Provider Profile

Alexa L. Swailes, MD, FACOG

OB/GYN and Complex Obstetric Surgery services at Regional One Health

Alexa L. Swailes, MD, FACOG is a board-certified OB/GYN physician at Regional One Health. She earned her medical degree at Pennsylvania State University of College of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Dr. Swailes is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching throughout her career.

Her work has been published in journals including Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, Preventive Medicine Reports, and Annals of Medicine and Surgery. She is a frequent presenter at professional conferences nationally and internationally.

Dr. Swailes is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

She speaks English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

Certifications

Specialty

OB/GYN and Complex Obstetric Surgery

Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Residency

OB/GYN, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Locations

Regional Medical Center

877 Jefferson Avenue

Memphis, TN 38103

(901) 545-7100

Get Directions

Videos

No videos available.

Podcasts

No podcasts available.

Articles

Kristen Wilkerson was in a serious accident a week before her wedding. Her Regional One Health team made sure she had the big day she deserved.

March 4, 2026 | Foundation, News, Patient Stories, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Specialties, Trauma

Kristen and Aaron were one week away from their wedding when she was in a horrific motorcycle accident. However, trauma proved no match for determination, love, and the miracle workers…

“We’re so good at making it work!” Karla Arnold is investing in Regional One Health’s future in her roles as nurse, mentor, and leader

March 3, 2026 | Employee Spotlight, Foundation, News, Nursing

After over 10 years in nursing at Regional One Health, Karla Arnold has made an impact on countless lives. Along with the patients and families she cares for in the…

Regional One Health's Maternal One Model Program is building a healthier community, one mom at a time

February 26, 2026 | Foundation, News, Women's Services

Regional One Health's Maternal One Model (MOM) Program is designed to connect expectant moms with the health care and social support resources they need to thrive. By helping patients access…