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Navigating Women’s Health Over a Lifetime: Why Your GP is Your Best Ally

Navigating Women’s Health Over a Lifetime: Why Your GP is Your Best Ally

by admin | Aug 21, 2024 | Health Goals, Well Being

Women’s health is a dynamic, lifelong journey that evolves as you transition through different stages of life. From the excitement and challenges of adolescence to the wisdom and experience of the golden years, each phase comes with its own set of health...
Beat the Summer Heat: Stay Safe During Hot Alabama Days

Beat the Summer Heat: Stay Safe During Hot Alabama Days

by admin | Aug 7, 2024 | Fitness, Health Goals, Well Being

Beat the Summer Heat: Staying Safe and Healthy During Hot Alabama Days Hey there, Huntsville friends! Summer is in full swing, and with it comes the blazing heat that can make even the most seasoned Southerner break a sweat. Heat stroke can sneak up on anyone so it is...
Spring into Wellness: Seasonal Allergies and Tips for Managing

Spring into Wellness: Seasonal Allergies and Tips for Managing

by admin | Jul 24, 2024 | Health Goals, Healthcare, Well Being

Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, affect millions of people worldwide. Symptoms like sneezing, itching, runny nose, and watery eyes can make life uncomfortable during certain times of the year. Understanding how to manage these symptoms...
Invest in Your Future: Why Preventative Care is Key to Long-Term Wellbeing

Invest in Your Future: Why Preventative Care is Key to Long-Term Wellbeing

by admin | Jul 10, 2024 | Healthcare, Well Being

Taking care of your health is like taking care of your car – routine maintenance prevents major breakdowns. Similarly, routine preventative care for your body can catch potential health issues early, making them easier to treat. Here at Innova Primary Care, we know...
Conquering Chronic Pain: Treatment Options and Relief Strategies

Conquering Chronic Pain: Treatment Options and Relief Strategies

by admin | Jun 26, 2024 | Healthcare, Well Being

Chronic pain is a complex and challenging condition that affects approximately 50 million people in the United States according to research from the CDC. Unlike acute pain, which typically arises from a specific injury or illness and resolves once the underlying cause...
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Kortni McCall, DO

Dr McCall

“‘The quality of mercy is not strained.  It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath. It is twice blest: It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.’ – Portia,  William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice, Act 4, Scene 1.

This quote was inscribed upon a large rock plaque that was visible daily to all medical residents, including myself.  Every day, for three years, I read this quote both at the beginning and the end of my 12 and 24 hour shifts.  The quote has now become a personal motto for me during my medical career.  Serving patients in need of medical care is definitely a privilege and an honor, but, even more so, a blessing.  I wish to form physician-patient relationship with you that will help improve your physical health, mental health, and overall well-being” – Dr. Kortni McCall, D.O.

About Dr. McCall

Dr. McCall specializes in internal medicine as well as hospital medicine, caring for patients here at Innova Primary Care as well as patients at Crestwood Medical Center.  She enjoys reading on a variety of topics, listening to an eclectic range of musical tastes, as well as traveling the world. She teaches medical students who are in the process of becoming physicians themselves.  She participates in medical mission trips and is especially interested in sea turtle conservation efforts.

Dr. McCall and her healthcare team personally work with patients on the following:

  • Handling the complicated aftercare of patients having suffered heart attacks, strokes, etc.
  • Preventative care
  • Managing chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, COPD, etc.
  • Mental health and overall well-being
  • Nutrition and Fitness
  • Striking a healthy balance in patients’ lives
Education

Magnolia Regional Health Health Center Residency Program
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
B.S. Biology, Magna cum Laude August 2001-May 2005

Professional

Alpha Epsilon Delta Induction Ceremony Keynote Speaker, UAH, 2019
Legacy of Hope Physician Champion, 2019-present
Memberships:  Madison County Medical Society, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, American College of Physicians

Mandy King

Mandy KingAbout

Mandy is originally from Brookhaven, MS; however, as a Navy spouse, Mandy has lived and worked in several states. Mandy has over 24 years of experience in the medical field, including as a Cardiac Stress Technician at Albuquerque Presbyterian, a Medical Assistant at Yale Digestive Diseases, and a Patient Services Technician at LabCorps. Mandy moved to Huntsville in 2019 and joined the Innova team in 2023. As Lab Lead, Mandy is responsible for operating and maintaining the lab equipment necessary for patient lab testing and is responsible for phlebotomist training, processes, and procedures at both offices.

