Williamson Medical Center (WMC) welcomed its first baby of 2023, Ayan Elsayed, Jan. 1, at 12:15 p.m. Elsayed is the son of Fadoua Fares and Hani Elsayed. He was born weighing seven pounds and three ounces at 20.25 inches long.

Elsayed was delivered by Dr. Nina Fredericks. In celebration of his arrival as the first baby of 2023, WMC and the WMC Foundation presented the family with a special gift basket.

“Today, as we enter 2023 with hopes for a fresh start and new beginnings, it was my absolute privilege to welcome this first child into the world,” said Dr. Fredericks. “I have treasured getting to know them during their pregnancy, and I am thrilled to cheer them on as they begin their journey as parents. Thank you to the staff on Williamson Medical Center’s Labor and Delivery floor, especially their nurse Erin Gleaves, who took amazing care of them. It is an honor to be a part of these special moments, and I cannot think of a better way to start the year.”

ABOUT WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER | Williamson Medical Center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, 24-hour emergency care, preventive health screenings and wellness activities. Services offered by Williamson Medical Center are developed to provide the most cost-effective, convenient and accessible healthcare possible. More than 825 providers represent over 60 medical specialties and sub-specialties. The caliber of physicians and care at Williamson Medical Center continues to advance the way healthcare is delivered to our region with compassion and convenience unique to WMC. Our campus also houses Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, which provides pediatric emergent and inpatient care, and Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee – the region’s premiere destination for orthopaedic excellence. In addition, WMC’s Williamson Medical Group includes more than 40 providers offering everything from primary care to surgery to pulmonary and sleep medicine.