Women Living Well

Dr. Apel and Dr. Smith have given me nothing but the best care during all of my pregnancy’s. They have made me feel safe and confident during the deliveries. They have always given me time to ask questions and hear my concerns. They have educated me about my options and have always supported my birth plans. Aside from all of that, Dr. Apel helped me and my husband during a D&C procedure prior to all of the successful deliveries. She wiped my tears, spoke to my husband with kindness and understanding of what we were feeling at that time. Again, she made me feel safe and that she was going to make sure I was taken care of. I am forever grateful for the care and genuine kindness she displayed to me and continues to during my annuals.

Dr. Ashley Hodges is truly a pleasure to have as a physician. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, understanding, and has a wonderful sense of humor that immediately puts you at ease. What I appreciate most is that she genuinely cares about your well being from the inside out and the outside in. As a yearly patient, I may not see her as frequently as someone going through pregnancy, but every visit reminds me why I’m grateful to have her as my OB/GYN. She is the kind of doctor you can have an honest conversation with, ask questions without hesitation, and feel comfortable hearing and understanding whatever comes next. And the experience doesn’t stop with Dr. Hodges. Her staff and medical assistants are equally welcoming and make you feel cared for from the moment you walk through the door. There is one particular young lady with red hair whose name I unfortunately don’t know, but she has such a wonderful sense of humor that I was genuinely excited to see her at my last visit. Our interactions are always so funny and lighthearted that, for a moment, I forget I’m even sitting in a doctor’s office. Instead, it feels like I’m in a place where people genuinely want to take care of me. From the front desk to the exam room, there is a warmth to this practice that is hard to manufacture. Dr. Hodges and her team create an environment where women from all walks of life can feel welcomed, heard, respected, and cared for. That kind of experience matters, and it’s exactly why I’m happy to recommend Dr. Ashley Hodges to anyone looking for an OB/GYN they can feel comfortable with and confident in.