Personal Interests

Mandy enjoys putting patients at ease and helping others. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, photography, being outdoors, going to the beach, and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Education

East Mississippi Community College
Studies in Applied Sciences

Certified Cardiac Stress Technician

Krista Behrens, BSHCM, CCMA

About

Krista is originally from Charleston, South Carolina. She grew up in a military home and has lived in several states and countries before moving to Huntsville. She has a background in healthcare education as well as medical. Krista joined the Innova team in 2024 as the Clinic Support Team Manager. In this role she leads her team in the oversight of communication between patient and provider as well as referral and prescription communication.

Personal Interests:

Krista enjoys cooking, music, soccer, the outdoors and spending time with her family and fur babies.

Education

Bellevue University 
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management

Ross Medical University 
Associates of Strategic Healthcare Management

Calhoun Community College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Constance V. Gilbert, MBA

About

Constance is originally from Los Lunas, New Mexico, but has lived in several states due to serving over 20 years in the Air Force. She moved to Ardmore, TN in 2019 and joined the Innova team in 2024. As the Operations Manager, Constance plays an integrator role in leading and executing projects across both of Innova’s clinics.

Personal Interests:

Constance enjoys problem solving, optimizing efficiencies and mentoring others. Outside of work she enjoys boating with her family and going to her children’s sporting events.

Education

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master of Business Administration

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science in Biology

Brittney Childers, BSBA, CMA, CPC

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 at the Chateau Drive location as well as our expansion to Madison. As Clinic 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

Katie Mann, CRNP

Katie Mann, CRNPAbout

Katie is originally from a small town in Kentucky. Katie worked as a Registered Nurse at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children at Labor and Delivery for 4 years. She also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for UAH’s College of Nursing while obtaining her master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner. Katie and her husband Wil have 2 small boys and 2 dogs. She enjoys spending time on their family’s farm, reading, exercising, and cooking.

Medical Interests:

Katie is passionate about educating patients so they can feel empowered about their health and valued as a person, not just a patient. She enjoys educating about the importance of a healthy lifestyle to assist in disease prevention.

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science in Nursing, 2022

Murray State University 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2018

Chase Fortune, CRNP

Chase FortuneAbout

Chase grew up in Russellville, Alabama. Chase worked as a registered nurse for over 4 years with cardiac surgery patients at Huntsville Hospital prior to pursuing her masters degree at UAH.  She has experience in the urgent care setting treating pediatrics and adults as well as geriatric patients in nursing home settings. Chase has two young daughters with her husband Tom who works as an engineer in Research Park. During her spare time, she enjoys riding her horse Stella, walking her standard poodles Jake and Roxy, cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs and attending concerts.

“To change the world, start with one step. However small, the first step is the hardest of all. Once you get your gait, you’ll be walking tall.” -Dave Matthews Band

Education

University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Masters of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner 2017
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude 2013
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, Cum Laude 2011

David Uptagrafft, MBA, PMP

David Uptagrafft

About

David Uptagrafft is the CIO and Director of Healthcare Experience at Innova Primary Care where he oversees financial performance as well as strategic quality and patient experience programs for the clinic. Innova’s mission is to mend people and standards for healthcare in our region through the practice of individualized medicine, the development of trusted patient relationships and the aggressive adoption of new technologies to improve population health management. Innova Primary Care has been recognized for innovative leadership and quality by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, KLAS, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, NCQA, the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the Consortium for Southeastern Hypertension Control (COSEHC).

Previously, David spent seven years providing software product management and business consulting services with SunGard Financial Systems (now Fidelity Investment Services). His emphasis during this time was on building distributed international software development and support teams for cloud-based wealth management systems and integration of third party software solutions as companion offerings to products. During his time at SunGard David completed his Project Management Professional certification.

David also served as Vice President and Manager of Online Services for Hancock Fabrics Inc, participating in the development and launch of an ecommerce website recognized by Internet Retailer Magazine as one of the top 500 sites nationally at the time. Additionally, David designed and oversaw the development of the integrated distribution center inventory system for franchisees and customers.

Education

University of Alabama in Birmingham
Master’s of Business Administration with emphasis in Information Technology

Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Information Systems

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      1. On the new patient pre-registration date, you will receive an email inviting you to pre-register to be a new patient at Innova Primary Care. Once you have completed the information requested, we are typically able to process your pre-registration within 3 business days.
      2. You will receive a “Welcome New Patient” email to the email address you have submitted on your pre-registration with instructions to complete your medical history questionnaire on your patient portal.
      3. Once we receive your medical history questionnaire, you will receive a portal message, typically within 1 business day, with a link to click on to schedule a good day and time for us to call you to finish your new patient registration. During the phone call we will get your insurance information and go over our Innova Relationship Agreement and put a payment method on file for you.
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      Logan Staples, MD

      Dr Staples
      About Dr. Staples

      Dr. Logan Staples grew up in Dadeville, Alabama and specialized in Family Medicine. As a physician, he strives to empower each patient to pursue mental, physical and social well-being through continuity and relationship. He feels called to use his gifts and talents to impart empathy and expertise in every patient interaction. Dr. Staples enjoys backpacking, exercising, board games and music. He and his wife Savannah enjoy traveling and taking their two golden retrievers, Lily and Juno, on adventures with them.

