Bayside Women’s Health, has been providing high-quality care for women on the Eastern Shore. From pregnancy to menopause, our office brings experience and innovation. Our staff is as dedicated to our mission as our physicians and several have been with us for many years. You will always see familiar and kind faces at Bayside Women’s Health.
Bayside Women’s Health, has been providing high-quality care for women on the Eastern Shore. From pregnancy to menopause, our office brings experience and innovation. Our staff is as dedicated to our mission as our physicians and several have been with us for many years. You will always see familiar and kind faces at Bayside Women’s Health.
Bayside Women’s Health, has been providing high-quality care for women on the Eastern Shore since Dr. Fred Diegmann opened his doors in Fairhope more than 45 years ago. At the time, he was the only Obstetrician in Baldwin County. Over the years, his practice has evolved to now include Dr. Bret Henderson, Dr. Megan Missanelli, Dr. Lauren Cooper and Dr. Christine Hude. As a group, our physicians are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for women through all phases of their lives. From pregnancy to menopause, our office brings experience and innovation. Our staff is as dedicated to our mission as our physicians and several have been with us for many years. You will always see familiar and kind faces at Bayside Women’s Health.
We understand that life is busy, so we are pleased to offer, in most instances, same day appointments. We are also beginning to provide Telemedicine appointments through certain insurance providers.
Our answering service is available 24/7 for our obstetric and emergency gynecology patients. We also do not share call with any other group, guaranteeing that our own physicians will be available for delivery of our pregnant patients at any time.
We appreciate your confidence in us and hope to participate in your health for many years.

Heather Talbot, CRNP
I love Heather. She’s so personable and it’s easy to talk with.
Bret Henderson, M.D.
Very professional, polite and easy to talk too.
Megan Missanelli, M.D.
She’s very professional, knowledgeable & personable.
Carla Corte, CRNP
Great experience!
Megan Missanelli, M.D.
So glad to have found Dr Missanelli! After my OBGYN retired a couple years agoz I worried that I would never find a good doctor again. Dr Missanelli goes above and beyond, and I couldn't be more happy with her as my physician.
Carla Corte, CRNP
Love love love Carla!
Carla Corte, CRNP
Mrs Corte was seriously delightful, knowledgeable, and efficient. I didn’t have a good experience with my last doctor so I was nervous and she made me feel comfortable. The lady in the lab was also fantastic. My veins are so small, it’s always challenging. She pulled out all of her tips and tricks and made what is usually pretty traumatic, not so bad.
Christine Hude, M.D.
Dr Hude is knowledgeable, explains well and is very kind. I trust her.
Bret Henderson, M.D.
The absolute best obgyn!!
Christine Hude, M.D.
Very much appreciated her taking time to listen to concerns and having a professional input to them. Didn’t feel dismissed. And feel confident in the medical plan outlined.