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247 Chateau Dr. Huntsville, AL 35801

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Allison Ruzicka, CRNP

About

Allison is from Huntsville, Alabama and graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She worked in the Neuro Intensive Care unit at Huntsville Hospital for 4 years. Allison obtained her Masters of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She taught medical surgical nursing as a clinical instructor while in graduate school. Allison is married to Jason, a Mechanical Engineer locally. Allison enjoys running, spending time with her family and dogs.

Medical Interests:

Allison is passionate about health and wellness, and enjoys educating patients on ways to improve overall health and wellness. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and the management of chronic conditions.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2018

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Masters of Science in Nursing, December 2013

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, May 2015

Robin Erwin, CRNP

About

Robin is from Huntsville, AL and graduated in 2012 with her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Huntsville Nurse Practitioner program. Prior to becoming a CRNP, she worked as a nurse in the Surgical Trauma ICU at Huntsville Hospital. Her husband Shannon is a nurse at Huntsville Hospital. They have a 5 year old daughter. When not serving our patients, Robin enjoys most spending time with her husband and daughter.

Medical Interests:

Robin enjoys educating her patients on diabetes care and diet, as well as medication management.  She also likes educating adolescents about their health and giving preventative guidance.  Robin is passionate about palliative care, and educating patients regarding end of life planning.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2012

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, May 1999

Amy Pittman, CRNP

About

Amy is originally from Lubbock, TX and graduated in 2014 with her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a CRNP, Amy served eleven years as an Aerospace Medical Service Technician in the United States Air Force before obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2011.  She worked for several years in a local Family Practice office as a registered nurse and has taught as a nursing clinical instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.  Amy is married to her husband Robert who is a Cybersecurity Engineer on Redstone Arsenal.  They have three daughters. Outside of her time serving our patients, Amy enjoys watching football and soccer, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Medical Interests:

Amy enjoys seeing the majority of our pediatric patient base and educating the patients and their parents.  Her other interests include women’s health and management of chronic conditions.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2014

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, December 2011

United States Air Force
Medical Service Apprentice Course, November 2000

Angelia Hart, CRNP

About

Angie is originally from Butler, Alabama and graduated in 2013 with a Master’s of Science as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. In 2015 she received her Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a CRNP she worked as a nurse in the Surgical Trauma ICU at Huntsville Hospital and taught as a nursing clinical Instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.  Angie is married to Michael, a Software Engineer on Redstone Arsenal. They are parents to 5 children and enjoy spending time together as a family.

Medical Interests:

Angie’s interests include managing and educating patients on diabetes care.  She also enjoys caring for special needs children and adults as well as providing geriatric care.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner, December 2015

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Masters of Science in Nursing, December 2013

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 2001

Kelley Rogers, CRNP

About

Kelley considers Huntsville, Alabama to be her hometown. Kelley received bachelor degrees in Biology and Nursing before working at Huntsville Hospital in the Surgical Trauma ICU as a Registered Nurse. Kelley received her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2015 from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She and her husband Michael, a chemist, were married in 2012. Together they enjoy the outdoors, family, friends and their dogs.

Medical Interests:

Kelly enjoys educating her patients on how to implement a healthy diet and exercise to assist in disease prevention.  Her other interests include working with pediatric patients as well as providing patient education.

Education

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, December 2015

University of Alabama at Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, December 2013

University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Bachelor of Science in Biology, May 2008

Brittney Childers, BSBA, CMA

About

Brittney is originally from Scottsboro, Alabama but moved closer to Huntsville several years ago.  Brittney joined the Innova team in 2015 and has led the Innova team forward into the Chateau Drive location. As Office Manager, Brittney is responsible for oversight of the Innova team as well as Innova guests. Brittney frequently works off-stage on projects, but she does still serve guests in clinic as well. On a calm day, you might catch her walking back from the Starbucks next door.

Personal Interests:

Brittney enjoys helping others and caring for patients, doing what she can to make their day better. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

Education

Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Northeast Community College
Certified Medical Assistant

Brooke Uptagrafft, MD, FAAFP

“Patients seek the aid of physicians for assistance in ending their suffering. Suffering can come in many different forms but for the one experiencing it, it is painful. I hope to center my practice on assisting my patient to end their own suffering. That could involve you taking a medicine prescribed, changing your diet, ending an addition, understanding more about your disease, adjusting your lifestyle to prevent further illness or even questioning your stressful thoughts. In my experience, physicians can provide sound medical advice but it is up to you, the patient, to take charge of your own physical and mental health.” – Dr. Brooke Uptagrafft –

About Our Medical Director

Dr. Brooke specializes in Family Medicine and has been in practice for six years . She operates her practice alongside her team of Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNP) to bring high quality healthcare to her patients as well as the community.

Dr. Brooke and her team work together with our patients on the following:

  • Managing chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, COPD, etc.
  • Nutrition
  • Fitness
  • Patient Education
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Maintaining a balance between physical and mental health
  • Helping patients find their own peace of mind in relation to their health or stressful lifestyle.

Education

St Vincent’s East Family Medicine Residency Program
Birmingham, AL July 2008-August 2011

University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL M.D., July 2004-May 2008

University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL M.D., July 2004-May 2008

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
B.S., Biochemistry, Summa cum Laude August 1999-December 2003

Professional
  • Chief Resident, St. Vincent’s East Family Medicine, Birmingham, AL 2010-2011
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS. PALS, ALSO
  • Memberships: American Academy of Family Physicians, Medical Association of State of Alabama