      Education

      UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency Program
      Huntsville, AL July 2020-June 2023

      Ross University School of Medicine
      Portsmouth, Dominica 2015-2019

      Berry College, Rome, GA
      B.S., Biochemistry, 2015

      Accepting patients in Madison beginning Fall 2023

      Leah Keith, CRNP

      Leah KeithAbout

      Leah is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In 2022, she received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Leah has experience as a nurse practitioner in the urgent care setting. Prior to becoming a CRNP, Leah worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Madison Hospital and the PACU at Huntsville Hospital. Leah and her husband, Garrett, were married in 2005 and have two children. Leah enjoys traveling, sports, going to concerts, and reading but mostly spending time with her family and friends.

      Leah’s interests include empowering and supporting patients in some of their most vulnerable times. Leah is passionate about providing education with a focus on disease prevention and health promotion to improve health outcomes for patients at Innova and the surrounding communities.

      Education

      The University of Alabama in Huntsville
      Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, 2022
      The University of Alabama in Huntsville
      Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, 2020
      Calhoun Community College, Decatur
      Associate Degree in Nursing, 2018

      Michelle Baggett, CRNP

      Michelle BaggettAbout

      Michelle was born and raised in Madison, AL. She specializes in Family Medicine and chose Family Medicine because she is passionate about preventive health and wellness. She enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, so they are able to understand their overall health and wellness and have the tools to be the best version of themselves through continuing health prevention and promotion. Michelle has worked at Women’s and Children’s Hospital and has a background in Women’s Health with a continued interest in learning the best ways to care for his population. Michelle has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 7 years. They have 1 daughter, Merritt. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. They enjoy attending sporting events, especially baseball and football. Michelle enjoys being active and going for walks around her neighborhood in the evenings.

      Michelle and her family are active members of their local church, in which they volunteer in the nursery and are involved in connect group classes.

      Education

      UAH MSN Family Nurse Practitioner, Huntsville, AL, 2023
      UAH BSN Registered Nurse, Huntsville, AL, December 2013

      Madison Schieber, CRNP

      Madison SchieberAbout

      Madison is from Owensboro, KY and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She moved to Huntsville, Alabama after graduating and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Trauma ICU at Huntsville Hospital for 4 years. Madison received her Masters of Science in Nursing Education and her Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of North Alabama. She taught as a nursing clinical instructor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville while in graduate school.

      Madison choose family medicine because she enjoys developing long-term working relationships with each patient. She enjoys working with patient’s of all ages while educating and developing a plan for a variety of health concerns. She is passionate about educating patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and managing their current conditions.

      Education

      Post-Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, 2023
      Master of Science in Nursing Education, University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, 2022
      Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 2019

      Kristin Montalvo, CRNP

      Kristin MontalvoAbout

      Kristin is a local, born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She is a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner. She chose family medicine because she enjoys taking care of people of all backgrounds and enjoys helping patients manage a variety of health concerns. She enjoys partnering with patients to improve their health and prevent diseases. Kristin was an oncology nurse for 10 years before becoming a Medicare nurse navigator at Innova Primary Care in 2017. She is especially passionate about caring and advocating for the needs of older adults, managing chronic conditions, and cancer screening and prevention.

      Kristin has been married to her husband, Gene since 2004. Together they have one beautiful daughter, Isabella. Kristin enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. On vacation you’ll either find her with her toes in the water on a beach somewhere or taking in the magic at Disney World! Her family is very active in their local church and they enjoy serving together in many different areas of the ministry.

      Education

      MSN, University of Alabama, Huntsville, 2023
      BSN, University of Alabama, Huntsville, 2007

      Dajah Souife, CRNP

      Dajah SouifeAbout

      Dajah is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Dajah primarily grew up in Orleans Parish until moving to Madison, AL, in 2008, which she has since called home. Dajah is a proud graduate of Bob Jones High School. She specializes in Family Medicine with an interest in Adult and Geriatric Care.  In addition to her desire to nurture her patients back to health, Dajah focuses on preventive health care. She believes that preventive health care is vital to her patients’ care plans. It considerably reduces the risks of adverse health problems and, most importantly, aids in securing her patients with a better quality of life.

