Shanda Clayton, DNP, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner located in Atlanta, GA
Shanda Clayton, DNP, is a nurse practitioner serving patients at Atlanta Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates, where she joined the team in July 2025.
Shanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. She went on to complete both her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts.
While completing her doctoral studies, Dr. Clayton conducted research focused on the management of gestational diabetes in pregnant Hispanic women. Her work was published in the Journal of Diabetes Nursing, highlighting her commitment to advancing clinical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
With a strong background in women’s health, Shanda is passionate about patient education, preventative care, and supporting women in making informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Shanda resides in Atlanta with her spouse. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, exercising, and cooking.

Shanda Clayton, DNP, is a nurse practitioner serving patients at Atlanta Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates, where she joined the team in July 2025.
Shanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. She went on to complete both her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts.
While completing her doctoral studies, Dr. Clayton conducted research focused on the management of gestational diabetes in pregnant Hispanic women. Her work was published in the Journal of Diabetes Nursing, highlighting her commitment to advancing clinical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
With a strong background in women’s health, Shanda is passionate about patient education, preventative care, and supporting women in making informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Shanda resides in Atlanta with her spouse. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, exercising, and cooking.