Meet Our Staff

Under the supervision of the Director of Health Services, Diane Norris, and the Medical Director, Dr. Brian DeLoach, the Administrative staff provides management in support of the daily operations within Health Services.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Diane Norris RN, BSN	Director of Health Services	478-7288	View
Brian M. Deloach M.D.	Medical Director and Staff Physician	478-5641	View
Kim Packer RT (R) (MR)	Quality Compliance Officer	478-5641	View
Tammy Howard	Business Manager	478-7393	View
Ginger Parker	Billing Manager	478-5641	View
Michelle Brazell	Billing Coordinator	478-5641	View
Sonya Garner	Billing Coordinator	478-5641	View
Lisa H. Davis	Office Manager	478-0521	View
Yashica Farrington	Medical Office Assistant	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of Lisa Davis, Office Manager, the Health Services team of Office Specialists performs a variety of critical office functions including patient assistance and medical records maintenance. In addition, they provide clerical and administrative office services in support of the Administrative, Clinical, Nursing, and Health Education and Promotion staff. Under the supervision of Tammy Howard, Business Manager, the Billing Coordinator assists with insurance billing and the Administrative Assistant assists with procurement and financial accounting.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Gail Lewis	Office Specialist	478-5641	View
Kanina Gantt	Office Specialist	478-5641	View
Lasara Mitchell	Office Specialist	478-5641	View
Sharon Hendrix	Office Specialist	478-5641	View
Catawba Walton	Office Specialist	478-5641	View
JerryAnn Weaver	Office Specialist	478-5641	View
Patti Sanders	Office Specialist	478-5641	View
Kenda Kelly	Office Specialist	478-5641	View
Lawanda Wilson	Administrative Assistant	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of the Dr. Brian DeLoach, Medical Director, the clinical provider staff provides general medical and women’s health care. The staff is composed of Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners.
Health Services Physicians are well-trained, board certified MD’s with significant experience in both private practice and college health. Health Services Physicians Assistants have received extensive clinical training prior to obtaining a state license to practice, and similar to physician training but shorter in duration. Health Services Nurse Practitioners (NP) are registered nurses with advanced education and training in primary care as well as certain specialty areas, including family practice and obstetrics/gynecology. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners work independently, as well as collaboratively with Physicians and other health care providers.When students enter Georgia Southern University, they are automatically assigned to a Medical Team in the General Medical Clinic. Georgia Southern University Health Services has three Medical Teams composed of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses and certified medical assistants. They work as a team enabling each patient to return to the same providers and team for continuity of care. The teams are designated by color and consist of the Medical Team Blue, Medical Team Green, and Medical Team Gold.To identify your assigned Medical Team you must access Eagle OSH by logging in to My.Georgiasouthern.edu. Click on Eagle OSH (Health Center Online) under Services. Once you have accessed Eagle Online Student Health your team will be displayed on the appointment tab screen.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
General Medical Blue Team
Brian M. Deloach M.D.	Medical Director and Staff Physician	478-5641	View
Christy Byczkoski MSN, FNP-BC	Family Nurse Practitioner	478-5641	View
General Medical Green Team
Justin Lancaster M.D.	Staff Physician/Medical Director Athletics Sports Medicine	478-5641	View
Katie Thatcher PA-C	Physician Assistant	478-5641	View
General Medical Gold Team
Angela Gerguis M.D.	Staff Physician	478-5641	View
Alania Greene MSN, FNP	Family Nurse Practitioner	478-5641	View
Women’s Health
Karen Hilde MSN, WHNP-BC	Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner	478-5641	View
Constance Morgan WHNP-BC	Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner	478-5641	View
Part Time Practitioners
Beverly Smith MSN, FNP-BC	Family Nurse Practitioner	478-5641	View
Dellarie Shilling FNP	Family Nurse Practitioner	478-5641	View
Callaway Skinner PA	Physician Assistant	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of Carol Ruffo, Nurse Manager, the Nursing Staff provides direct patient care and services in support of the Health Services provider staff. The Nursing Staff is composed of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Certified Medical Assistants (CMA). LPN’s must complete an accredited training program and are required to pass a state licensure exam. They provide nursing care that requires significant medical and technical knowledge and skill but not the in-depth professional training as a Registered Nurse. CMA’s provide patient care services that may include lab work and other routine testing procedures, medical information processing, and clinical duties requiring less formal training and/or knowledge than an LPN. CMA’s must complete an accredited training program and are required to pass a national certification exam.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Carol Ruffo RN	Nurse Manager	478-5973	View
