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163 E. Tollison St.
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-9841
Medical School: St. Christopher’s College of Medicine
Residency: Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, GA
-American College of Physicians
163 E. Tollison Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-9841
Senior Care Unit (Behavioral Health)
Board Certified: General Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Board Certified: Geriatric Psychiatry, American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry,
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Medical School: Baroda Medical College and affiliated hospitals, Baroda, India
Internship: Baroda Medical College and affiliated hospitals, Baroda, India
Residency in Psychiatry: Medical College of Georgia and University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania,Geriatric Psychiatry Program
105 E. Tollison Street Suite C
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-4122
Matt is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who treats patients two years and older. He is a certified BioTE® medical provider for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, including BioTE® hormone pellet therapy.
Master of Science in Nursing: South University, Savannah, GA (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
-Family Nurse Practitioner
-Registered Nurse, Georgia
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-Basic Life Support (BLS)
-Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider
-Oncology Nursing Society
-Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
163 E. Tollison Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-9841
-Inpatient and ICU Acute Care
Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical School: Mercer University of Medicine, Macon, GA.
Chief Resident: Memorial Health University Hospital, Savannah, GA
Undergraduate: Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
163 E. Tollison Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-9841
-Inpatient and ICU Acute Care
Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Fla.
Residency in Internal Medicine: Memorial Health University Hospital, Savannah, GA
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in biology, minor in microbiology
105 E. Tollison Street Suite B
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-0102
Alivia is a board-certified Physician Assistant who treats patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
-Chronic Disease Management
-Health Screenings
-Acute Care
-Women’s Health
-Weight Management
-Physical Exams
-Disease Prevention
-Patient Education
-Aesthetic Services (Botox)
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies: South University, Savannah, GA
Bachelor of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology (Magna Cum Laude, Honors): Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus, Savannah, GA (Minor in Psychology)
-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
-American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
-Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA)
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-Basic Life Support
RestorMetbolix Team at Appling Healthcare
163 E. Tollison Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-7841
Rachel is an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner who treats adult patients 18 years and older.
-Chronic Disease Management
-Primary Care
-Acute Care
-Women’s Health
-Weight Management
-Health Screenings
-Physical Exams
-Disease Prevention
-Patient Education
Master of Science in Nursing: Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA (Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
-Nurse Practitioner, Georgia
-Registered Nurse, Georgia
-AANP Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
-Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Accepting New Patients (2 Years & Older)
3345 US Hwy. 84W, #102
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 705-4910
-Chronic Disease Management
-Health Maintenance Screenings
-Acute Care
-Women’s Health
-Sick Visits
-Physical Exams
-Disease Prevention
-Weight Management
-Joint Injections
-Patient Education
Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner): South University, Savannah, GA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
-Registered Professional Nurse, State of Georgia
-Certified by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
105 E. Tollison Street Suite D
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 366-9688
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner: Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
-Family Nurse Practitioner
-Registered Nurse, Georgia
-Basic Cardiac Life Support
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course
-American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
-Sigma Theta Tau International
3345 US Hwy. 84W, #102
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912)-705-4910
Courtney is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who treats patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
She is a certified BioTE® medical provider for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, including BioTE® hormone pellet therapy.
-Chronic Disease Management
-Health Maintenance Screenings
-Acute Care
-Women’s Health
-Physical Exams
-Disease Prevention
-BMI-based weight management program ($45, bi-monthly)
-Weight loss injections, $25
-Aesthetic services including Botox
Master of Science in Nursing: Walden University (Family Nurse Practitioner)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: College of Coastal Georgia
-Family Nurse Practitioner
-Registered Nurse, Georgia
-Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
-Basic Life Support (BLS)
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
1702A Meadows Lane
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 705-4905
-Chronic Disease Management
-Acute Respiratory Illness
-Musculoskeletal Injuries
-Vitamin Insufficiencies
-Depression & Anxiety
-Thyroid Issues
-School Physicals
Dr. Foust has a passion for treating patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.
He has also developed multiple weight-loss clinics, and has many years of experience compounding bioidentical hormones.
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV
Residency: Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
Internship: Memorial University/Mercer University Hospital, Savannah, GA
-American Academy of Family Physicians
-Georgia Association of Family Practitioners
-American Medical Association
-American Diabetes Association
-Metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance
-Lecturing on diabetes and pre-diabetes
-Dyslipidemia and non-pharmacological treatments
-Weight loss individualized using a variety of medications and education
105 E. Tollison Street Suite B
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-0102
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Residency: Memorial University/Mercer University Hospital, Savannah, GA
Internship: Memorial University/Mercer University Hospital, Savannah, GA
-Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
-Certified, Medical Review Officer, Southern Nuclear Company
-Member, American College of Physicians
-Recognition with Commendation, American Medical Association
163 E. Tollison Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 366-6600
Accepting New Patients
Appointments available in Baxley on Wednesdays
-Dr. Cuesta treats patients who are experiencing symptoms related to the nervous system, including headaches, epilepsy, numbness, pinched nerves, etc.
-He performs neurological testing to diagnose a wide range of conditions.
Medical School: University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Memphis
Residency: University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Memphis (Resident in Neurology); University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital (Resident in Psychiatry)
Internship: Mount Sinai Hospital of Miami Beach, FL
-American Academy of Neurology
-Southern Medical Association
105 E. Tollison Street Suite D
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 366-9688
-Primary Care
-Well Checks
-Acute Care
-Physical Exams
-Disease Preventions
-Patient Education
Medical School:University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Residency: Brookdale University Hispital, Brooklyn, New York
-American Board of Pediatrics
163 E. Tollison Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3942
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA
Residency: William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, University of South Carolina
Internship: William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, University of South Carolina
-Medical Association of Georgia
-American Medical Association
-South Carolina Medical Association
-American Psychiatric Association
-South Carolina Psychiatric Association
-American Society of Addiction Medicine
105 E. Tollison Street, Suite C
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-4122
-Primary Care
-Chronic Disease Management
-Health Maintenance Screenings
-Acute Care
-Physical Exams
-Disease Prevention
-Patient Education
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine, British West Indies; Medical College of Georgia, School of Medicine, Augusta, GA
Residency: Internal Medicine Residency, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA