Dr. Jessie Fauntleroy, MD, MHMS, FACOG

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Jessie Fauntleroy, who serves patients in Minot, North Dakota.

A valued member of the obstetrics and gynecology team at Trinity Health Medical Office Building, Dr. Fauntleroy is dedicated to providing individualized care that meets a woman’s changing needs throughout her lifetime, including high-risk obstetrics and laparoscopy. 

Contributing to the education and development of future healthcare professionals in her field, she also serves as a Clinical Instructor within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

A graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Fauntleroy completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at SUNY University at Buffalo, where she served as chief resident and assumed leadership roles in promoting wellness among mothers and newborns. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Health Management Systems.

A junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), Dr. Fauntleroy is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society.

Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

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