Avant Gynecology

Avant Gynecology Provide exceptional, compassionate care to women at every stage of life. Gynecology - Urogynecology and Uroplasty on the Piedmont Hospital campus in Atlanta.

Our practice strongly believes in quality medical care in a kind and compassionate environment. Quality is defined not only in terms of medical care, but also in meeting all the needs of the patient and their families. Our providers:

Lynley S. Durrett, M.D. grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her B.A. Degree from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and her Medical Degree from Me

rcer University in Macon, Georgia. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Obiamaka Mora, M.D. grew up in Columbus, Ohio. She received her B.S. degree from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio and her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio. She received the honor of being inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She has completed a two year fellowship in Advanced Pelvic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia. Jessica Guilfoil Killeen, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC is a native to Atlanta, GA. in Biology from University of Georgia, her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Emory University and a Master’s in Nursing from Emory University. She is NCC-certified as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and ANCC-certified as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. Jessica has experience in cosmetic dermatology, performing procedures such as Botox, dermal fillers and laser treatments.

Tennis star Venus Williams recently opened up about her experience with uterine fibroids, sharing how her symptoms were ...
07/25/2025

Tennis star Venus Williams recently opened up about her experience with uterine fibroids, sharing how her symptoms were overlooked and dismissed for years.

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Venus Williams recently opened up about her painful 30-year battle with fibroids, a condition that impacted her health and quality of life throughout her tennis career. The 7-time Grand Slam champion said her symptoms were dismissed by doctors for years.

Over 50% of women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, and you’ll know pretty quickly when you’ve got one...
07/23/2025

Over 50% of women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, and you’ll know pretty quickly when you’ve got one.

Learn more about how to help prevent UTIs. ⬇️

Most UTIs can be treated with antibiotics, but you're better off preventing this from the get-go. Here are several ways that you can.

A lesser-known yet still fairly common disease that affects the uterus is adenomyosis. This condition occurs when tissue...
07/21/2025

A lesser-known yet still fairly common disease that affects the uterus is adenomyosis. This condition occurs when tissue from the uterus lining grows through the uterine wall but still within the uterus itself.

Discover what the condition entails and how it’s treated. ⬇️

Adenomyosis occurs when tissue from the uterus lining grows through the uterine wall but still within the uterus itself.

If your teen has gotten their first period, they may need some guidance on how to make their cycle as comfortable as pos...
07/18/2025

If your teen has gotten their first period, they may need some guidance on how to make their cycle as comfortable as possible, especially at school.

Learn more from Hello Period about managing your period at school. ⬇️

The key to removing the stigmas that still exist around periods is to talk about them more. PERIODS ARE NORMAL! The menstrual cycle will be experienced by half the world at some stage but even those who don’t get a period need to know about them. At Hello Period, we believe period education needs ...

In a normal and healthy female body, the vaginal walls stay constantly lubricated with a clear fluid that is produced as...
07/16/2025

In a normal and healthy female body, the vaginal walls stay constantly lubricated with a clear fluid that is produced as a result of proper estrogen levels. However, a lack of fluid can lead to problems like painful s*x and general discomfort.

Here is what you need to know about the causes of vaginal dryness and the treatment options available.

Here is what you need to know about the causes of vaginal dryness and the treatment options available from the experts at Avant Gynceology!

In certain cases of fibroids, a full hysterectomy may be recommended. However, there is a less invasive procedure known ...
07/14/2025

In certain cases of fibroids, a full hysterectomy may be recommended. However, there is a less invasive procedure known as a myomectomy that can be performed to remove them through robotic surgery.

Learn more about this treatment option. ⬇️

When uterine fibroids affect your quality of life, you can discuss the option to have them removed with one of our providers.

Clothing that is too tight can cause problems with skin irritation, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive...
07/11/2025

Clothing that is too tight can cause problems with skin irritation, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive.

Learn more about the dangers of tight clothing for women. ⤵️

Some types of tight-fitting clothing can actually be hard on you. Check out some of the often unknown dangers of tight-fitting clothing for women.

While the occasional yeast infection is something easily treated, if you have more than four infections per year, you ma...
07/09/2025

While the occasional yeast infection is something easily treated, if you have more than four infections per year, you may have a more difficult situation to contend with.

In order to manage and prevent yeast infections, you should educate yourself about the issue and the causes. ⬇️

In order to manage and prevent yeast infections, you should educate yourself a bit about the issue and the causes. Keep reading here!

Although it's fun to be in the sun, UV rays can be damaging to your health if you're exposed for too long.In honor of  ,...
07/07/2025

Although it's fun to be in the sun, UV rays can be damaging to your health if you're exposed for too long.

In honor of , learn more about protecting yourself from sun exposure. ☀️
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Happy Fourth of July from Avant Gynecology! 🎆Our office is closed today, July 4th, in observance of the holiday. We will...
07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from Avant Gynecology! 🎆

Our office is closed today, July 4th, in observance of the holiday. We will resume normal operating hours on Monday, July 7th.

We hope you have a very safe and fun holiday!

Getting comfortable with your gynecologist is important, and you should never feel ashamed to discuss what you are deali...
07/03/2025

Getting comfortable with your gynecologist is important, and you should never feel ashamed to discuss what you are dealing with in your life or with your body.

Here are five things women should talk about with their GYN.

At Avant Gynecology, we want you to be comfortable enough to ask these five important questions women should talk about with their GYN.

July is Fibroid Awareness Month.Despite how common uterine fibroids are, treatment options are limited, and the most com...
07/01/2025

July is Fibroid Awareness Month.

Despite how common uterine fibroids are, treatment options are limited, and the most common one, a hysterectomy, involves a drastic life change.

That's where Acessa comes in, a minimally invasive procedure that uses Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation to treat uterine fibroids.

A new, less invasive treatment option for uterine fibroids --Acessa-- is now available for patients at Avant Gynecology!

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Atlanta, GA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2pm

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+14043522850

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About Us

Our mission at Avant Gynecology is to provide exceptional, compassionate care to women at every stage of their lives. We hope that every patient feels appreciated, listened to and cared for every time they walk into our office. Our providers strive to be at the forefront of knowledge and skill in the fields of women’s health and gynecologic surgery, so our patients can get the best care possible.

We welcome patients of all ages, races, s*xual orientation, religions and nationalities.