Meet Our Team

Highly Trained Providers

George Loukatos, MD

Staff Physician

Dr. Loukatos has spent the past 18 years working in and managing emergency departments, and has the knowledge and experience necessary to take care of any condition that walks through the door.

George Loukatos, MD

Dr. Loukatos has spent the past 18 years working in and managing emergency departments, and has the knowledge and experience necessary to take care of any condition that walks through the door.

His years of experience have taught him that most patients who end up in the ER can be cared for in the Urgent Care setting, at a fraction of the cost and in a more comfortable environment. It is this experience that sparked the vision for AlphaCare. Dr Loukatos is committed to offering a new option to patients of the Gulf Coast by providing the best possible care in an environment that is fast, friendly, and cost-efficient.

Ashley Guy, PA-C

Staff Provider

A native of Fairhope for the past 30 years, Ashley began her career as a Physician Assistant when she graduated from the University of Southern Alabama’s PA program 23 years ago.

Ashley Guy, PA-C

A native of Fairhope for the past 30 years, Ashley began her career as a Physician Assistant when she graduated from the University of Southern Alabama’s PA program 23 years ago.

Her practice history includes over a decade in the emergency department as well as several years of orthopedics, cardiology, urology, and dermatology.

Her vast experience serves as the foundation for the exceptional care she provides as a full-time provider at our Fairhope and Spanish Fort locations.

Michael Liljegren, PA-C

Staff Provider

Before transitioning to a career in medicine, Michael received his bachelor’s degree at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and served our country as a highly decorated lieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Michael Liljegren, PA-C

Before transitioning to a career in medicine, Michael received his bachelor’s degree at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and served our country as a highly decorated lieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard.

He then worked as a paramedic and emergency room technician before attending Physician Assistant school at the University of South Alabama.

For the past 6 years, Michael has worked in various emergency departments and urgent care centers before joining the AlphaCare team in 2023. You will find Michael working at both our Fairhope and Spanish Fort locations.

Susan Jakoboski, FNP

Staff Provider

Susan has been practicing in local Emergency Departments for almost 20 years, and brings with her over 7 years of Advanced Practice ER experience.

Susan Jakoboski, FNP

Susan has been practicing in local Emergency Departments for almost 20 years, and brings with her over 7 years of Advanced Practice ER experience. She obtained her nursing degree from the University of South Alabama and then went on to Troy University to obtain her Advanced Practice degree.

A life-long native of the Mobile area, Susan draws on her many years of experience to provide the best possible care to her patients at AlphaCare Spanish Fort, where she primarily practices.

Jessie Lindsey, FNP

Staff Provider

Jessie joined the AlphaCare team in 2019 when she and her family moved back home to Ocean Springs. She brings with her experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, and Cardiology.

Jessie Lindsey, FNP

Jessie joined the AlphaCare team in 2019 when she and her family moved back home to Ocean Springs. She brings with her experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, and Cardiology.

She is known for her thorough attention to detail and her warm personality, and can be found practicing on a part-time basis at any of our three Mississippi locations.

Lindsey Parker, FNP

Staff Provider

Lindsey brings her years of experience as both an ER nurse and an ER Nurse Practitioner to AlphaCare. This ER experience is the foundation that allows her to handle her urgent care cases with a high level of expertise.

Lindsey Parker, FNP

Lindsey brings her years of experience as both an ER nurse and an ER Nurse Practitioner to AlphaCare. This ER experience is the foundation of the broad knowledge base that allows her to handle her urgent care cases with a high level of expertise.

A long term resident of Ocean Springs, Lindsey enjoys taking care of her neighbors at our Ocean Springs location. She also serves as the Provider Performance Improvement Specialist for AlphaCare and helps ensure that all providers deliver the best possible care to our patients

Melissa Moore, FNP

Staff Provider

Melissa brings over a decade of experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner to her patients at AlphaCare. Prior to joining AlphaCare in 2022, Melissa worked in the urgent care setting as well as in the occupatinal health and primary care space.

Melissa Moore, FNP

Melissa brings over a decade of experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner to her patients at AlphaCare. Prior to joining AlphaCare in 2022, Melissa worked in the urgent care setting as well as in the occupatinal health and primary care space.

She prides herself on providing empathetic, quality healthcare with a focus on patient assessment and education. Melissa works at all of our Mississippi locations but practices primarily at AlphaCare Urgent Care Biloxi.

Michele McLeod, FNP

Staff Provider

Michele McLeod has over 30 years of clinical experience. She has served as the lead provider and assistant medical director for a large Urgent Care network, as well as owning and operating her own medical practice.

Michele McLeod, FNP

Michele McLeod has over 30 years of clinical experience, which includes a background in critical care nursing prior to her career as a nurse practitioner. She has served as the lead provider and assistant medical director for a large Urgent Care network, as well as owning and operating her own medical practice.

Her areas of expertise include occupational health, women's health, dermatology and wound repair, and health maintenance and wellness. McLeod draws upon this experience to provide complete and compassionate care to her patients at AlphaCare.

Charles Strange, FNP

Staff Provider

Charles began his career in medicine as a nurse at a Level II trauma center before going on to complete his advanced practice degree at the University of Southern MS, where he was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society.

Charles Strange, FNP

Charles began his career in medicine as a nurse at a Level II trauma center before going on to complete his advanced practice degree at the University of Southern MS, where he was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society. He spent the next 5 years practicing in the Urgent Care space before joining AlphaCare in 2024.

