Compassionate Care for Women by Women
Our six female board-certified physicians and three certified nurse midwives have over 75 years of combined experience in obstetrics and gynecology with one shared passion: providing the best in women’s healthcare.
We encourage you to take an active role in your healthcare by asking questions at any time during your prenatal care, surgical care, or your routine visits. We are an all-female team offering Compassionate Care for Women by Women.
Our Providers

Dr. Gayle Richmond
Dr. Gayle Richmond is the founding and managing partner of Carolina OB/GYN, a practice she established in 1988. Dr. Richmond currently serves as Chief of the Medical Staff of Tidelands Health and is a member of their Board of Trustees.

Dr. Cynthia Bindner
Dr. Cynthia Bindner joined the practice in 1992, and along with Dr. Richmond formed what is today Carolina OB/GYN. This skilled surgeon, researcher, and clinician has been providing gynecological care to the women of Georgetown and Horry Counties for over two decades.

Dr. Lisa Maselli
Dr. Lisa Maselli joined Carolina OB/GYN in 2000. Dr. Maselli is the co-chair of both the Women & Children’s Service Line and the Perinatal Improvement Committee for Tidelands Health. She was elected Chief of Surgery for Tidelands Health System in August 2019.

Dr. Valerie Lasry
Dr. Valerie Lasry joined Carolina OB/GYN in 2005. Along with Dr. Richmond, she founded SmartLipo™ MD. Dr. Lasry enjoys participating in the care of both pregnant and GYN patients. Laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery are her preferred approach to gynecological surgery.

Dr. Melissa Moore
Dr. Melissa Moore joined Carolina OB/GYN in 2019. Her special interest is the management of pelvic pain and urinary incontinence. She treats metabolic and endocrine disorders with a focus on polycystic ovarian syndrome and infertility, and provides hormone replacement therapy for peri/postmenopausal patients.

Dr. Andrea Richmond-Mart
Dr. Andrea Richmond-Mart joined Carolina OB/GYN in 2020. Her special interests include minimally invasive and robotic surgery, contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, and endometriosis. She cares for patients of all ages.

Anne Marie Vierela,
CNM, MSN
Anne Marie Vierela, CNM, MSN, has been associated with Carolina OB/GYN since 2011. Passionate about Centering Pregnancy care, she was responsible for introducing Centering to the practice. With nearly 30 years of OB experience, she has attended close to 2,000 births.

Kimberly Johansen
CNM, MSN
Kimberly Johansen, CNM, MSN, joined Carolina OB/GYN in September 2022. With over 25 years of experience in women’s and neonatal healthcare, she has participated in more than 1,200 deliveries. Kim is a staunch believer in shared decision making between provider and patient.
Our Services
At Carolina OB/GYN, our clinical expertise and advanced medical technology are only the beginning. A shared passion for providing the best in women’s healthcare is our singular focus, starting with the clinical and extending to the personal. It drives us to understand the unique healthcare needs of women and to get to know each of our patients. Think of it as state-of-the-art women’s healthcare offered with compassion and personalized attention. Offering obstetrics, gynecology, and body rejuvenation services, we want to be your partner in wellness, sharing with you the joys and challenges of every age and every stage of life.
Three Convenient Locations
MURRELLS INLET
4017 Hwy 17 Bypass
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843-651-6525
Fax: 843-357-0768
GEORGETOWN
1007 North Fraser Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-527-4343
Fax: 843-546-8308
MYRTLE BEACH
3515 Caduceus Drive, Suite B
Azalea Lakes Medical Park
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-651-5689
Fax: 843-294-0062
Our Affiliations
Carolina OB/GYN is proud to maintain professional affiliations with these organizations:
