Meet Our Team

Highly Trained Providers

George Loukatos, MD

Staff Physician

Dr. Loukatos has spent the past 18 years working in and managing emergency departments, and has the knowledge and experience necessary to take care of any condition that walks through the door.

George Loukatos, MD

Dr. Loukatos has spent the past 18 years working in and managing emergency departments, and has the knowledge and experience necessary to take care of any condition that walks through the door.

His years of experience have taught him that most patients who end up in the ER can be cared for in the Urgent Care setting, at a fraction of the cost and in a more comfortable environment. It is this experience that sparked the vision for AlphaCare. Dr Loukatos is committed to offering a new option to patients of the Gulf Coast by providing the best possible care in an environment that is fast, friendly, and cost-efficient.

Ashley Guy, PA-C

Staff Provider

A native of Fairhope for the past 30 years, Ashley began her career as a Physician Assistant when she graduated from the University of Southern Alabama’s PA program 23 years ago.

Ashley Guy, PA-C

A native of Fairhope for the past 30 years, Ashley began her career as a Physician Assistant when she graduated from the University of Southern Alabama’s PA program 23 years ago.

Her practice history includes over a decade in the emergency department as well as several years of orthopedics, cardiology, urology, and dermatology.

Her vast experience serves as the foundation for the exceptional care she provides as a full-time provider at our Fairhope and Spanish Fort locations.

Lindsey Parker, FNP

Staff Provider

Lindsey brings her years of experience as both an ER nurse and an ER Nurse Practitioner to AlphaCare. This ER experience is the foundation that allows her to handle her urgent care cases with a high level of expertise.

Lindsey Parker, FNP

Lindsey brings her years of experience as both an ER nurse and an ER Nurse Practitioner to AlphaCare. This ER experience is the foundation of the broad knowledge base that allows her to handle her urgent care cases with a high level of expertise.

A long term resident of Ocean Springs, Lindsey enjoys taking care of her neighbors at our Ocean Springs location. She also serves as the Provider Performance Improvement Specialist for AlphaCare and helps ensure that all providers deliver the best possible care to our patients

Melissa Moore, FNP

Staff Provider

Melissa brings over a decade of experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner to her patients at AlphaCare. Prior to joining AlphaCare in 2022, Melissa worked in the urgent care setting as well as in the occupatinal health and primary care space.

Melissa Moore, FNP

Melissa brings over a decade of experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner to her patients at AlphaCare. Prior to joining AlphaCare in 2022, Melissa worked in the urgent care setting as well as in the occupatinal health and primary care space.

She prides herself on providing empathetic, quality healthcare with a focus on patient assessment and education. Melissa works at all of our Mississippi locations but practices primarily at AlphaCare Urgent Care Biloxi.

Michele McLeod, FNP

Staff Provider

Michele McLeod has over 30 years of clinical experience. She has served as the lead provider and assistant medical director for a large Urgent Care network, as well as owning and operating her own medical practice.

Michele McLeod, FNP

Michele McLeod has over 30 years of clinical experience, which includes a background in critical care nursing prior to her career as a nurse practitioner. She has served as the lead provider and assistant medical director for a large Urgent Care network, as well as owning and operating her own medical practice.

Her areas of expertise include occupational health, women's health, dermatology and wound repair, and health maintenance and wellness. McLeod draws upon this experience to provide complete and compassionate care to her patients at AlphaCare.

Charles Strange, FNP

Staff Provider

Charles began his career in medicine as a nurse at a Level II trauma center before going on to complete his advanced practice degree at the University of Southern MS, where he was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society.

Charles Strange, FNP

Charles began his career in medicine as a nurse at a Level II trauma center before going on to complete his advanced practice degree at the University of Southern MS, where he was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society. He spent the next 5 years practicing in the Urgent Care space before joining AlphaCare in 2024.

Charles has a passion for quality, efficient care that is reflected in his practice at AlphaCare. He can be found at all 3 Mississippi locations but primarily practices at our Biloxi Urgent Care center.

Lauren Niemeyer, FNP

Staff Provider

Lauren earned her Advanced Practice degree from the University of South Alabama in 2011. Since then, she has gained extensive experience in urgent care, cardiology, and aesthetics.

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Lauren Niemeyer, FNP

Lauren earned her Advanced Practice degree from the University of South Alabama in 2011. Since then, she has gained extensive experience in urgent care, cardiology, and aesthetics. She joined the AlphaCare team in 2023 with the launch of our Alabama locations and takes great pride in providing high-quality care to the Fairhope community.

Nathan Payne, FNP

Staff Provider

Nathan began his career in acute care an emergency department nurse, where he practiced for over 15 years before deciding to pursue his practitioner degree.

Nathan Payne, FNP

Nathan began his career in acute care an emergency department nurse, where he practiced for over 15 years before deciding to pursue his practitioner degree.

He graduated from the University of South Mississippi in 2014 and has been practicing as an emergency department, family practice, and hospitalist practitioner since. Nathan can be found splitting his time between all three Mississippi locations and has quickly become an integral part of the AlphaCare Team.