      Dajah is a proud dog mom to her goldendoodle, Josiah, whom she loves to pamper and take long walks with. She enjoys spending time with family, going on vacations, listening to music, art, and volunteer work.

      Education

      Master of Science Degree – Nurse Practitioner – Herzing University, Menomonee Falls, WI, 2019
      Bachelor of Science Degree – Nursing – Herzing University, Menomonee Falls, WI,
      Associate of Science Degree – Nursing – Calhoun Community College, Tanner, Al, 2016

      Elina Wells, MD

      About Our Dr. Wells

      Dr. Wells grew up in Huntsville, Alabama and completed her residency training at the University of South Carolina. She is board certified in Family and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Wells enjoys providing preventive care counseling and guiding motivated patients towards a healthier lifestyle. She and her husband Derek, a Pulmonary & Critical Care physician, enjoy spending time with their animals, hiking, gardening, and traveling.

      Education

      Prisma Health-Midlands/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency
      Columbia, SC 2019

      University of Alabama School of Medicine
      Birmingham, AL Doctor of Medicine, 2016

      University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
      B.S., Biology, summa cum laude 2012

      Kelly Diaz, MD

      Kelly - Innova

      “As a physician, the core values that I strive to offer my patients are: integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence. I have always believed that a vocation is where your deepest talents meet the world’s deepest needs, and I find this calling in practicing medicine. At the foundation of primary care, there is relationship. We invite you to enter our medical home at Innova Primary Care and hope that you will find a healing relationship here with us.” – Dr. Kelly Diaz, MD –

      About Dr. Kelly Diaz

      Dr. Diaz is originally from St. Louis, MO. She specializes in Family Medicine. She is married to Carlos, an engineer at NASA, and enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and writing poetry. Dr. Diaz is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and enjoys travel and service abroad. Dr Diaz sees patients primarily ages 12 and up.

      Education

      UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency Program

      Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

      Vanderbilt University
      Bachelor of Arts in Spanish & Portuguese and Medicine, Health & Society

      Professional

      Chief Resident 2018 – 2019
      Outstanding Teaching Resident Award 2018

      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

      Megan Ladner, CRNP

      About

      Megan is from Huntsville, AL and graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2013 and her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2019. Prior to becoming a CRNP, she worked for 6 years as a critical care RN. She has worked in various ICUs including Surgical Trauma, Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical with multiple years of travel nursing experience. In 2018 Megan married her husband Andy, a Neuro-ICU RN. Together they enjoy all things Disney, rafting in Colorado, traveling to new places, and spending time with their dogs, Bo and Poppy. 

      Medical Interests:

      Megan is passionate about disease prevention and health promotion across the spectrum, with a special interest in cardiac disorders. She also enjoys providing care to patients in the geriatric population. 

      Education

      University of Alabama in Huntsville
      Master of Science in Nursing, December 2019

      University of Alabama in Huntsville 
      Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2013

      Shelby Jamieson, CRNP

      Shelby Jamieson
      About

      Shelby is from Huntsville, Alabama and worked in Labor and Delivery at Huntsville Hospital for 3 years prior to becoming a provider at Innova. She worked in the Faculty and Staff Clinic while in graduate school at UAH. Shelby is married to Tripp, who works in Finance. Shelby enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

      Medical Interests:

      Shelby is passionate about health promotion, education and disease prevention across the patient spectrum, with a special interest in women’s health.

      Education

      University of Alabama in Huntsville
      Master of Science in Nursing, 2021

      University of Alabama in Huntsville 
      Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2018

      Haley Thompson, CRNP

      Haley Thompson
      About

      Haley is originally from Hazel Green and worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Crestwood Medical Center for 3 years. Haley was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for UAH’s College of Nursing while obtaining her graduate degree. Haley is soon-to-be married to Jake, who works in Business Management. Haley enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and her kitty cat Charlie.

      Medical Interests:

      Haley is especially passionate about diagnosing and treating cardiac diseases.

      Education

      University of Alabama in Huntsville
      Master of Science in Nursing, 2021

      University of Alabama in Huntsville 
      Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2018

      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

      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 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

      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
      Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, May 2015

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        Hannah Bowers, MD

        Dr. Hannah Bowers
        About

        Dr. Bowers grew up in Madison and is a graduate of Bob Jones High School. She went to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) for undergraduate degrees in Biology and Spanish and then to UAB for medical school. She graduated from UAB Huntsville’s Family Medicine Residency and completed a fellowship in Family Medicine Obstetrics from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, going to local events, and attending her home church. She is excited to return home to Madison and join  the Innova Primary Care team!

