Joseph L. Joyave, MD
"Dr. Joe"
Board certified in Pediatrics since 1993, Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Masters in Pharmacology from Auburn University. WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!!! Trained at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama in Medicine and Pediatrics and with 6 years of service in the Air Force as a Pediatrician and Flight Surgeon. Interests in Behavioral Medicine and Chronic Illnesses in Children.
"Prayerfully impacting God’s Kingdom on earth through ministry to children and their families through medicine”
Dr. Joe is not currently seeing patients. He is CMO at Gordon Hospital at this time.
"Prayerfully impacting God’s Kingdom on earth through ministry to children and their families through medicine”
Dr. Joe is not currently seeing patients. He is CMO at Gordon Hospital at this time.
Angelica Vazquez, MD, Psychiatrist
Dr. Angelica is a native of Puerto Rico and received her BS from the University of Puerto Rico. She completed medical school at Saint Christopher College of Medicine and her residency and fellowship at the University of Tennessee. She lives on a farm and loves to rescue animals and spend her time gardening.
Wayne Darville, MD
Graduate of Oakwood University 1980, Chemistry and Zoology, University of South Florida College of Medicine 1984 Emory University, Pediatric Residency Training Programme 1987. Special Interests: Pediatric ER and Trauma, Procedures, Life-Flight and Angel Transports. Served in the Departments of Pediatric as well as the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine as Associate Professor. “My heartfelt purpose is: Serving families as they grow together in health and harmony.”
Annalise Cawley, MD
Dr. Cawley graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. She trained at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York. Dr. Cawley has been treating children for over 10 years now.
AGC Pediatrics is proud to welcome her back to our practice, after she has spent the last 4 years in Covington, GA. She will be treating all pediatric patients, including behavior consults in the Cartersville offices. Tim Chomyn, Ed.D.
Dr. Tim Chomyn received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 1972. He went on to complete his Master's degree in School Psychology at Georgia State University. In 1985, Dr. Chomyn earned his Ed.D. in School Psychology from the University of Georgia. For the past 27 years, he has worked as a Clinical Psychologist.
Rebecca Moore, NP-C
Becky graduated from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing in 1997, started working at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston and Scottish Rite in the Emergency Dept for 7 years. Graduated from Georgia State University in 2002 with an MS in Nursing, Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Becky lives in Kennesaw with her husband Steve and children, Charlie, Sara and Wesley.
Michelle Smith, PA-C
Michelle received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, Georgia, in 2001. In 2004, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences as a Physician Assistant from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Michelle has been a physician's assistant in Calhoun for 10 years now. She has served at AGC Pediatrics for all of those 10 years, and has worked part time at Gordon Emergency Services for 5 years. Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, her husband and her three young sons. Photography, outdoor sports, and foreign missions are among her interests. Lisa Reed, PNP - C
Lisa graduated from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing in 2000. She worked @ Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in the NICU and Step-down unit for 3 years. She graduated from Georgia State University in 2002 with a MS is Nursing, certified and a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She returns back to AGC after 4 years of living out of state. Lisa lives in Cartersville with her husband and two boys.
Jeffrey Abrams, M.D.
Dr. Abrams was born in Brooklyn, NY but has lived in Georgia for over 31 years. He earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Schwartz College of Pharmacy at Long Island University in 1979. He then attended Medical School at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico and completed his medical studies at The University of Maryland. Upon completion of his Pediatrics Residency at Emory University, he has practiced pediatric and adolescent medicine in a group practice setting, in a solo practice for more than 23 years, and as a Newborn Hospitalist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. He has been married for 32 years and has 2 children. Dr. Abrams enjoys spending his free time with friends, listening to music and being outdoors.
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Angel D Acevedo, MD
Angel, aka “Dr. A” completed his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. A received his MD from the University of Puerto Rico in
1988. He was trained in Pediatrics at the NJ Medical School and Childrens Hospital of New Jersey from 1988 to 1992. Dr. A has been Board Certified since 1992. Dr. Acevedo strongly believes that providing patients and parents with information and knowledge will empower them to make healthy choices and decisions for a more healthy life. Linda Green, FNP
Linda graduated from Jacksonville State University with a BSN in Nursing in 1983. She spent most of her nursing career at Gordon Hospital, working as an OB nurse doing labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care, and as manager/director of the OB unit. During this time, she attended Emory University for her Master of Science in Nursing and practiced several years as a Certified Nurse Midwife, assisting in the birth of nearly 600 new Gordon County residents. Most recently, she completed a Post Master's Certificate at Frontier Nursing University and became certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She joined the AGC staff in January, 2016, and discovered a love of Pediatrics. She feels now that her career has come full circle as she finds herself caring for many adolescents and children knowing that she was present for their birth.
Shawn Haggard, L.C.S.W.
In 2005, Shawn Haggard received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Dalton State College, where she specialized in Latino culture and studies. In 2008, she went on to earn her Master's of Social Work at Kennesaw State University. Since her graduation, she has been certified by the Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers. In addition, she is a Certified Grief Specialist, and has received training with children, adolescents, adults, and families. At AGC Pediatrics, she works with children and adolescents with ADD/ADHD and other behavioral and mental health issues.
Courtney Johnson, PA
Undergrad:University of TN at Knoxville, Bachelor of
Science in Biology, 2008 PA School: South College 2010 Rebekah Kirby, PA-C
Rebekah received a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She is a native of Cleveland, TN and completed her B.S. in Health Science at Lee University. Her passion for medicine and pediatrics began on the medical mission fields of Guatemala and Honduras. She is a board certified physician assistant in the state of Georgia. She enjoys spending time with her husband, fishing, camping, boating, and reading.
Stephanie Morgan, NP
Stephanie graduated from Kennesaw State University School of Nursing with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Upon graduating, Stephanie was employed with Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta as a Registered Nurse. Stephanie was employed with CHOA for over 4 years, where she worked in all facets of pediatric nursing. Stephanie attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she obtained a Masters Degree in Pediatric Nursing and became a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Stephanie lives in Bartow County with her husband, Joe, and their golden doodle, Charlie. Stephanie has a passion for pediatrics and enjoys the challenge as well as the educational opportunities associated with this population. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys traveling, Atlanta Braves baseball, being outdoors, and family time.
Robert Harris, L.M.S.W.
Robert received his B.A. in Philosophy from St. Meinrad College Seminary in 1994 and a Masters of Social Work from Kennesaw State University in 2014. He has received training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy from the Beck Institute. He is a Licensed Social Worker with the State of Georgia. Robert has over 20 years' experience working with children and families in crisis. He specializes in treatment of children and adolescents with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, anger and behavioral problems.
Matthew Rumsey, M.D.
Dr. Rumsey received a Bachelor's degree in French from Southern Adventist University. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California and then completed a residency in pediatrics at the Universit of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida.
His clnical interests include adolescent medicine and behavioral medicine. He will start at AGC On August 21. |
