STAFF DIRECTORY
MEDICAL CLINIC BLUE
Biographical Info
Completed Dawg Ally and/or Global Ally programs. This additional training helps ensure health equity for all patients and clients by promoting inclusive belonging in healthcare.
Biographical Info
Dr. Finbar (Barry) Woitalla joined the University Health Center in January 2018. He previously practiced as a primary care physician at Baumholder Army Garrison, Germany providing care for U.S. Army soldiers and their families from April 2015 – December 2017. Prior to that he worked at United Regional Physicians Group as a Sports Medicine/Non-operative orthopedics provider and as a primary care physician at Kell West Family Practice both in Wichita Falls, TX. Dr. Woitalla loves spending time with his wife, two young boys and German Shepherd. He also enjoys playing and listening to all kinds of music and taking in sporting events.
Education: Doctor of Osteopathy, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Training: Eglin Air Force Base Medical Center, United States Air Force
Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine
License: Physician, State of Georgia
Biographical Info
Lindsey Niknezhad joined Medical Clinic Blue in August 2021. Lindsey grew up in the North Georgia mountains and came to Athens in 2008 as an undergraduate. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She later obtained a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at August University in Augusta, Georgia in 2016. She loves college football, exercising, baking, reading, and spending time with her young son.
Completed Dawg Ally and/or Global Ally programs. This additional training helps ensure health equity for all patients and clients by promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in healthcare.
Biographical Info
Mr. James Gibson joined the health center staff in 2020. Mr. Gibson has more than 30 years’ experience in Emergency and Family medicine and 20 years in Marine Corps rotary wing aviation. He is certified ACLS, BLS, PALs, and is a former Paramedic. His areas of interest are Emergency, Family, and Addictions medicine. He calls Athens home, having been a resident since 1973. Mr. Gibson’s interests include travel and photography.
Completed Dawg Ally and/or Global Ally programs. This additional training helps ensure health equity for all patients and clients by promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in healthcare.
Education:
BS: Exercise Physiology, University of Georgia
BSN: New York University School of Nursing
MSN: Brenau University
License: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Georgia
Member: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American College Health Association
Biographical Info
Hank is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, joining the CAPS staff in September 2023. Prior to his employment with CAPS he worked in a variety of settings including community behavioral health, private practice, and school-based mental health serving children and adolescents. An alumnus of the University of Georgia, Hank obtained degrees in Psychology and Exercise & Sports Science in 2017 before returning in 2018-19 to pursue additional education in Studio Art. He completed his Masters studies at Drexel University in Philadelphia and obtained a M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy in 2021. Hank approaches the therapy space from a client-centered perspective, utilizing interventions and strategies that are informed by a variety of theoretical frameworks to best meet his clients’ needs.
My Pronouns: He/Him/His
What I am Happiest Doing Outside of Work: I enjoy being an artist, primarily working to create functional ceramic wares, and spending time with family and friends.
Completed Dawg Ally and/or Global Ally programs. This additional training helps ensure health equity for all patients and clients by promoting inclusive belonging in healthcare.