. She graduated from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama and then attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Cunningham chose to specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology and completed her residency at the University of South Alabama. She joined Mobile Bay Ob-Gyn Center in 2005. Dr. Cunningham is married to Martin Cunningham, MD, and they have four children. She and her family attend Ashland Place Methodist Church. When Dr. Cunningham isn’t delivering babies or performing robotic surgery, she likes to read, cook, and spend time with family.

David C. Carpenter, M.D.

Dr. David C. Carpenter was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Northeast Louisiana University. He received his medical degree from and completed his internship at Louisiana State University Medical Center. Dr. Carpenter completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and presided as Chief Resident his final year at the University of South Alabama . He joined Mobile Bay Ob-Gyn Center in 2006. He is married with three children and four grandchildren. When Dr. Carpenter has free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Quin Bixler, M.D.

Three time Nappie award winner, Dr. Quin Allain Bixler joined Mobile Bay OBGYN Center in 2017. She was born and raised in South Louisiana. Her family has been farming sugarcane for over 200 years, but she decided to forego agriculture and pursue a career in medicine specializing in Women's Reproductive Health. She completed her undergraduate studies at LSU, graduated from the Medical School at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Bixler is married to Harrison, a Mobile native, and they have three children. When she isn't delivering babies, she likes to cook, entertain, garden, and read.