| Meet the Staff |
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Ajsa Nikolic, M.D. - Medical Director |
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Dr. Nikolic lived in New Orleans as a child, but attended High School at the American International School in Vienna, Austria. She attended college at the University of Vienna. Dr. Nikolic then went to the University of Vienna Medical School, finishing in 2000.
Dr. Nikolic's residency training was done at East Jefferson General Hospital. She completed her Family Practice Residency in 2004. She has worked at East Jefferson After Hours in Kenner (where she was medical director from 2005-2007) and Metairie, Doctor's Urgent Care in Slidell, Lake After Hours in Baton Rouge, and East Jefferson Occupational Medicine in Kenner, LA since completion of her residency. She has also worked as an Emergency Room Physician since Katrina at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and at Northshore Regional Medical Center, Slidell.
Dr. Nikolic is board certified in both Family Practice and Urgent Care.
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Jenny Marino - Clinic Supervisor/Xray Tech |
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Jennifer Marino is originally from LaPlace, LA. She received her Radiologic Technologist degree from Delgado in 2004. Since then she has worked in Urgent Care Facilities. Her biggest challenge was restarting a clinic in the aftermath of Katrina. Her responsibilities included staffing and ordering supplies as well as patient care. |
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Valerie James - Xray Tech |
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Valerie James recently graduated from Delgado University getting her certification in radiologic technology. She is a native of New Orleans, who started her career as an office manager for a periodontist and decided to go back to school to further her education in 2003. Although Hurricane Katrina disrupted most of her studies, she managed to graduate top of her class in 2007. Valerie started with New Orleans Urgent care immediately after graduating and she enjoys the fast paced and patient oriented medical services offered here. |
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Alicia Buras - Front Desk |
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Alicia Buras rediscovered her love for healthcare after Hurricane Katrina devastated her family home and affected the lives of many innocent people in her neighborhood. Despite the fact that many of her close friends left New Orleans, Alicia decided to go back to school to pursue her allied health degree and help rebuild the city she loves. |
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Gianna Scazzafavo - Medical Assistant |
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Devin Ernest - Front Desk |
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Devin Ernest is currently enrolled at Delgado as a full time student, working towards her nursing degree. She is originally from Gentilly and graduated from McDonogh 35. Devins goal is to get as much experience outside of school to help her become a first class nurse and understand all aspects of healthcare. She also works at the New Orleans Opera, bringing culture back to her city. |
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Alice Givens - Medical Assistant |
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Alice Givens was born in Independence, LA and raised in New Orleans. She graduated from Kenner Regional Vo-Tech with a degree in CNA and MA. She has 4 children; 2 boys 1 girl and 1 dog. She works at EJ during the week in occupational health and here at NOUC on the weekends as an MA. She supports her entire family, hates the current gas prices, wants a 4 cylinder car. |
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Candis DiGiovanni - Xray Technician |
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Candis DiGiovanni graduated from Our Lady of Holy Cross College where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology in 2006. She also trained at Ochsner Clinic Foundation where she received a certificate in her degree. She was selected student tech of the year. Candis currently works the weekend shift here at New Orleans Urgent Care and is a full-time mother and wife.
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Kellie Sanchez - Medical Assistant |
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Rebecca Klumpstra - Medical Assistant |
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Rebecca Klumpstra is from Grand Rapids, MI. She attended Ross Medical and graduated as a Medical Assistant in June 2009. Rebecca and her husband relocated to New Orleans in August 2009, with her husband helping to rebuild the city. Rebecca loves the southern weather, food and culture. |
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Dr. Kevin Lindsey MD - Staff Physician |
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