Born in Houma, Louisiana, Dr. Andre attended Terrebonne High School and received her BS in biology at Nicholls State University. Dr. Andre earned her MD at LSUHSC-Shreveport. She completed her residency training in OB/GYN at UTMB-Galveston, Texas. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics/Gynecology.
In her practice, Dr Andre especially enjoys the opportunity to speak with and educate women of all ages about their sexual health. As a member of NAMS and ISSWSH, Dr Andre continuously updated her awareness of treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and obesity. Her membership in these organizations along with her membership in the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) allows for her advocacy for the fair and equal allocation of resources for women’s health.
Dr Andre is married with two stepchildren. She does have a favorite child---his name is Beaux and he is a gorgeous small, black chihuahua. In her free time Dr Andre enjoys birdwatching and reading with Beaux on her lap
Shelly became a resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana after graduating from Nicholls State University in 2001 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing as a Women’s Health Practitioner from the University of South Alabama in 2009. She recently earned a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Leadership and Organizational Management from Northwestern State University in 2021. In addition to working here at Care and Comfort with Dr. Andre , she is employed at Nicholls State University in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, where she teaches Maternal/Child Nursing, leading students to care for women during childbirth on labor and delivery. She is very passionate about Women’s Health and her previous employment includes 15 years in labor and delivery, and 12 years of practice in the OB/GYN setting. She is passionate about teaching, and loves empowering women through education. She is married and the mother of two beautiful children.
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