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
I saw Carla today and was so pleased with our visit and her clinical exam, knowledge and professionalism. She listened so well and was thorough in covering the problem that I’m having.
Megan Missanelli, M.D.
Very thorough — explained everything!
Bret Henderson, M.D.
He's so kind! Always answers maybe those awkward questions a female has with ease. Very empathetic and reassuring!
Carla Corte, CRNP
She is the best listener and provides all the information I need. I have been going to Carla for a very long time. I like how friendly she is how personable she is and I really like her nurse Katie.
Christine Hude, M.D.
Explained procedure very well.
Christine Hude, M.D.
She was very nice
Heather Talbot, CRNP
She has a gift!
Heather Talbot, CRNP
Excellent, attentive, thorough. She genuinely thrives and works incredibly hard to give me the best care possible.
Heather Talbot, CRNP
Always spends time getting to know if I’m having issues. Today she uncovered issues I didn’t realize could be fixed. I just thought it came with age.
Lauren Cooper, M.D.
Thanks to Dr Lauren Cooper- she was very kind and explained everything to me so clearly !