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Women in Business: North Oaks Health System
Q/A Dr. Jaime Edwards of North Oaks Health System
Dr. Jaime M. Edwards is an OB/GYN with Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology, a clinic of North Oaks Medical Center. She provides care for women at every stage of life — from annual well-woman exams and prenatal care to family planning and gynecologic services.
She is specially trained in minimally invasive and robotic gynecologic surgery. In her leadership role with the North Oaks Medical Center Medical Executive Committee, Dr. Edwards is now in her fourth consecutive year as chair of the Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics.
Dr. Edwards earned her medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport, and completed her internship and residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Austin. She is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME AN OB/GYN?
I always knew I wanted to go into medicine. When I was younger, I thought I might become a pediatrician. But once I started medical school, I realized pediatrics wasn’t the best fit for me!
OB/GYN turned out to be the perfect balance of everything I loved. There’s the joy of delivering babies, but also the challenge and variety of surgery. It brought together all the areas I was interested in, and that’s why I chose it.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF BEING AN OB/GYN?
I love the variety. Each day brings something new, and there are always opportunities to learn and grow. I also enjoy the time I spend in the operating room, where I can put my surgical skills to work and really improve someone’s quality of life.
FINDING THE RIGHT OB/GYN CAN BE CHALLENGING. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE?
It’s important to find someone you’re comfortable talking to. Some concerns can be very personal, and you don’t need to address every issue in the first visit - it’s perfectly fine to build trust over time. Even in our own clinic, each physician has a distinct personality and practice style, so you might naturally connect better with one of us.
It also depends on your stage of life. You may be a patient who hasn’t started having babies yet, while another could be navigating through menopause. We all generally do a bit of everything, but physicians do tend to have a particular niche. It’s helpful to choose someone whose strengths match your individual needs.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE?
I’m a member of a local CrossFit gym — working out is my goto for stress relief. I also love reading, traveling, and going to Saints games.
WHAT WOULD YOU WANT SOMEONE NEW TO MAGNOLIA OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY TO KNOW?
You will be treated with respect at every step, from the front desk to the exam room. Our team includes physicians with a range of interests, but we share the same goal: to ensure our patients are healthy and happy!
