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Martha C. Dannenbaum, MD, FACOG
Executive Director of the University Health Center
Work Email: mdannenbaum@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET
Categories: Student Affairs Leadership Team, UHC Administration, University Health Center
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Jennifer Swails, MBA
Director of Finance & Support Services University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street 255 Greencrest Drive GA Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-1162work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

Biographical Info

Jen joined the University Health Center in 2018. She previously held the position of Administrative Director at Vanderbilt University’s Student Health Center. Prior to joining UGA, she worked for the State of Tennessee Department of Public Health Immunization Program and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Jen’s research interests include utilization of a geospatial information system for predicting vaccine compliance and factors impacting immunization uptake.

Categories: UHC Administration, UHC Finance and Support Services
Updated 1 year ago. Return to top.
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Cary Perry, MD
Interim Senior Director Medical Services; Physician University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8691work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

Biographical Info

Dr. Perry joined the UHC staff in 2021 after practicing OB/GYN, then Gynecology for 26 years in Athens.  She is a member of clinical faculty of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership as a volunteer preceptor in surgery and ambulatory GYN.  She has served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia OB/GYN Society since 2005, and serves as President for 2021-2022.  Dr. Perry  also volunteers as a physician at Mercy Health Clinic, serving uninsured and underserved patients to provide gynecologic care and consultation.  She enjoys serving as an educator for Girology, a group which provides age-appropriate education and information about development, reproduction, sexuality and general health for girls ages 8 and up.

Medical Education:  Medical College of Georgia (UGA Undergrad!)
Residency:  Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia
Board Certification:  American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Licensure: State of Georgia

Categories: UHC Administration, UHC Gynecology Clinic
Updated 8 months ago. Return to top.
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Fred E. Reifsteck III, MD
Lead Physician, Primary Care; Lead Physician, Medical Clinic Red and Sports Medicine University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street GA Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8636work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

Biographical Info

Dr. Fred Reifsteck joined the staff at the health center in December 2003. From 1990-2001, he practiced at Kaiser Permanente in Jonesboro, Georgia. He was with the medical staff at The Doctor’s Office in Stockbridge from 2001-2003. Dr. Reifsteck is the Head Team Physician for the UGA Athletic Department and the lead physician in Medical Clinic Red/Sports Medicine at UHC.

Education: BA – Biology, Knox College, Galesburg, IL
MS – Microbiology, Illinois State University, Normal IL
Medical Degree – University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago IL
Training: Family Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria IL
Previous Sports Medicine Teams: Georgia State University 1995-2001, Clayton State 1998-2001
Board Certified: Family Medicine with Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
License: Physician, State of Georgia

Categories: UHC Administration, UHC Medical Clinic Red / Sports Medicine
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Missy Jackson, WHNP-BC
Director of Nursing Services University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street 55 Carlton Street GA Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8703work Work Email: contact@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

Biographical Info

Missy Jackson, WHNP-BC, joined our staff in August 2016. She has 20 years of experience in women’s health care. Prior to joining UHC, Missy worked in hospitals, private practice, taught in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, and implemented a prenatal care program at a rural health clinic. She also has ten years of experience as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Missy is a native Athenian, and in her free time she enjoys painting and reading. Safe Space Ally

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Master of Science, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Certification: National Certification Commission, Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner
License: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Georgia
Professional Publications: Jackson, M. L. (2004). Polycystic ovarian syndrome: what nurses need to know about this misunderstood disorder. AWHONN lifelines / Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, 8(6), 511-518.

Categories: UHC Administration
Updated 2 years ago. Return to top.
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Melanie Gibson, RHIA,MBA
Director of Information and Administrative Services University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street 55 Carlton Street GA Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8618work Work Email: mgibson@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET

Biographical Info

Melanie Gibson is the Director of Information and Administrative Services at the health center and first joined the staff in 1994. She is a registered health information administrator and a member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She earned her BS from University of Central Florida and her MBA at Brenau University. She serves as the privacy officer for the health center and serves on the advisory board at Athens Technical College for the Health Information Management Technology program.

Categories: UHC Administration, UHC Information and Administrative Services
Updated 2 years ago. Return to top.
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Bonny Hicks, MAFM
Human Resources Senior Manager University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-1162work Work Email: bhicks@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET
Categories: UHC Administration
Updated 2 years ago. Return to top.
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Sandy Albert, MA
Medical Services Coordinator University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8704work Work Email: salbert@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET
Categories: UHC Administration
Updated 2 years ago. Return to top.
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Trevor Ard
Administrative Associate for Support Services University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8720work Work Email: trard@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET
Categories: UHC Administration
Updated 2 years ago. Return to top.
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Dawn Hutton Epps
Human Resources Specialist
Work Phone: 706-542-1162work Work Email: dhepps@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET
Categories: UHC Administration
Updated 5 months ago. Return to top.
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Ralph Herden, MPAcc, CPA
Budget & Finance Manager University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street GA Athens 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-5531work Work Email: rherden@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET
Categories: UHC Administration, UHC Finance and Support Services
Updated 5 months ago. Return to top.
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Jenn Nealey
Administrative Associate for Medical Services University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-0206work Work Email: jnealey@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET
Categories: UHC Administration
Updated 2 years ago. Return to top.
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Tara Thurmond, AA, B.S.
Administrative Associate for Executive Director and Director of Information and Administrative Services University Health Center
Work 55 Carlton Street Athens GA 30602 work Work Phone: 706-542-8715work Work Email: tthurmond@uhs.uga.eduINTERNET
Categories: UHC Administration
Updated 4 months ago. Return to top.
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