        Primary care is the versatile, relational practice of medicine that walks with patients along their health journey. For ideal health, a partnership approach takes the challenges, goals, expectations, and questions of the patient and provides support, education, options, and healing through robust team-based care. Dr. Bowers is excited to join Innova Primary Care where healthy Care Team-Patient partnerships are fostered and prioritized.

        Education

        University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences
        Fellowship in Family Medicine Obstetrics
        Tuscaloosa, AL 2021 – 2022

        UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency
        Huntsville, AL 2018 – 2021

        University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
        Birmingham, AL 2014 – 2018

        University of Alabama at Birmingham
        Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature
        Birmingham, AL 2010 – 2014

        Kendall Teachey, CRNP

        Kendall
        About

        Kendall is from Huntsville, AL, and received her BSN from Samford University in 2018. In 2023,she completed her Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Kendall worked as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Trauma ICU at Huntsville Hospital for three and a half years before moving to the Women’s and Children’s preoperative unit in 2022. Kendall and her husband, Branson, were married in 2019 and enjoy spending time with family, friends, and their two dogs.

        Medical Interests:

        Kendall is passionate about relationships and excited to develop long-lasting patient partnerships. She is especially interested in disease prevention through lifestyle modifications and health promotion.

        Education

        University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
        Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner 2023

        Samford University
        Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, May 2018

        Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, May 2017

        Heath Donahue, MD

        About Dr. Donahue

        Dr. Donahue grew up in Harvest, AL and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Donahue prioritizes empathy in his care of patients as well as developing long term relationships with his patients. He chose to specialize in Family Medicine because he wanted to be able to help the broadest range of people while developing long term trusting relationships with his patients.

        He went to medical school at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He completed his residency training at UAB in Huntsville. He is married to Jessica, who is a first grade teacher. They enjoy reading, hiking, board games (some of his favorites are Dominion and Spirit Island), and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Donahue and Jessica have a little dog, Ellie, who is as cute as she is dumb.They are both very excited to be back in the Huntsville area.

        Education

        UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency
        Huntsville, AL 2020-2023 – Recruitment Chair 2021

        University of South Alabama School of Medicine
        Mobile, AL 2016-2020

        Auburn University, Auburn, AL
        B.S., Biomedical Sciences, 2016

        Accepting patients in Madison beginning Fall 2023

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        Please note, at this time we are only accepting students from UAH.

          Brooke Uptagrafft, MD, FAAFP

          Dr Brooke

          “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 addiction, 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 Uptagrafft grew up here in Huntsville and returned home to her home in 2011 to open her primary care practice. Dr Uptagrafft graduated from Grissom High School, then Mississippi State University and received her medical degree from The University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). She completed her residency at St Vincent’s East specializing in Family Medicine. She operates Innova Primary Care alongside her team of Doctors and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNP) with the goal of mending patients and mending standards in our 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

          Join the Innova Team

          Please note, we will contact you if we are currently hiring for positions in your area of skill and interest.

            Innova Non-Covered Services

            Non-Covered Services (08/07/2023)

            Innova Fee

            Each page of medical paperwork, letters or forms for completion within 5 business days. 

            $10.00

            Expedited processing for medical paperwork, letters or forms for completion within 2 business days. 

            $25.00

            Each Clinical response to a patient portal inquiry outside of an appointment or Medicare e-visit.

            $15.00

            Results already provided on the portal, printed and mailed outside an appointment

            $15.00

            Non-Service Fees (8/8/2023) 

            Innova Fee

            Patient late cancellation fee (less than 24 hours notice/10 minutes late for appointment)

            $25.00

            No-show fee for missing a routine appointment

            $50.00

            No-Show of an Annual Wellness Visit

            $100.00

            Innova Covered Services

            *Some  of the most commonly provided services at Innova

            Innova Fee

            CPT Code

            *Established Patient Office Visit Level 3

            $111.00

            99213

            *Established Patient Office Visit Level 4

            $157.00

            99214

            *Injection in deep muscle or subcutis

            $29.00

            96372

            *Medical Service provided on holiday eve, holiday or weekend

            $28.00

            99051

            *Chronic Care Management (Medicare program)

