Experience a Holistic Approach to Childbirth with Physicians and Midwives of Macon

Dr. Kehl was born in Ashland, OH and raised in Warner Robins, GA.  He attended Duke University graduating with a degree in Psychology. Subsequently, he enrolled in the Masters of Education program at Mercer University and briefly taught and coached in Warner Robins. He then earned his Master’s Degree in Anatomy and Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He completed specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA, prior to returned to Macon, GA to begin private practice in 1986. Dr. Kehl practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology for over 20 years but now concentrates on office Gynecology, hormonal balance/replacement therapy, and medically supervised weight loss.

Dr. Kehl is married with two daughters, three grandchildren, and two dogs. He is a proud member of Ingleside Baptist Church and enjoys traveling domestically, hiking, college football and basketball, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Barnes has been in practice since 1995 and is a graduate of Duke University and the Medical College of Georgia. He completed OB/GYN residency at Wake Forest. His father and grandfather were both OB/GYN physicians as well.  He and his wife have 9 children, 7 girls and 2 boys.  They currently have 9 grandchildren. Dr. Barnes is also the medical director for Core Solutions Pregnancy Center.  He is a passionate soccer and Duke basketball fan. Dr. Barnes was instrumental in bringing 24/7 midwifery care to middle Georgia and serves as one of our collaborative physicians for women with high risk pregnancies and those needing cesarean sections. 

Dr. Durso has been in practice since 2001.  He is a graduate of the University of Miami and completed his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Dr. Durso and his wife have 4 children. He is a passionate  reader and music fan and enjoys video games in his spare time. Dr. Durso played a large role in the establishment of Midwives of Macon and serves as one of our collaborative physicians, providing women with higher risk pregnancies the expertise and reassurance needed for a healthy pregnancy. 

Dr. Ekeledo has been in practice since 2022.  She is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Dr. Ekeledo and her husband, who is also a physician, have 2 children. She loves spending time with her family. Dr. Ekeledo is a 3rd generation OBGYN and a 4th generation doctor. She loves getting to work side by side with her father, Dr. Barnes. She serves as one of our collaborative physicians, providing women with higher risk pregnancies the expertise and reassurance needed for a healthy pregnancy.