Holly Johns RN	Nurse Manager	478-5641	View
Deltrye Jackson CMA	Certified Medical Assistant	478-5641	View
Sharon Jenkins CMA	Certified Medical Assistant	478-5641	View
Deborah Lanier LPN	Licensed Practical Nurse	478-5641	View
Pearl Mikell LPN	Licensed Practical Nurse	478-5641	View
Vera Mobley LPN	Licensed Practical Nurse	478-5641	View
Jennifer Myles CMA	Certified Medical Assistant	478-5641	View
Vernessa Ellis LPN	Licensed Practical Nurse	478-5641	View
Rhonda Hill-Spells CMA	Certified Medical Assistant	478-5641	View
Stacy Lucas CMA	Certified Medical Assistant	478-5641	View
Taranesha Alston CMA	Certified Medical Assistant	478-5641	View
Marissa Ruarks CMA	Certified Medical Assistant	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of Dr. Brian DeLoach, Medical Director, the laboratory staff provides technical support including diagnostic testing. The staff is composed of two Medical Technologists. Medical Technologists must complete an accredited training program and are required to pass a national certification exam. They perform laboratory testing that requires significant medical knowledge and technical skills.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Rhonda Castro MT(ASCP)	Lab Manager	478-5641	View
Pamela Campbell BSMT (ASCP)	Medical Technologist	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of Dr. Brian DeLoach, Medical Director, the radiology staff provides technical support including diagnostic testing. The staff is composed of four Radiologic Technologists. Radiologic Technologists must complete an accredited training program and are required to pass a national certification exam. They perform a variety of diagnostic radiographic exams that require significant medical knowledge and technical skills.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Kim Packer RT (R) (MR)	Radiology Manager	478-5641	View
Elois Kicklighter RT (R) (CNMT)	Radiologic Technologist	478-5641	View
Beth Ciesco RT (R) (CT)	Radiologic Technologist	478-5641	View
Benji Johnson RT (R) (CT) (CVT)	Radiologic Technologist	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of Dr. Brian DeLoach, Medical Director, the physical therapy staff provides technical support including a vast array of therapy services. The staff is composed of a physical therapist.
Physical therapists apply research and proven techniques to help people get back in motion. All physical therapists are required to receive a graduate degree – either a master’s degree or a clinical doctorate — from an accredited physical therapist program before taking the national licensure examination that allows them to practice. State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices. They are trusted health care professionals with extensive clinical experience who examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Rebecca Robinson PT, DPT	Physical Therapist	478-5641	View
John Kimes PT, BS	Physical Therapist	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of Dr. Brian DeLoach, Medical Director, the pharmacy staff provides technical support including maintaining medications and dispensing prescriptions. The staff is composed of four Pharmacists and a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacists must complete an accredited pharmacy program prior to obtaining a state license. They prepare and dispense prescription medications, serve as a medical team consultant, manage pharmacy operations, detect therapeutic incompatibilities, counsel patients on drug therapies and verify order entries, charges, and inspections. Pharmacy Technicians are required to pass a national certification exam. They organize medications for the pharmacist to dispense by reading medication prescriptions, prepare medication labels, calculate medication quantities, and assist the pharmacist with medication inventory.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Russell Bozeman RPH	Pharmacy Manager	478-5641	View
Larry Thompson RPH	Pharmacist	478-5641	View
Tina Lee CPHT	Certified Pharmacy Technician	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Bethel, Eagle Eyecare provides technical support including diagnostic testing and vision care. The staff is composed of an Optometrist and Opticians.

Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry prior to obtaining a state license. An optician fits and dispenses eyewear and contact lenses with a written prescription from an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, or Osteopath. Opticians must complete an accredited opticianry program prior to obtaining a state license.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Dr. Andrea E. Bethel	Optometrist	478-5641	View
Candice Thompson LDO	Optician	478-5641	View
Whittney Riner LDO	Optician	478-5641	View

Under the supervision of Ms. Gemma Skuraton, DrPH, MPH, CHES, LAT, ATC, USAW, CPT the Health Education and Promotion Department provides a number of services to accommodate the needs of our students. These services include programs, events, peer education, counseling,and condom distribution.

Name	Title	Phone (912)	Profile
Gemma Skuraton	Health Promotion Coordinator	478-1283	View