            $61.00

            99490

            *Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 18 - 39 years old

            $123.00

            99395

            *Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 40-64 years old

            $134.00

            99396

            *In office Flu Swab

            $17.00

            87804

            *Immunization injection administered

            $29.00

            90471

            *Steroid (Injectable) Medication

            $8.00

            J0702

            Treatment of used to clear a skin lesion of pus to start the healing process

            $177.00

            10060

            Treatment of used to clear a skin lesion of pus to start the healing process

            $306.00

            10061

            Procedure where a small round piece of tissue is sent to the lab for biopsy

            $180.00

            11104

            Skin tag removal of 1 lesion

            $128.00

            11200

            Skin tag removal of more than 1 lesion

            $27.00

            11201

            Shave removal of skin lesion on midsection less than 0.5 cm

            $145.00

            11300

            Shave removal of skin lesion on midsection 0.6 cm to 1.0 cm

            $174.00

            11301

            Shave removal of skin lesion on midsection 1.0 to 1.2 cm

            $197.00

            11302

            Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia

            $153.00

            11305

            Shave removal of a single lesion, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia

            $175.00

            11306

            Shave removal of a single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips less than 0.5 cm

            $166.00

            11310

            Shave removal of a single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips 0.6 cm to 1 cm

            $196.00

            11311

            Shave removal of a single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips 1.0 cm to 2.0 cm

            $223.00

            11312

            Excision of benign (normal) lesion including margins 0.6 cm to 1 cm

            $223.00

            11401

            Nailbed removal

            $164.00

            11730

            Removal of Implanted Device

            $191.00

            11982

            Wound or cut greater or equal to 2 cm

            $134.00

            12001

            Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet)

            $162.00

            12002

            Other Repair (Closure) Procedures on the Integumentary System

            $99.00

            15851

            Removal of first lesion

            $96.00

            17000

            Removal of 2 to 14 skin lesions (1 additional unit for each)

            $10.00

            17003

            Removal of 15 or more skin lesions

            $238.00

            17004

            Removal of skin lesions

            $485.00

            17106

            Removal of 1 to 14 skin lesions

            $160.00

            17110

            Destruction (laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags

            $187.00

            17111

            Chemical Cauterization of Skin

            $127.00

            17250

            Cryo (freezing) treatment of skin

            $76.00

            17340

            Small joint or bursa injection

            $73.00

            20600

            Intermediate joint or bursa injection

            $79.00

            20605

            Marge joint or bursa injection

            $93.00

            20610

            Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method

            $398.00

            30802

            Incision Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum and Introitus

            $215.00

            56405

            Nerve Block Injection

            $109.00

            64405

            Removal of unspecified object from eye

            $70.00

            65205

            Removal of unspecified object from ear

            $114.00

            69200

            Removal of impacted ear wax

            $21.00

            69209

            Ear Cleaning

            $69.00

            69210

            Imaging Exam

            $43.00

            76000

            Ultrasound of abdomen complete including kidneys

            $114.00

            76770

            Ultrasound of tendon or a muscle

            $59.00

            76882

            Urine Drug Screening

            $12.00

            80305

            In office urinalysis

            $3.00

            81002

            In office urine pregnancy test

            $3.00

            81025

            In office blood sugar test

            $3.00

            82962

            Skin injection to test for tuberculosis

            $6.00

            86580

            In office blood test for Mono

            $12.00

            87449

            COVID-19 infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay (quick test)

            $36.00

            87426

            COVID-19/Flu-A/Flu-B infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay (quick test)

            $39.00

            87428

            Pediatric injection administered (given)

            $29.00

            90460

            Additional pediatric injection administered

            $20.00

            90461

            Additional Immunization injections administered

            $22.00

            90472

            Menactra Vaccine

            $167.00

            90619

            Hepatitis A vaccine injection for pediatric and adolescent

            $38.00

            90633

            Hepatitis A and B Vaccine Adult

            $127.00

            90636

            HIB Vaccine

            $13.00

            90648

            Gardasil or HPV vaccine for ages 9 to 26

            $161.00

            90649

            Gardasil Vaccine

            $288.00

            90651

            High Dose Flu Vaccine for patients over 65 years old

            $84.00

            90662

            Pneumonia Vaccine in vial

            $227.00

            90670

            Pneumonia vaccine injection, 20 valent

            $299.00

            90677

            Rotavirus vaccine

            $96.00

            90680

            Dtap vaccine for ages 6 and younger

            $29.00

            90700

            MMR Vaccine Injection

            $93.00

            90707

            IPV Vaccine Injection

            $43.00

            90713

            Tetanus and Whooping Cough Vaccine Injection

            $39.00

            90715

            Chickenpox Vaccine Injection

            $175.00

            90716

            Pediarix Vaccine Injection

            $98.00

            90723

            Pneumonia Vaccine Injection

            $118.00

            90732

            Menactra Vaccine Injection

            $158.00

            90734

            Hepatitis B Pediatric Dose or Adult Dose

            $28.00

            90744

            Hepatitis B Vaccine for Adult Injection

            $67.00

            90746

            Shingles Vaccine Injection

            $198.00

            90750

            Diabetic retinal screening

            $44.00

            92250

            Complete EKG

            $17.00

            93000

            EKG recorded and reviewed

            $229.00

            93268

            Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

            $53.00

            93784

            Cerebrovascular Arterial Ultrasound

            $319.00

            93890

            Limited bilateral noninvasive physiologic studies of upper or lower extremity arteries

