Physician / Physician Assistants
Charles Hunt II, MD, FACS, RVT
Doctor / CEO
Dr. Charles Austin Hunt, II, MD, FACS, RVT, of Alabama Vein & Restoration Medspa, is highly skilled in the field of Phlebology (vein specialist), general surgery, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Dr. Hunt has 20+ years of experience in vascular medicine.
In 1996, he completed both his undergraduate and medical degree at the University of Indiana, in Indianapolis. He completed his residency in Birmingham, Alabama, at Carraway Medical Center, and received his specialization in cardiovascular medicine at the AB Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Hunt specializes in the treatment of vein disorders using modern technologies, such as endovenous laser ablation, microphlebectomy, and sclerotherapy.
In addition to being a highly credentialed board certified surgeon, Dr. Hunt has also been extensively trained in injectable aesthetic procedures to include the use of Botox and Juvederm and Dysport.
When not taking care of patients, Dr. Hunt enjoys kayak fishing, writing, horticulture and spending time with his family.
Katherine Herbst, PA-C
Certified Physician’s Assistant
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Leah Smith, PA-C
Certified Physician’s Assistant
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Jamie Gober, PA-C
Certified Physician’s Assistant / Clinical Director
Jamie Gober is a Certified Physician Assistant at Alabama Vein and Restoration Medspa, she is well versed in medical, surgical, and cosmetic concerns that help each patient to achieve their unique goal. She specializes in sclerotherapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Skinpen, Sculpsure and non-ablative lasers. Her warm personality and engaging bedside manner make her an essential component to the patient experience at Alabama Vein and Restoration Medspa.
Outside of the practice, Jamie occupies her time with her family and friends. She enjoys being active outdoors, cooking, gardening, listening to live music, and traveling.
Spa Services
Jamie Lowery
Aesthetician
Jamie is one of our outstanding credentialed aestheticians. Jamie is very knowledgeable in all aspects of our Medspa division. Jamie received her formal training and certification from the Aveda Institute in Birmingham. Jamie is always happy and smiling, she is very kind and outgoing. Jamie is loved by her coworkers and clients alike.
Jamie enjoys motorcycle trips, traveling and spending time with her family in her off time.
Administration
Leigh Howland
Billing Director
Leigh has a degree from the University of Alabama in Healthcare Management and has 15+ years of healthcare billing experience. She is the Billing Director and assists with the Accounting duties of the practice. Leigh meets with all patients prior to services rendered to answer any financial related questions or concerns. Leigh has been with us for 10+ years.
Leigh enjoys spending time at the beach/pool and traveling with her family.
Brian Sponder
Systems Admin (IT)
Brian is our Systems Administrator and marketing liaison. Brian maintains the backbone to our infrastructure by solidifying a proper communications network between our home base and our satellite locations. Brian assures all patient electronic health record data is accessible and secured at all times. In addition to IT services, Brian creates our ad copy, monthly newsletter and is our point of contact for our advertisement vendors. Brian has been an integral part of this organization for 11+ years.
Brian spends his downtime fishing, riding mountain bikes and motorcycles.
Surgical / Clinical Staff
Taelar Conn, RN
Registered Nurse
Taelar is a Registered Nurse with past ICU experience.
Taelar is a very detail oriented and takes extra time to ensure each patient is informed regarding their plan of care. Taelar assures the facility electronic health records are perfectly accurate. Taelar offers exceptional patient care during consultations and assists in surgical procedures as an OR circulator.
Taelar spends her free time dabbling in music and artistry and purveyor of good coffee.
Ashley Jett, RN
Registered Nurse
Ashley offers exceptional nursing skills primarily as our pre operative and recovery nurse. Ashley assures that our patients are well informed and educated about what to expect before and after their procedure with us.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children, traveling and planning DIY projects.
Tracy Bailey, MA
Medical Assistant / Patient Coordinator
Tracy assists in surgical procedures, front desk patient coordination, and surgery scheduling. Tracy concentrates her efforts with patient education.
Tracy is an exercise enthusiast and also fitness instructor. Tracy rescues animals and enjoys trivia.
Kaci, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant / Patient Coordinator
Kaci is a certified medical assistant that assists in surgical procedures and assures patient safety by maintaining sterile instrumentation and environment. She provides dedicated attentive care to each patient.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, movies and spending time outdoors.
Ashley, MA
Medical Assistant
Bio Coming soon..!
Tiffany, MA
Medical Assistant
Tiffany has a BA in Psychology from The University of Alabama. SHe is a CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician), a CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist), and a CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader). Before she got in the medical field she was Captain of the Bama Belle Riverboat (Master 100 tons of steam and motor vessels). She went through a 6 month program at Northport Medical Center to get certified as a Surgical Technician, and specialized in Orthopedics for 9 years. She has experience as a scrub tech in general surgery, ortho (total joint replacements, trauma ortho) plastics, oral surgery, GYN, and ENT.
Tiffany is a PADI certified diver and she loves to travel.
Patient Services
Lisa Loveless
Insurance Specialist
Lisa is an experienced insurance specialist assuring pre-determination insurance coverage for our patients. Lisa works closely with our billing department to ensure our patients are well informed of any financial obligations prior to any services being performed. Lisa has been our insurance secretary for 15+ years.
Kelly Gatlin
Medical Secretary / Patient Coordinator
Kelly has been with us for 7.5+ years as a Medical Secretary and Patient Coordinator. Kelly assures patients and their referring physicians receive proper documentation and correspondence pertaining to their visit with us.
Courtney Feltman
Medical Secretary / Patient Coordinator
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Support Staff
Sue Fleming
Ultrasonographer
Sue is one of our talented sonographers that perform diagnostic ultrasound studies on our patients. The information gathered in these studies play a crucial role in the determination of what the best plan of care will be for each patient. Sue has been with our organization for 10+ years.
Sue enjoys her off time traveling with her family.
Julie Palmer
Ultrasonographer
Julie is yet another outstanding highly credentialed sonographer we have with us at Alabama Vein and Restoration Medspa that assists primarily in our Tuscaloosa location. Julie has been with our organization for 10+ years.
Julie enjoys being on the lake and spends her downtime with friends and family.