Ronald Agee, DPM, has been practicing podiatric medicine for 25 years. He has been affiliated with UAB Medical West Hospital for 19 years and continues to provide excellence in preventative and palliative foot care. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and herding in his spare time.

A native of Brundidge, Ala., Dr. Bivins earned his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and attended medical school at UAB. He has had extensive postgraduate training with a concentration in urological cancers at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City and the University of Washington in Seattle. In his free time, Dr. Bivins enjoys jogging and yoga as well as reading and cooking. Dr. Bivins is excited about returning to his home state and looks forward to sharing his knowledge of urology and prostate cancer with UAB Medical West patients and the community.

Francois M. Blaudeau, MD, JD, FCLM, received his first of many degrees, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Birmingham Southern College. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Alabama and completed his residency training at Tulane University School of Medicine. He then received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Birmingham School of Law. He is fluent in French, Spanish, and Italian.

Ashley Boler is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama and her Masters of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Roman R. Brantley, Jr., MD, received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Birmingham Southern College and his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

John R. Brouillete, MD, recieved his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Following, he was Chief Resident and Instructor in Internal Medicine at Baptist Medical Centers Princeton and Montclair. He completed his fellowship in Nephrology at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Dr. Cynthia Brown received her undergraduate degree from Tulane University and her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Brown has over 25 years of OB/GYN experience and is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Brown is now seeing patients at both our Bessemer and Hoover Health Center locations!

Michael J. Burch, MD is from Hoover, AL and has joined our medical staff as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville and his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Burch is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member if the American College of Physicians.

Beatrice Chaicharncheep, MD was born in Manhattan, New York and grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Chai graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her residency in General Surgery at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. In addition to being apart of the UAB Medical West Wound Center, Dr Chai also practices at St. Vincent’s St. Clair Pell City Hospital, Vohra Wound Physicians and Prescription Aesthetic and Wellness Spa.

Melissa Rene Chambers, D.V.M., M.D., received her Bachelor of Science from Auburn University. She first received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University and continued on to recieve her Medical Degree through the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital and her neurosurgical residency at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in total joint replacement and fracture management. He is a member of the American Medical Association and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.To schedule an appointment, please call (205) 481-8570.

David Denney, M.D., originally from Opp, Alabama, is an Emergency Medicine Physician at UAB Medical West Hospital in Bessemer, AL. He is also Medical Director of Bessemer Emergency Physicians at the hospital. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Samford University and went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed both his internship and residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

Harini Ganga Doppalapudi, M.D., practices Internal Medicine at UAB Medical West’s Bessemer Clinic. She first attended college at Maris Stella College in India. She recieved her medical degree from Guntur Medical College in India. She completed her internship at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She then moved to Birmingham, AL, to complete her residency through Baptist Health System.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and gardening.

UAB Medical West is proud to welcome Jeremy Dornier, MD to our team of medical professionals. Dr. Dornier is a board-certified family medicine physician. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Louisiana State University, where he also completed his family medicine residency program and received his Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Dornier is thrilled to be joining the Hoover Health Center family and looks forward to serving our patients in May.

Mell L. Duggan, Jr, MD is a native of Augusta, Georgia.Dr. Duggan received his bachelors degree from Washington and Lee University. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.

Sally Ebaugh, M.D., recieved her Bachelor of Arts in English and Chemistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She then received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as well. She continued her education and received her Juris Doctor degree from Birmingham School of Law, and her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her residency through Medical Center East Family Practice.

Here at UAB Medical West Hospital, she is a part of the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Committee, the Hospital Ethics Committee, the Medical Education Committee, and is Chairman of the Family Practice and Emergency Medicine Department. She is married to Kenneth Ebaugh and has one daughter, Lulie.

Dr. William Fonbah joined UAB Medical West in 2011. He went to medical school and completed his internship, residency and fellowship at University of Alabama at Birmingham. In his spare time, Dr. Fonbah enjoys fishing, soccer and football.

Lea Freeman recently joined the UAB Medical West Baccus & Baccus Health Center as a Certified Registered Nurse Practicioner. Lea received both her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Nursing as well as her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her residency at UAB Medical West Jerry McLane Internal Medicine. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over seven years in UAB Hospital’s Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematology/Oncology Intensive Care Unit.

Dr. Fuller’s interests include motorcycles, water sports, and spending time with his three sons.

Dr. Gamble is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama, where he also received his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Gamble completed his internship and residency with Birmingham Baptist Medical Center. With 23 years of experience in the Birmingham area, we are thrilled to welcome him back to the UAB Medical West family.

Willie L. Gilford, Jr., M.D., received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He then received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the King/Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.

Jessica Gill, MD joined UAB Medical West OB/GYN Health Center in August 2013. Dr. Gill is a native of Foley, AL. She graduated from the University of South Alabama and received her medical degree from St. Matthew’s University. Dr. Gill completed her residency at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York.

In her spare time, Dr. Gill enjoys cooking, running and going to Broadway shows.

Clark Gray, M.D., is an Internal Medicine Physician at UAB Medical West’s Tannehill Health Center. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with a minor in both Biology and English, from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. He recieved his medical degree from the University of South Alabama and was first in his class. He completed his residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

In his spare time, he enjoys reading, history, music, biking, and raising his daughter.

Cedric Harris, MD, received his undergraduate degree in microbiology from The University of Alabama. He received his medical degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham where he also completed his internship and residency. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine in the Birmingham area for over 20 years and we are honored to welcome him to the UAB Medical West family.

Brandi is a board-certified Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner. She received her Associates of Science in Nursing degree from Jefferson State Community College and her Masters of Science in Family Nurse Practioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Resarch from Samford University. Brandi is now seeing patients at the UAB Medical West Vance Health Center. Raised in Vance herself, Brandi is excited to serve the patients in her own community.

In his spare time, Dr. Kachelhofer enjoys traveling, photography, hiking, and spending time with his family.

In her spare time, Dr. Kothandapani enjoys traveling, reading, and playing the violin and piano

Dr. Luttrell enjoys golfing, hunting and fishing in his spare time.

Kate McConathy, CRNP received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Alabama and her Masters in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Kristen Michael, DO, is originally from Hoover, AL and is a Family & Sports Medicine physician at the UAB Medical West Parkwest Health Center.

She received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi and her medical degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC). She completed her family medicine residency with UMKC and will be finishing her sports medicine fellowship this summer. In her spare time, Dr. Michael enjoys skiing, gymnastics, gardening, baking and spending time with her family.

Dr. Jonathan Mize joined the UAB Medical West Hueytown Health Center in August 2013. Dr. Mize graduated from Auburn University and recieved his medical degree from the University of South Alabama. He completed his internship at Medical Center East in Birmingham. Dr. Mize is board-certified in Family Medicine.