Charles has a passion for quality, efficient care that is reflected in his practice at AlphaCare. He can be found at all 3 Mississippi locations but primarily practices at our Biloxi Urgent Care center.

Lauren Niemeyer, FNP

Staff Provider

Lauren obtained her Advanced Practice degree from the University of South Alabama in 2011. Since then, she has practiced in Urgent Care, Cardiology, and Aesthetics.

Lauren Niemeyer, FNP

Lauren obtained her Advanced Practice degree from the University of South Alabama in 2011. Since then, she has practiced in Urgent Care, Cardiology, and Aesthetics.

Lauren joined the AlphaCare team in 2023 with the addition of our new Alabama locations. A lifelong native of Fairhope, Lauren takes special pride in caring for the community that she grew up in.

Nathan Payne, FNP

Staff Provider

Nathan began his career in acute care an emergency department nurse, where he practiced for over 15 years before deciding to pursue his practitioner degree.

Nathan Payne, FNP

Nathan began his career in acute care an emergency department nurse, where he practiced for over 15 years before deciding to pursue his practitioner degree.

He graduated from the University of South Mississippi in 2014 and has been practicing as an emergency department, family practice, and hospitalist practitioner since. Nathan can be found splitting his time between all three Mississippi locations and has quickly become an integral part of the AlphaCare Team.

Katherine Thames, FNP

Staff Provider

She began her career as a nurse at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport before completing her advanced practice degree at the University of South Alabama, and has been practicing as an advanced practitioner for over 10 years.

Katherine Thames, FNP

Katherine joined AlphaCare in 2024 and can be found practicing at our Gulfport Urgent Care center. She began her career as a nurse at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport before completing her advanced practice degree at the University of South Alabama, and has been practicing as an advanced practitioner for over 10 years.

Prior to joining AlphaCare, Katherine practiced in the Primary Care, ENT, and Occupational Medicine realm. She draws on her extensive experience and expertise to provide the best possible care to her patients at AlphaCare.

Amanda Scorsone - FNP

Staff Provider

Amanda received her Master of Science from Colorado State University after serving in the United States Navy. She joined AlphaCare in November of 2021 and has quickly become a favorite of our patients.

Amanda Scorsone - FNP

Amanda received her Master of Science from Colorado State University after serving in the United States Navy. She spent several years caring for our active duty military, their families, and veterans.

She also independently ran a State Health Department clinic and was the chief operator at a COVID-19 testing site. She joined AlphaCare in November of 2021 and has quickly become a favorite of our patients.

Shannon Seals, FNP

Staff Provider

Shannon started her patient care career as an emergency department and critical care nurse. She went on to obtain her advanced provider degree in 2010, and has been practicing in the emergency department and urgent care setting since.

Shannon Seals, FNP

Shannon started her patient care career as an emergency department and critical care nurse. She went on to obtain her advanced provider degree in 2010, and has been practicing in the emergency department and urgent care setting since.

She draws upon this extensive experience to provide top quality, efficient, and compassionate care to her patients at AlphaCare.

Administrative Staff

Regina Hansen

Director of Operations

Ms. Hansen began her career at AlphaCare as a Medical Tech after many years spent in the Emergency Department. Her commitment to excellent patient care has led her to the roles of Lead Med Tech, Clinical Coordinator, and now Director of Operations.

Regina Hansen

Ms. Hansen began her career at AlphaCare as a Medical Tech after many years spent in the Emergency Department. Her commitment to excellent patient care has led her to the roles of Lead Med Tech, Clinical Coordinator, and now Director of Operations.

Regina acts as the patient liason for all clinical concerns at AlphaCare, and her priority is to ensure that every patient has the best possible experience at our centers. She may be reached by calling any of our centers or via a message to our website.

Stacey Guyer

Lead Med Tech – Alabama Operations

Ms. Guyer brought many years of experience in the Emergency Department and Hospital systems to AlphaCare. Her exemplary performance has led her to be tasked with the duties of Lead Med Tech in our Alabama urgent care centers.

Stacey Guyer

Ms. Guyer brought many years of experience in the Emergency Department and Hospital systems to AlphaCare when she joined our practice in 2022. Since joining the team, her exemplary performance has led her to be tasked with the duties of Lead Med Tech in our Alabama urgent care centers.

She may be found practicing at both of our Alabama locations, and continues to provide the exemplary care that makes AlphaCare Urgent Care the preferred provider of emergency services in Baldwin County.

Michael Anne Varnado

Lead Med Tech – Mississippi Operations

Ms. Varnado completed her formal training as a Medical Assistant at BlueCliff Technical College in Gulfport. She joined AlphaCare in 2019 and has been providing outstanding patient care since.

Michael Anne Varnado

Ms. Varnado completed her formal training as a Medical Assistant at BlueCliff Technical College in Gulfport. She joined AlphaCare in 2019 and has been providing outstanding patient care since. She is now tasked with ensuring that our Mississippi patient receive the unparalleled care that has become the AlphaCare standard.

Devon Swanier

Occupational Health Coordinator

Devon joined AlphaCare in 2021 and has been overseeing our Occupational Health services since 2023. She is the AlphaCare liason to our many corporate partners and strives to ensure that all of our occupational health clients receive outstanding services.

Devon Swanier

Devon joined AlphaCare in 2021 and has been overseeing our Occupational Health services since 2023. She is the AlphaCare liason to our many corporate partners and strives to ensure that all of our occupational health clients receive outstanding services. Employers interested in our occupational health services may contact Devon by reaching out to any of our locations or via a message to our website.