STAFF DIRECTORY
MEDICAL CLINIC GOLD
Biographical Info
Chenda Beaty joined the health center staff in August 2019. She has experience in Nursing Leadership, Progressive Care Nursing, Nursing Education, and Emergency Nursing. She earned her BA from Georgia College & State University in 2009 and her MSN from Medical College of Georgia in 2011.
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Dr. Satya Thippareddi joined University Health Center in October 2017. After practicing as an Ob/Gyn in India for several years she relocated to the U.S. to complete a Family Practice Residency and has been certified by the American Board of Family Medicine continuously since 2006. She worked as a Staff Physician at The Nebraska Medical Center from 2007-2012 before moving to Shenandoah Medical Center in Shenandoah, Iowa, where she worked until July 2017. She was active on a number of committees at both hospitals where she served as a member as well as chair–Utilization Review Committee, Peer Review Committee, Emergency Department Committee, and Obstetrics Committee—and was the medical director for the Diabetic Self-Management Program. She relocated to Athens in July 2017 to join her husband, who is an academic faculty member in Poultry Science at UGA. Safe Space Ally
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.
Education: MBBS (Medical Doctor), Siddhartha Medical College, Andhra Pradesh, India
Internship: University General Hospital, Andhra Pradesh, India
Post-graduate Training: Ob/Gyn, Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka, India
Residency: Family Medicine, Lincoln, Nebraska
Board Certified: Family Medicine
License: Physician, State of Georgia
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Tracy Crockett joined the health center staff in January 2015. She has over 30 years of experience in the following specialties: Cardiology, Dermatology, Hospital Medicine, Primary Care, ENT, and Neurosurgery. Her Certifications include Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. She is a registered IPledge Prescriber. Safe Space Ally
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: Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant, Magna Cum Laude, Medical College of Georgia, 1987
Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
License: Physician Assistant, State of Georgia
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Mara Franklin, PA-C, joined the health center staff in February 2015. She has 16 years of experience in primary care, breast health, and gastroenterology. Her most recent experience was with Greater Athens Physicians. Safe Space Ally
Education: Master of Physician Assistant, 2017; Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant (Magnum Cum Laude)
Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
License: Physician Assistant, State of Georgia
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Hannah Craswell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined the CAPS staff in 2019. She earned a BS degree in Psychology and MSW from the University of Georgia. Hannah serves as the Lead Behavioral Health Care Manager within the Gold Clinic, collaborating with other providers to offer comprehensive mental health care. She has prior experience in college mental health and in community nonprofit, working with adults and families experiencing housing instability and chronic disease. Hannah utilizes a variety of approaches: cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, and solution-focused therapies.
My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
What I am Happiest Doing Outside of Work: My family and I do activities together, like playing card games at dinner or, lately, going to UGA athletic events!
What I do for Self-Care: My self-care involves activities that help me to be present and to reduce stress: cooking for my family, reading on my lunch breaks, and walking outside.
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Ann has worked at UHC in both full and part time capacities since 2014. After serving in the US Air Force, she graduated with a BSN in 1996 and then obtained her Masters with her specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner from MCG in 2002. Since that time, she has worked in various positions in the Athens community, including the Emergency Department at Athens Regional Medical Center and as an NP/First Assistant for Dr. Robert Cannon. Upon Dr. Cannon’s recent retirement, Ann returns to the Health Center in a full-time position after filling a PRN position for the past several years.
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.
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Dr. Malone joined the University Health Center in April of 2024. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering in 2005. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy as a nuclear trained submarine warfare officer for 6 years. After completing his required time in the military, he entered medical school and earned his MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed residency training at the Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Sugar Land, Texas, where he served as Chief Resident. He is board certified in family medicine, and has worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, providing care for military veterans, active duty soldiers, and their families. He also worked as a primary care physician at Pinehurst Medical Clinic in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He is excited to join UHC and apply this experience to prevent chronic illness and promote a healthy lifestyle early in life.
Medical Education: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
Residency: Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, Sugar Land, Texas
Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine
License: Physician, State of Georgia