Haley L Akin, MD

Bristol Gynecology and Obstetrics, 249 Midway Medical Park Ste 101, Bristol TN 37620 423-968-3033. Doctor reached out to us. Doctor is body-positive and treated a woman of size with respect and consideration. 

From her Facebook page: “I am an OBGYN provider in the Tri-Cities area. (Bristol TN.) If you need reliable contraception – including IUDs and Nexplanon, please come see me! I always take new patients…I also do tubals/permanent sterilization if that’s what you prefer. You have the autonomy to choose the family YOU want. This is a scary time for all of us. “ 

In response to a query from a CF sub member: Would she sterilize a CF woman, and does she have an age limit? She said that will sterilize anyone who can willingly give consent, has carefully considered all options, and has been offered other options, such as IUDs and implants. She has to abide by all legal requirements of insurance companies. 

+1 Dr Akin. “I’m a 25 year old unmarried female. During my appointment, Dr. Akin made me feel so comfortable and at-ease. She claimed it was “her job” to inform me of other types of birth control but when I said that I was sure about the procedure she asked me if I preferred a tubal ligation or bilateral salpingectomy. After discussing the options, she suggested we just go ahead with the bisalp so I’ll have no more pregnancy anxiety!” Redditor is a larger woman and found Dr. Akin to be very body-positive.