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 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 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 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 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 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 obtained her Advanced Practice degree from the University of South Alabama in 2011. Since then, she has practiced in Urgent Care, Cardiology, and Aesthetics.
Lauren obtained her Advanced Practice degree from the University of South Alabama in 2011. Since then, she has practiced in Urgent Care, Cardiology, and Aesthetics.
Lauren joined the AlphaCare team in 2023 with the addition of our new Alabama locations. A lifelong native of Fairhope, Lauren takes special pride in caring for the community that she grew up in.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Devon joined AlphaCare in 2021 and has been overseeing our Occupational Health services since 2023. She is the AlphaCare liason to our many corporate partners and strives to ensure that all of our occupational health clients receive outstanding services.
Devon joined AlphaCare in 2021 and has been overseeing our Occupational Health services since 2023. 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 Devon by reaching out to any of our locations or via a message to our website.