Jessica Rhodes

DO, FACOG

Jessica Rhodes is a board certified OB/GYN, that offers the full scope of women’s health services to the Lake Norman community, at Empowered Women’s Health. She specializes in minimally invasive vaginal surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopy, providing her patients surgical treatments with less pain, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications.

After earning her undergraduate degree from High Point University in High Point, North Carolina, Dr. Rhodes completed medical school at Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. She then relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, to complete her residency training at Franklin Square Medical Center.

Before opening her own private practice, Dr. Rhodes worked at both Lakeshore Women’s Specialists in Mooresville and Atrium Health in Lincolnton, North Carolina. She is trained in vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery), which increases the number of vaginal surgeries she is able to perform, as well as OMM (osteopathic manipulative medicine). With OMM, Dr. Rhodes is currently using manual manipulation to help alleviate the discomforts of pregnancy.

Dr. Rhodes is married and has two boys. They enjoy boating as a family.

Melissa Ranallo

PA-C

Melissa Ranallo is a Board Certified Physician Assistant with over 18 years experience both in women’s health and family medicine. At Empowered Women’s Health, Melissa is looking to provide obstetrical and gynecological care to women of all ages while also focusing on common women’s health needs such as contraception, hormones, wellness, and weight. Melissa is dedicated to her patients and loves building lasting relationships with each individual. Patient well-being is her utmost priority.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Melissa has lived in North Carolina since 2007. She and her husband have two boys and enjoy spending time with family and with friends. Other interests include cooking, reading, skiing, travel, and rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Call to schedule an appointment with Melissa today.