            $98.00

            93922

            Complete bilateral noninvasive physiologic studies of extremity arteries, 3 or more levels

            $152.00

            93923

            Noninvasive physiologic studies of lower extremity arteries

            $188.00

            93924

            Evaluation of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdomen and/or pelvic organs

            $319.00

            93975

            Lower extremity ultrasound with doppler

            $140.00

            93979

            In office test used to assess how well your lungs work to diagnosis asthma and COPD

            $31.00

            94010

            Nebulizer treatment in office

            $13.00

            94640

            Pulse Oxygen

            $4.00

            94760

            Immunotherapy Injection

            $13.00

            95117

            Immunotherapy Observation

            $162.00

            95180

            Blood Glucose Monitoring

            $162.00

            95250

            Blood Glucose Monitoring

            $68.00

            95249

            Glucose monitor for continuous

            $42.00

            95251

            Brief emotional or behavioral assessment

            $8.00

            96127

            IV initial

            $48.00

            96360

            IV add on

            $19.00

            96361

            Injection

            $28.00

            96373

            After hours call/consult after 10PM

            $28.00

            99050

            Screening Vision Test

            $4.00

            99173

            New Patient Office Visit Level 3

            $151.00

            99203

            New Patient Office Visit Level 4

            $225.00

            99204

            New patient office visit level 5

            $297.00

            99205

            Established Patient Office Visit Level 1

            $34.00

            99211

            Established Patient Office Visit Level 5

            $220.00

            99215

            New Patient Preventive Care for Age 1-4 years old

            $158.00

            99382

            New Patient Preventive Care for Age 5-11 years old

            $164.00

            99383

            New Patient Preventive Care for Age 12-17 years old

            $186.00

            99384

            New Patient Preventive Care for Age 18 -39 years old

            $180.00

            99385

            New Patient Preventive Care for Age 40 - 64 years old

            $165.00

            99386

            Established Patient Preventive Care for less than 1 year old

            $111.00

            99391

            Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 1-4 years old

            $119.00

            99392

            Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 5-11 years old

            $119.00

            99393

            Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 12-17 years old

            $130.00

            99394

            Established Patient Preventive Care for Age 65 and over

            $151.00

            99397

            Smoking and tobacco use counseling to the patient for 3-10 minutes

            $21.00

            99406

            E-visit 5-10 minutes via portal

            $15.00

            99421

            E-visit 11-20 minutes via portal

            $30.00

            99422

            E-visit 21+ minutes via portal

            $50.00

            99423

            CCM (Chronic Care Management) staff time additional 20 minutes

            $64.00

            99439

            Provider Phone Evaluation

            $98.00

            99443

            Providing care planning to individuals with cognitive impairment

            $355.00

            99483

            First 60 minutes of non-face-to-face care by clinical staff for complex chonic care

            $127.00

            99487

            Additional 30 minutes of non-face-to-face care by clinical staff for complex chronic care

            $67.00

            99489

            Chronic Care (Medicare Program)

            $65.00

            99490

            Chronic Care Management (Medicare program) Provider Call

            $91.00

            99491

            Transition of Care Management Communication within 14 days of discharge

            $274.00

            99495

            Transition of Care Management Communication within 7 days of discharge

            $371.00

            99496

            Advanced Care Plan

            $119.00

            99497

            Administration of Flu Vaccine

            $29.00

            G0008

            Administration of Pneumonia Vaccine

            $29.00

            G0009

            Administration of Hepatitis B Vaccine

            $29.00

            G0010

            Diabetes self-management training services, group session (2 or more), per 30 minutes

            $25.00

            G0109

            Physician service required to document the need for a power mobility device

            $15.00

            G0372

            Initial Preventive Examination; face-to-face visit, new CMS patient during first 12mths

