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Biography: Dr. Davinder Sekhon, a board certified urologist, is highly trained in the treatment of disorders of the male and female urinary tracts (bladder, ureter, kidney, and urethra) and the male reproductive system. With a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, he brings to our community advanced surgical techniques that offer state-of-the-art technology to reduce pain and recovery time associated with traditional surgery. With compassion and patience, Dr. Sekhon strives to keep each patient's treatment and recovery personalized, comfortable, and swift.Prior to his arrival in Pensacola in 2006, Dr. Sekhon completed his General Surgery internship and Urology residency at the University of Cincinnati where he also served as Chief Resident. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of South Alabama and simultaneously completed his Masters of Public Health at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr. Sekhon received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St Louis. Dr. Sekhon is active in the professional medical community. He is a member of the American Urological Association and has presented at regional meetings. This organization promotes continuing medical education for the enhancement of clinical competence and performance within the field of Urology. With the help of Woodlands staff members, Dr. Sekhon initiated Woodlands' first, but certainly not last, ``Movember.`` The movement is aimed at ``changing the face of men's health`` by increasing awareness of men's health issues related to the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Dr. Sekhon also serves on an area surgical governance committee where he has ongoing involvement in the development of maximum safety and efficiency practices in the operating room. In addition to the exceptional precision and skill he brings to the practice of general Urology, Dr. Sekhon is an accomplished minimally invasive surgeon. He performs robotic surgery of the prostate and kidney as well as endoscopic therapies involving the kidney, ureter, bladder, and prostate. Dr. Sekhon has a particular interest in minimally invasive nephrectomies, partial nephrectomies, prostatectomies, and pyeloplasties. He was among the first physicians in Pensacola to incorporate robotic surgical technology into clinical practice and has performed hundreds of procedures since then. Dr. Sekhon has proctored multiple physicians in their training and use of the da Vinci Robot system to assist with the delivery of this technology to communities across the region. He is dedicated to staying on the cutting edge of minimally invasive technology and attends national scientific meetings and seminars regularly to stay abreast of medical advancements within the field. A native of Alabama, Dr. Sekhon enjoys spending quality time with his family and experiencing the great outdoors through biking, running, camping, and boating.

Biography: Jack E. Ricketts, MD, FACOG, FACS, is a board certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist caring for patients in Pensacola, Florida and the greater Escambia County area. Dr. Ricketts received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri Columbia where he was a Phi Beta Kappa recipient and Curators Scholar. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and did his training in obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Louis University. Dr. Ricketts is experienced in adult, adolescent and geriatric gynecology, postmenopausal care, urogynecology, infertility, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum care including high-risk pregnancy, and has received advanced training in minimally invasive gynecologic and urologic procedures such as supracervical hysterectomy, Endometrial Ablations, Tubal Ligation, Outpatient Bladder/Vaginal Suspension and Correction of Incontinence. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is an active Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL).

Biography: If there's any physician intimately familiar with the power of southern hospitality, it's Dr. Parra. Through his 11 years of practice in Urology, Dr. Parra understands the root of exceptional care is treating patients like family. In fact, with every patient he asks himself: ``What would I do if it were my family member?`` It's this level of understanding and empathy that creates long-lasting relationships with all he meets and treats. Dr. Parra brings to the Woodlands Medical Specialists a high-energy approach to care that he takes very seriously. His areas of special interest include minimally invasive surgery/laparoscopy, advanced endoscopic surgery and the use of the da Vinci Robotic system. Dr. Parra is one of our experienced robotic surgeons. Dr. Parra, a native of Louisiana, earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School and completed his residency at the Louisiana State Medical Center in Shreveport. Outside the office he enjoys hunting, fishing, SEC sports, community involvement and cherishing time with his family. He is board certified in the practice of urology.

Biography: Dr. Ann Nguyen earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 1991. She completed an internship in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in 1995.Dr. Nguyen is on Medical Staff at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital? specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Care Philosophy: Our practice believes in patient-centric care. We work together with the patient and their family with the goal of achieving their maximum healing and wellness.

Care Philosophy: Dr. McAlpin believes in empowering patients to take charge of their health, whether that be through routine screenings to keep them healthy, treating their gynecologic problems to improve their quality of life, managing their obstetrics conditions to help them delivery a healthy baby and care for themselves in the process, or through family planning to help them achieve their reproductive goals.