Amanda Scorsone - FNP

Staff Provider

Amanda received her Master of Science from Colorado State University after serving in the United States Navy. She joined AlphaCare in November of 2021 and has quickly become a favorite of our patients.

Amanda Scorsone - FNP

Amanda received her Master of Science from Colorado State University after serving in the United States Navy. She spent several years caring for our active duty military, their families, and veterans.

She also independently ran a State Health Department clinic and was the chief operator at a COVID-19 testing site. She joined AlphaCare in November of 2021 and has quickly become a favorite of our patients.

Brian Gibson- FNP

Staff Provider

Brian began his career as a nurse in the intensive care unit before moving to a nurse in a Level II trauma center. He completed his advanced practice degree at the University of South Alabama. He has experience in cardiology and emergency medicine prior to joining the AlphaCare team.

Brian Gibson, FNP

Brian began his career as a nurse in the intensive care unit before moving to a nurse in a Level II trauma center. He completed his advanced practice degree at the University of South Alabama. He has experience in cardiology and emergency medicine prior to joining the AlphaCare team.

Brian has a passion for providing compassionate, quality, and efficient care to all patients. He can be found at all of our Mississippi locations but practices primarily at AlphaCare Urgent Care Gulfport.

Katie Kidd- FNP

Staff Provider

Katie began her nursing career over thirty years ago working in critical care and later in diabetes management. She pursued her advanced degree in 2008 at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS.

Katie Kidd, FNP

Katie began her nursing career over thirty years ago working in critical care and later in diabetes management. She pursued her advanced degree in 2008 at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS. She relocated to the Gulf Coast in 2018 and brings experience in occupational health, urgent care and most recently primary care.

Katie loves the Gulf Coast, she is excited about planting roots here and is happy to be a part of the AlphaCare family at the new location in Pass Christian.

Rachael Lee- FNP

Staff Provider

Rachael spent 15 years as a nurse before transitioning to a family nurse practitioner role and has since worked in ambulatory acute care since 2022. She primarily worked in the Emergency room for most of her nursing career.

Rachael Lee- FNP

Rachael spent 15 years as a nurse before transitioning to a family nurse practitioner role and has since worked in ambulatory acute care since 2022. She primarily worked in the Emergency room for most of her nursing career.

Rachael brings extensive experience assessing and caring for patients across all age groups.

Amanda Lord- FNP

Staff Provider

Amanda is originally from Washington County, Alabama. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2011, followed by her Master's Degree in Nursing in 2017.

Amanda Lord- FNP

Amanda is originally from Washington County, Alabama. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2011, followed by her Master's Degree in Nursing in 2017. Her professional background includes experience in various medical settings, with a significant portion of her career spent in the emergency room.

She has also worked in primary care, and she believes that this blend of primary care and ER experience makes working in urgent care an ideal fit for her skills and interests. Amanda is a mother of two children and enjoys caring for kids and the residents of Baldwin County.

Joe Ramirez PA-C

Staff Provider

Joe began his medical career in the Military as a Navy Corpsman before completing his Advanced Practice Degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Joe Ramirez PA-C

Joe began his medical career in the Military as a Navy Corpsman before completing his Advanced Practice Degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He retired from the military in 2021 with 28 years of service, with the last 10 being a physician assistant with an emphasis in emergency medicine, urgent care, occupational health, and family medicine.

Prior to joining AlphaCare Urgent Care, Joe worked in occupational health and urgent care. Joe focuses on providing quality care that is educational and patient oriented. He works at all of our Mississippi locations.

Lindsey Bailey, FNP

Staff Provider

Lindsey has been a registered nurse since 2010 and a nurse practitioner since 2015. She has practiced both as and RN and NP primarily in the emergency department and urgent care settings throughout her career, as well as short time in Pediatrics.

Lindsey Bailey, FNP

Lindsey has been a registered nurse since 2010 and a nurse practitioner since 2015. She has practiced both as and RN and NP primarily in the emergency department and urgent care settings throughout her career, as well as short time in Pediatrics.

She was born and raised in Central New York, has since lived in several states throughout the east coast. In 2023 she, her husband and 3 children relocated to Baldwin County, and have quickly grown to love the area and its people.

Amber Tarver- FNP

Staff Provider

After more than a decade at the bedside in the hospital setting Amber decided to earn an advanced practice degree with a goal to do even more for the patients she served. Dual certified in both family and acute care she brings 18 years cumulative nursing experience and has practiced as a provider in pulmonary medicine, emergency medicine, and as a hospitalist.

Amber Tarver- FNP

After more than a decade at the bedside in the hospital setting Amber decided to earn an advanced practice degree with a goal to do even more for the patients she served. Dual certified in both family and acute care she brings 18 years cumulative nursing experience and has practiced as a provider in pulmonary medicine, emergency medicine, and as a hospitalist.

Illness and health concerns from the common cold to cancer creates a state of stress. Amber strives to always practice active listening and attention to detail to ensure optimal personalized wellness and is committed to continue to be a lifelong learner to give the best to the community.

