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Lauri Bullen, MD

Board-Certified OB/GYN Physician

I grew up in Dublin and graduated from Trinity Christian School in 1993 with a plan to pursue a career in medicine. I completed undergraduate training at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, and graduated Mercer University in 2004. I started medical school sure that I wanted to do a residency in Macon and return to Dublin to practice internal medicine. However, during my clinical rotations in Savannah, I changed my mind. I loved the surgical aspects of medicine and enjoyed developing a long term relationship with my patients. I soon realized that Obstetrics and Gynecology was a good fit for me. I completed my residency in Savannah at Memorial Medical Center. It was during that time that I met Jason and we were married in 2008. He was stationed in South Carolina on shore duty with the Navy at the time, so I joined a practice in Mt. Pleasant, SC. We eventually were blessed with wonderful twin boys, Sam and Owen in 2011. After practicing in SC for 12 years, we felt God leading us to Georgia and returned in 2021. It has been wonderful living near family and becoming a part of the community here. We are active members at Connection Church.

Dr. Bullen's Care Philosophy

I love my job! It is so rewarding getting to know each patient and I consider it a privilege. I enjoy both obstetrics and gynecology and providing care in all seasons of womanhood. It is my goal to provide compassionate care with excellence that is based on current literature and guidelines but also use shared decision making in determining a plan of care. It is my desire to have an efficient office with friendly faces and an inviting environment. I want my patients to look forward to their visits in our office.

Makayla Hardeman, MSN, WHNP-BC

Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in OB/GYN services

I grew up in the small town of Claxton, GA and graduated from Claxton High School in 2015. My eye was set on a career of nursing. The model of nursing drew me in, providing healthcare and physical healing, while also focusing on mind, body, and spiritual healing. I began my college career with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse but tables turned when I completed coursework for women’s health. I found that I had an excitement for learning all things mother/baby, and there during my clinical rotation at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA, I found my calling. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing in December of 2017. While in college, I met my now husband, Jesse, and he brought me to the Dublin area. When I graduated college, I eagerly accepted my first RN position as a mother/baby nurse at Fairview Park Hospital’s Women's Center. I spent a year there before transferring to Labor and Delivery. The time that I spent in both units really validated my passion for women’s healthcare, and in 2020, I began my pursuit for my Master’s Degree to function as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. I know without a doubt that this is God’s calling for my life. I find true joy when I get to serve my patients in all seasons of life. My husband, myself, and our little girl now reside in Eastman, GA. We enjoy the outdoors and a simple life, whether it be laughing with friends and family on the porch swing, fishing, hunting, or playing with our Boykin Spaniel and German Shorthair, also our babies, haha! We attend First Baptist Church of Eastman and enjoy getting to be a part of the community for both Dublin and Eastman.

Makayla's Care Philosophy

Wow, how do I put all of my heart’s passion for this job into words! It is a true pleasure to serve the women of Dublin, GA and surrounding areas. I want patients to know that my exam room is a safe place; I will hold your hand through grief and cheer with you in times of excitement. I vow to pursue evidence based practice care, educating and treating patients through all seasons of life. I don’t take this role lightly; it is my goal to provide compassionate, wholistic care to my patients with the essential component of shared decision making and evidence based practice. I want you to look forward to your visit with me.

Juaquasha Hackley

WHNP-BC

I grew up in Sandersville and graduated from Washington County High School in 2004. Driven by a keen interest in sciences and a deep desire to help others, I realized early on that my true calling was in nursing. After earning my biology degree at Augusta University and receiving valuable guidance from my advisor, I decided to pursue the nursing program. It was during my nursing studies that I discovered my passion for mother/baby nursing, which became the focus of my career. Prior to specializing in this area, I gained experience in renal med/surg at Piedmont Augusta. Following this, I eagerly seized an opportunity to work on the mother/baby unit at Fairview Park Hospital. Providing care to mothers and newborns brought me immense satisfaction. I found joy in not only tending to patients but also in educating parents on breastfeeding, postpartum care, and newborn care, sparking my interest in teaching. Subsequently, I obtained my Master’s in Nursing as a Nurse Educator from GCSU and completed the SANE program at GCSU. I transitioned to working in the school system and engaging in clinical teaching at GCSU. Despite these achievements, I felt my nursing journey was still evolving. The introduction of GCSU's Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program affirmed my path. I believed that every step I took was guided by God, and in His perfect timing, I would achieve my lifelong aspiration. My supportive husband, Jonathan, has been by my side since my biology degree. We are a family of six, and despite our busy lives, we always prioritize our faith, finding solace in attending services at our home churches, Bold Spring Baptist Church and Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, both located in Sandersville, GA.

Meet Our Staff

staff photos at Providence OBGYN

Kayla Perdue, CMA

Dr. Bullen's Medical Assistant

Samantha Pickle, MA

Makayla Hardeman's Medical Assistant

Demi Lanford, RDMS

Kimberly Spivey, RPT

In-House Labcorp RPT
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