About Atlantic OB-GYN

At Atlantic OB-GYN, our goal is to meet or exceed your expectations and to help you and your family stay healthy for years to come.

Your good health and well being are our primary concerns. We are dedicated to providing you with cost-effective, quality health care in a warm, compassionate environment. We believe that it is important for you to feel comfortable and well cared for at Atlantic OB-GYN, so we will take the time to speak with you and understand your unique needs. Simply put, we are committed to caring for you and your family as we would care for our own family.

About the Doctor
About Our Nurse Practitioner

About the Doctor

Dr. Timothy J. Hardy earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1985, after receiving his undergraduate degree at University of Virginia. After completing an internship at Jersey Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, and a residency in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department of Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C., he opened his private practice in Chesapeake, Virginia in 1990.

Currently, in addition to maintaining his practice, Dr. Hardy contributes a monthly column to Tidewater Women, a popular regional magazine. The articles cover a variety of gynecological and obstetrical subjects.

Dr. Hardy has been the recipient of the following honors:

• Dougherty Fellowship – Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center
• Student Fellowship from South Atlantic Obstetrics Association for Publication – “Pre-eclampsia: A Hypothesis for Its Etiology”
• First place in the Boehringer Ingelheim Centennial Award, sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology, for “Pre-eclampsia: A Hypothesis for Its Etiology”

About Our Nurse Practitioner

Melissa R. Waddell, WHNP

Mrs. Waddell joined our practice in January 2005. She and her husband, Neal, are natives of the Hampton Roads area and have now returned to raise their sons, Tyler and Ashton. Mrs. Waddell has earned several degrees beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Virginia Tech,  a certificate in Microbiology/Immunology from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing, both from VCU.

Prior to becoming a women's health nurse practitioner, Mrs. Waddell worked as a registered nurse in the mother/infant unit at VCU Health Systems in downtown Richmond. She also served as a clinical instructor-adjunct faculty member through VCU's School of Nursing, where she taught students the necessary clinical skills to care for patients. Mrs. Waddell has served in many professional organizations such as the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society, and the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners.

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If you would like to schedule an appointment with our experienced, compassionate medical professionals, please contact our practice today.