Dr. Melissa King, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-BC

Staff Provider

Dr. Melissa King is a Board-Certified Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine and disaster response across the U.S. She is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Interactive Provider Response (ViPR).

Dr. Melissa King, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-BC

Dr. Melissa King is a Board-Certified Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine and disaster response across the U.S. She is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Virtual Interactive Provider Response (ViPR).

A national leader in telehealth innovation and advanced practice provider (APP) practice, Dr. King has held key executive roles at Ochsner Health, eMD Telehealth Solutions, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she developed and led advanced TelEmergency and APP programs.

She is the former President and Treasurer of the Mississippi Board of Nursing and previously served as Southeast Regional Director for the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. Dr. King is a frequent national speaker and published expert in telehealth, workforce utilization, and quality of care.

Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including Emergency Nurse Practitioner of the Year, Nurse of Distinction, and Healthcare Hero. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and her Master’s in Nursing from the Mississippi University for Women.

Justin Tillman, FNP

Staff Provider

Justin has experience in assessing and caring for patients of all ages in an urgent care setting. Justin can be found at all four Mississippi AlphaCare locations.

Justin Tillman, FNP

Justin began his career as a nurse in surgery at a Level 1 trauma center University of Mississippi Medical Center for 5 years before completing his advanced practice degree at University of Southern Mississippi in 2021. Justin moved to the coast in 2021 and started his NP career in Urgent Cares.

Justin has experience in assessing and caring for patients of all ages in an urgent care setting. Justin can be found at all four Mississippi AlphaCare locations. Justin loves spending his free time with his family.

Timothy Tisdale, PA-C

Staff Provider

As a PA he has experience working with a hospitalist team, in pain management and cardiology prior to joining the AlphaCare family. He is known for his compassionate approach and takes pride in treating each patient with the care and respect that they deserve.

Timothy Tisdale, PA-C

Tim's passion for emergency medicine began with his introduction to healthcare during Emergency Medical Technician training. He later received his Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies at University of South Alabama, building upon a prior Master of Science in Biology. As a PA he has experience working with a hospitalist team, in pain management and cardiology prior to joining the AlphaCare family.

Tim has been a resident of Baldwin County for over a decade, where he is deeply rooted in the community, and values the connections he builds with his patients. He is known for his compassionate approach and takes pride in treating each patient with the care and respect that they deserve. Outside of work, Tim enjoys spending time with his family, which remains his greatest source of joy and inspiration.

Administrative Staff

Regina Hansen

Director of Operations

Ms. Hansen began her career at AlphaCare as a Medical Tech after many years spent in the Emergency Department. Her commitment to excellent patient care has led her to the roles of Lead Med Tech, Clinical Coordinator, and now Director of Operations.

Regina Hansen

Ms. Hansen began her career at AlphaCare as a Medical Tech after many years spent in the Emergency Department. Her commitment to excellent patient care has led her to the roles of Lead Med Tech, Clinical Coordinator, and now Director of Operations.

Regina acts as the patient liason for all clinical concerns at AlphaCare, and her priority is to ensure that every patient has the best possible experience at our centers. She may be reached by calling any of our centers or via a message to our website.

Stacey Guyer

Lead Med Tech – Alabama Operations

Ms. Guyer brought many years of experience in the Emergency Department and Hospital systems to AlphaCare. Her exemplary performance has led her to be tasked with the duties of Lead Med Tech in our Alabama urgent care centers.

Stacey Guyer

Ms. Guyer brought many years of experience in the Emergency Department and Hospital systems to AlphaCare when she joined our practice in 2022. Since joining the team, her exemplary performance has led her to be tasked with the duties of Lead Med Tech in our Alabama urgent care centers.

She may be found practicing at both of our Alabama locations, and continues to provide the exemplary care that makes AlphaCare Urgent Care the preferred provider of emergency services in Baldwin County.

Michael Anne Varnado

Lead Med Tech – Mississippi Operations

Ms. Varnado completed her formal training as a Medical Assistant at BlueCliff Technical College in Gulfport. She joined AlphaCare in 2019 and has been providing outstanding patient care since.

Michael Anne Varnado

Ms. Varnado completed her formal training as a Medical Assistant at BlueCliff Technical College in Gulfport. She joined AlphaCare in 2019 and has been providing outstanding patient care since. She is now tasked with ensuring that our Mississippi patient receive the unparalleled care that has become the AlphaCare standard.

Brittany O'Meara

Occupational Health Coordinator

Brittany joined us in 2023 and has been overseeing our Occupational Health services since January 2025. She is the AlphaCare liason to our many corporate partners and strives to ensure that all of our occupational health clients receive outstanding services.

Brittany O'Meara

Brittany joined AlphaCare in 2023 and has been overseeing our Occupational Health services since January 2025. She is the AlphaCare liason to our many corporate partners and strives to ensure that all of our occupational health clients receive outstanding services. Employers interested in our occupational health services may contact Brittney by reaching out to any of our locations or via a message to our website.