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.

Carla Corte, CRNP
What a pleasant and knowledgeable woman! She cares, listens, explains and acts. Her and her team are pleasant and timely. Thank you!
Carla Corte, CRNP
Absolutely wonderful!
Heather Talbot, CRNP
She’s the best!!
Megan Missanelli, M.D.
Very professional and compassionate!
Megan Missanelli, M.D.
Dr. Missanelli is one of the most caring people I'm blessed to know. She's knowledgeable, skilled, punctual, and personable.
Bret Henderson, M.D.
He is a really nice doctor and listen to your needs
Carla Corte, CRNP
Carla is the best! I have been a patient of hers for many years and wouldn’t use anyone else!
Carla Corte, CRNP
The staff was great. Only thing, wal mart did not get my prescription. So I will have to go weekend without it.
Carla Corte, CRNP
I could write an essay with nothing but wonderful things to say about Carla! She’s caring and very gentle! I highly recommend her!
Carla Corte, CRNP
Carla is absolutely amazing. She makes you feel completely at ease. She's extremely knowledgeable in her field and listens with her whole heart.