            $231.00

            G0402

            EKG at the Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit

            $17.00

            G0403

            Annual Wellness Visit Initial Visit

            $231.00

            G0438

            Annual Wellness Visit Visit

            $180.00

            G0439

            Screening for alcohol misuse and brief behavioral counseling

            $28.00

            G0442

            Screening for alcohol misuse and brief behavioral counseling

            $42.00

            G0443

            Annual depression screening

            $28.00

            G0444

            Personally performing CCM (Chronic Care Management) care planning

            $64.00

            G0506

            Remote image submit by pt

            $19.00

            G2010

            Brief check in by md/qhp

            $23.00

            G2012

            Visit occuring in Primary Care setting

            $17.00

            G2211

            Antibiotic medication injection

            $1.00

            J0696

            Steroid (injectable) medication

            $7.00

            J0702

            Osteoporosis treatment injection

            $25.00

            J0897

            Steroid, anti-inflammatory (injectable) medication

            $11.00

            J1040

            Testosterone medication injection

            $1.00

            J1071

            Betamix Medication for injection

            $1.00

            J1100

            Toradol medication injection- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat pain

            $1.00

            J1885

            Anti-nausea medication injection

            $4.00

            J2550

            Vitamin B-12 Injection

            $2.00

            J3420

            Saline solution for wound care cleaning

            $3.00

            J7030

            CCM (Chronic Care Management) staff time additional 20 minutes

            $47.00

            99439

            Diabetic Retinal Screening

            $53.00

            92250

            Flublok Vaccine

            $84.00

            90673

            COVID/RSV/FluA/FluB Four-plex PCR Test 

            $143

            0241U

            Labs

            Innova Fee

            CPT Code

            Basic Metabolic Panel

            $9.00

            80048

            General Health Panel

            $31.00

            80050

            Electrolyte Panel

            $7.00

            80051

            Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

            $11.00

            80053

            Obstetric Panel

            $45.00

            80055

            Lipid Panel

            $14.00

            80061

            Hepatic Function Panel

            $9.00

            80076

            Microalbumin-Quantitative

            $6.00

            82043

            Assay of Vitamin D

            $31.00

            82306

            Assay of CK (CPK)

            $7.00

            82550

            Assay of Urine Creatinine

            $6.00

            82570

            Vitamin B-12

            $16.00

            82607

            Assay of Estradol

            $29.00

            82670

            Assay of Ferritin

            $14.00

            82728

            Assay Of GGT

            $8.00

            82977

            Glycated Hemoglobin Test

            $12.00

            83036

            Assay Of Insulin

            $12.00

            83525

            Assay Of Iron

            $7.00

            83540

            Lactate (Ld) (Ldh) Enzyme

            $7.00

            83615

            Assay Of Magnesium

            $7.00

            83735

            Assay Of Phosphorus

            $5.00

            84100

            Assay Of Serum Potassium

            $5.00

            84132

            Assay Of Progesterone

            $22.00

            84144

            Assay Of PSA- Total

            $19.00

            84153

            Assay Of Serum Sodium

            $5.00

            84295

            Assay Of Free Thyroxine

            $10.00

            84439

            Assay Thyroid Stim Hormone

            $18.00

            84443

            Free Assay (Ft-3)

            $18.00

            84481

            Assay Of Blood/Uric Acid

            $5.00

            84550

            Complete Cbc W/Auto Diff Wbc

            $8.00

            85025

            Julie Taylor

            Julie - Innova Primary Care

            About

            Julie is originally from Toledo Ohio. As the only northern-born member of her family, she returned to the southern fold to study at Clemson University, eventually settling in Huntsville. Julie joined the team in 2022. As Clinic Support Lead, she facilitates information services, such as appointments, referrals and prescription communication.

            Personal interests:

            Outside of work, Julie enjoys painting and the fiber arts. She also belongs to three lovely cats.

             

            Education

            Clemson University
            Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

            Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

            More Information

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            What to Expect Next

            Once you have added your name and submitted the form on this page, your name will be added to our list to receive an email invitation to begin the new patient enrollment process when we resume accepting new patients.

            1. On the new patient pre-registration date, you will receive an email inviting you to pre-register to be a new patient at Innova Primary Care. Once you have completed the information requested, we are typically able to process your pre-registration within 3 business days.
            2. You will receive a “Welcome New Patient” email to the email address you have submitted on your pre-registration with instructions to complete your medical history questionnaire on your patient portal.
            3. Once we receive your medical history questionnaire, you will receive a portal message, typically within 1 business day, with a link to click on to schedule a good day and time for us to call you to finish your new patient registration. During the phone call we will get your insurance information and go over our Innova Relationship Agreement and put a payment method on file for you.
            4. Welcome to Innova Primary Care! It’s time to schedule your new patient appointment, we look forward to meeting you face to face.

             

            Please remember to bring your photo ID and insurance card to your new patient appointment so we can scan them into our system. The only paperwork you will need to complete at the office will be your HIPAA form and a medical records request if we need to receive any records from prior physicians.

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