Caring for women throughout all stages of life since 1970

Nicole Budd, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a clinical focus in women’s health and OB/GYN care. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for women across all stages of life, including comprehensive well-woman exams, contraceptive counseling, prenatal and postpartum care, and menopause management.

Nicole completed her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner program at Chamberlain University and brings a strong background in critical care, perioperative nursing, and trauma-informed patient care. Her clinical training includes hands-on experience in OB/GYN, primary care, and pediatrics, where she developed advanced skills in preventive care, patient education, and women’s health procedures.

Prior to nursing, Nicole earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, which helped shape her holistic approach to patient care. She is passionate about the mind-body connection and emphasizes wellness through exercise, nutrition, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle habits.

Nicole is experienced in evaluating and treating a wide range of gynecologic concerns, including abnormal uterine bleeding, PCOS, pelvic pain, vaginitis, urinary concerns, and STIs. She is committed to creating a supportive, respectful environment where patients feel heard, informed, and empowered in their healthcare decisions.

An active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Nicole remains committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based care. She also maintains certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

She strives to create a supportive, respectful environment where patients feel heard, informed, and empowered in their healthcare decisions.

Nicole joins the Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht care team June 30.

Dr. Regina Nagy is a board-certified OBGYN with more than a decade of experience caring for women in both community and academic settings. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed her residency at Detroit Medical Center. She also holds a Master of Science in Anatomy and maintains certifications in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM®), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Dr. Nagy provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, including labor and delivery support, preventive well-woman exams and screenings, routine gynecologic care, contraception counseling, menopause management, and urgent gynecologic care. In addition to her work as an OB/GYN generalist and hospitalist, she has served as a clinical assistant professor, teaching and mentoring medical students and OB/GYN residents.

Dr. Nagy believes the foundation of exceptional women's healthcare is listening. She takes the time to understand each patient's unique experiences, concerns, and goals, and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports informed, shared decision-making.

Outside of work, Dr. Nagy enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Nagy will join the Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht team on September 14 and looks forward to caring for women throughout the community.

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Dr. Melissa Hernandez spent her middle and high school years in Charles Town, West Virginia, making her return to the Frederick area especially meaningful. Her journey to medicine began at West Virginia University, where she earned both her bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and her medical degree. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where she trained in a high-acuity, high-volume program caring for complex obstetric patients and performing gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Hernandez is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care rooted in trust, respect, and open communication. She combines the latest evidence-based medicine with a personalized approach, partnering with each patient to support their health and individual goals.

Her clinical interests include comprehensive obstetric care, high-risk obstetrics, preventive women's health, contraception, and the management of common gynecologic conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids. She also has a special interest in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, perinatal mental health, and robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery. She is currently pursuing certification in obesity medicine to further expand her expertise in promoting women's lifelong health and wellness.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Hernandez enjoys traveling, running, practicing Pilates, reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to return to the Frederick area and looks forward to caring for the women and families in her community.

Dr. Hernandez joins the Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht team in September.