Arlene Pak, M.D. joined our practice August 2017. She is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and earned her medical degree at the Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Pak completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University School of Medicine.
Dr. Pak and her husband have two children.
2 Years
Robert Littleton, M.D. attended the University of North Carolina as a John Motley Morehead Scholar after which he received his medical training at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He and his wife, Becky, then moved to Winston-Salem where he completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. They have since resided in Raleigh, NC where Dr. Littleton continues his medical practice with particular interest in women’s health, osteoporosis, laparoscopic surgery and high-risk obstetrics.
He has served as the President of the Medical Staff at Rex Healthcare, multiple roles on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina OB/GYN Society including President, and was named the 2000 Wake County Physician of the Year by Occoneechee Council, BSA. Outside of medical practice, Dr. Littleton speaks to medical and lay audiences on the topics of osteoporosis and hormone replacement therapy. He enjoys fishing, travel, camping and scouting activities. The Littletons’ have 3 children.
34 Years
Patricia Heasty is a native of Janesville, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing at Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI where she received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing. Patricia then completed the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, TN where she received a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing.
She has lived and worked in Raleigh since 1999.
21 Years
Jerome Gardner, M.D., a Rocky Mount, NC native, received his B.S. from East Carolina University. Dr. Gardner earned his Medical Degree from East Carolina University School of Medicine and his specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, in affiliation with East Carolina School of Medicine.
He is married to Marie Whitehurst, a Plymouth, NC native, and they have two children. He enjoys golf, water sports, and bowling.
32 Years
Ann Sharpe Collins, M.D. is a native of Elm City, NC. She completed her undergraduate studies Duke University and earned her Medical Degree at Duke University School of Medicine. She graduated from Duke Magna Cum Laude and was a member of Duke University School of Medicine Honor Society. Dr. Collins completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Doctor Collins and her husband have two children.
24 Years
Erika L. Clark, M.D. is a native of Detroit, Michigan. She completed her undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and received her Medical Degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Clark completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Henry Ford Health Systems in Detroit, Michigan.
She and her husband have one child.
Tanneisha S. Barlow, M.D. joined our practice July 2007. She is a native of Battle Creek, MI. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan and earned her medical degree at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Barlow completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Indiana University School of Medicine.
14 Years
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A commitment from Centre OB/Gyn, ABOG, ACOG, and others dedicated to Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Gynecology addressing racism in healthcare
As our nation confronts systemic racism and consequences of persistent inequities and disparate outcomes in health care, our organizations—which include the leading professional organizations in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology—are committed to changing the culture of medicine, eliminating racism and racial inequities that lead to disparate health outcomes, and promoting equity in women’s health and health care. Our commitment to a better future requires an honest examination of the past and the present.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, our policies and restrictions are being updated frequently.
We are once again offering all services in both our Raleigh and Holly Springs locations. As always, our patient’s health and safety are a top priority, especially during this challenging time. Our office is taking several steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local safety measures are adhered to. This includes:
If you have an appointment and have COVID-19, have symptoms of COVID-19, or are concerned you may have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 21 days, please call our office at 919-788-4444 for instructions. We may reschedule, adjust, or convert your visit to telehealth.
Our office supports the vaccinating of all patients against COVID-19, including pregnant and lactating women. For more information please visit the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) or the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
For questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 symptoms, testing, vaccinations, or updates, please visit the NCDHHS or call the UNC Helpline at 888-850-2684.
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