Dr. Tate is amazing he delivered my last 2 children (not csections) after I had 2 csections with a different provider. He believes in the woman's ability to birth. Congratulations Dr. T!

I have had two VBACs with Dr Tate, I couldn't think of a more deserving doctor

Dr. Tate is a rare gem in the obstetrical community, and so very deserving of this award for his compassion, skill, belief in birth, and committment to practicing evidence-based medicine even when it goes against the grain. Congratulations to Dr. Tate and many thanks for all that you do!

dr tate allowed me to vbac my second child and allowed my heart to heal after i was taken for a c section for convience and to make more money. dr tate treats women and babies with respect and trusts in Gods creation of delievery without interventions unless needed for safety. Thanks Dr. Tate for treating us with respect and love. Cant wait for baby number 3!

I had a VBAC with Dr Tate in 2008. His respect for women and Birth is just astounding. I was so moved by how far above and beyond he went for me, and daily goes for all women, that my sons middle name is Joseph, in his honor. He's always willing to do what is right, even when the rest of the obstetric world is working for convenience. Thank you, Dr Tate!

I've had 2 VBACs after 2 prior cesareans with Dr Tate. He believed in me and gave me confidence when other doctors didn't care. I am so glad that I was able to avoid unnecessary surgery because of his care. He is so deserving of this award!

The Tate acolytes were sure lined up for this. Business must be good!

Congratulations Dr. Tate! So deserving!! Dr. T allowed me to have a vaginal breech birth for a 1st baby (therefore unproven pelvis) when every other doc in ATL said no, c/s only. Thanks Dr T!!

I would venture to guess that a doctor who is nationally recognized as being outstanding in his field, as this award demonstrates, has more going for him than just acolytes. I would also venture to guess business could be better if he opened his practice to include other doctors and expand , but he is dedicated to each and every patient in a way that is rare to almost extinct.

Dr Tate was my ob with my second child- and I wish I would have known about him with my first ( unlike my first on who told me point blank that she was on call the next day so she needed me to hurry up). He is compassionate, factual, patient, and lets a women be empowered to assist in making decisions about her own body and the birth of her child- in other words, he conducts himself in the way one wishes all doctors would, but sadly don't. He is a true gemstone in a medical field full of sharks, and I wish all women could experience prenatal care/ labor and delivery in the way he treats his patients. I can not imagine a person more deserving of this award. Thank you for all you do Dr Tate!

I have had 2 VBACs with Dr Tate. I was 15 days late with my first VBAC without an induction because Dr Tate believed in my body's ability to give birth. He is a true gem and deserves this award more than anyone. Thank you again Dr Tate!

Congratulations to Dr. Tate!

I switched to Dr. Tate at 35 weeks with my second baby and have now had three VBACs with him. (I'm also the author of this article and the patient in the picture). Dr. Tate is one of a kind. He has helped so many women, he really deserves this award :)

Dr. Tate's publicity machine seems to be as well lubed as his forceps today! One glowing review after another...

Congratulations to Dr. Tate! He definitely deserves this award! We are blessed to have such a skilled and caring OB who practices evidence based medicine!

Dr. Tate has never been my OB, but I have had a lot of friends who use him, and I only hear great reports. He is wonderful asset to the birthing community in Atlanta. I would use him if I were to get pregnant again.

His primary c-section rate is very low, and outcomes very good. Too bad we don't have more doctors who have breech skills (his outcomes are very good because he's skilled in this lost tool). He has a great record for VBACS (another lost skill for many OB's).

He's not perfect - no doctor can please everyone, but he really cares about his patients.

I had a VBAC with Dr. Tate in 2008 and again in November 2012. He is an excellent doctor. Smart, intuitive, calm, and is not at all threatened by informed, smart women patients (he prefers them actually). Without him I certainly would have had a c-section in November if I had been with almost any other doctor.

Dr. Tate is one of a kind! Although my two oldest were born on the west coast (non-C section), I went to Dr. Tate when I moved to Atlanta and was pregnant with my third- and my delivery and recovery after this labor were worlds better than with my others. Instead of being in pain and needing meds for weeks just to cope, I was fine- able to fully function and didn't need pain killers because I wasn't in pain! He guided me, made me feel empowered, and is a very well deserving recipient of this award! I only wish there were more doctors out there like him.

I am due to have my first VBA2C (VBAC after 2 c-sections) with Dr Tate this month. I spent 2 years before I got pregnant looking into him and he overwhelmingly was suggested for a true opportunity at a VBAC and natural birth. When I found out I was pregnant I called his office first thing. He is almost 2 hours away from me and has been worth every penny in the extra gas spent and every minuet of extra time used. My pervious C-sections were very traumatic for me and my old OB always left me feeling like a less than. Like he was some how superior to me. Dr Tate has never left me feeling that way. He has been the very first OB I've ever seen who has taken the time to explain things to me and help me to analyze why I would make certain choices. He is straight forward and doesn't sugar coat anything. He will treat you like a person who is capable of critical thinking instead of a number on a chart. And in my opinion he has a great sense of humor. He has kind and personable stuff in his office. Just a pleasure to go to visits. It isn't the sterile stiff and uncomfortable environment you're used to in doctors offices. And this is coming from someone who has crippling social anxieties. I don't like people and hardly leave my house and I enjoy going to his office for a visit.

Dr. Tate first treated me for infertility with compassion and wisdom. Then, over the next nine years, he delivered all five of my children, may G-d bless them. with nearly zero medical intervention. He deserves every accolade.

I have seen Doctor Tate at work at numerous births - his skills and his character are a true gift to expecting families - we are lucky to have him here in Atlanta.

Clicker has left two snarky comments alleging a conspiracy is afoot. Who are you? Since you do not identify yourself and clearly have had no personal experience with Dr. Tate, why do you feel compelled to cast aspersions on this humble and dedicated physician?

Congratulations Dr.Tate!!!! Dr.Tate is an amazing health care provider who truly deserves this award! He delivered my second child who was a VBAC. He stood up for my right to birth my child the way a woman's body is intended to deliver! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Dr. Tate!!! - Jessica Waldrop

Congrats, Dr. Tate!

Congratulations to Dr. Tate. I wish there were more providers out there like him.

Dr. Tate changes lives. I switched to him at 38.5 weeks when I found out my baby had flipped breech. Not only was he willing to help me to deliver the baby breech without a c-section but he had the knowledge and skills to manually flip her head down when I was 40 weeks 6 days. I went on to 42 weeks 2 days before having an induction. Had I been with any other provider, I would have had a c-section for sure. My #2 also flipped breech for many weeks and I wasn't worried because I knew I was in the best hands. Dr. Tate cares so much about his patients. He's truly amazing and we are so lucky to have him in our community. Thank you for all you do Dr. Tate, you are a real gem!