Three Memphis physicians who were associated with McDonald Murrmann Women's Clinic plan to open an OBGYN practice in East Memphis this month.

Drs. Kyle Martin, Helen Lee and Audrey Page have formed Martin, Lee & Page OB/GYN, PLC with a February opening at 6286 Briarcrest Avenue, Suite 308.

Prior to forming the new practice, the three were partners at McDonald Murrmann Center for Women's Health.

"We have enjoyed our association with McDonald Murrmann Women's Clinic very much, but it is our desire to see our patients at all stages of their OBGYN journey, from adolescence through pregnancy and into menopause" said Dr. Martin, who was with McDonald Murrmann for 13 years.

The three physicians, who are women, said they are committed to "building their new practice widely on the future of healthcare for women, the choices women have, and new and emerging technology that exists."

The group indicated that with McDonald Murrmann Women's Clinic, PLC in the process of changing its name to McDonald Murrmann Center for Women's Health, the timing was right for their move.

"We are excited to form our own group and to continue to provide gynecological care as well as deliver babies in the Mid-South," said Dr. Lee, who has more than 20 years of practice in obstetrics and gynecology, running her own practice for nine years.

The group's website is www.mlpobgyn.com.

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