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Care Philosophy: ``As a physician, my goals are to promote health and wellness, to encourage physical fitness appropriate for the patient's age, to prevent disease and to provide quality personal care for those patients who develop brief or long term illnesses. This includes treatment programs for obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, lung disease, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological and musculosketel symptoms.``

Care Philosophy: As a family physician, I help patients maintain and optimize their health. I provide health maintenance care (annual exams, health screenings, and immunizations), care of chronic health problems (blood pressure problems, diabetes, etc) and care of acute issues (illness, injuries, etc). In Abita Springs, the entire staff of 2 physicians, 2 nurse practioniers and our nursing staff do all we can to keep our patients as healthy as possible

Biography: Dr. Kaitlin Massey, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Mandeville, LA. She is 32 years old. Dr. Kaitlin Massey, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr Caillouet earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2008. She completed her General Surgery residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia in 2013. Dr Caillouet has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She has provided excellent surgical care for patients on the Northshore as a general surgeon for St Tammany Parish Hospital for the last 10 years. Dr. Caillouet is board certified in general surgery, with a broad scope of practice including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as trauma surgery and elective procedures. Her office accepts new patient and telehealth visits.

Biography: Dr. Evans earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and then a medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. She completed a rotating Internship through Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia and then completed a combined Residency in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at Penn State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Lastly, Dr. Evans is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Biography: Dr. Bartlomiej Calka, DO is an Internist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 42 years old. Dr. Bartlomiej Calka, DO is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Spencer Pinion, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. He is 43 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Spencer Pinion, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Gabrielle Givens, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. She is 35 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. Gabrielle Givens, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Crowder, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. He is 40 years old. Dr. Jonathan Crowder, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: ``It is very important to me to be able to live and work in the area where I was raised,`` he said. ``I value the excellent quality of life and the exceptional medical community that we have in St. Tammany Parish.``

Care Philosophy: I believe that healthcare is not about what your doctor can do for you, but what you and your doctor can do together as a team. My job is to ensure that patients have the information they need to make informed decisions about their health. I enjoy caring for the entire family at different stages in life. The most rewarding part of my day is working with and encouraging patients as they make healthy lifestyle choices.

Biography: Dr. Christine Thurston, DO is an Internist who practices in Mandeville, LA. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Christine Thurston, DO is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I believe in taking care of the patient by involving them in their treatment and guiding them through making decisions that often can be life changing.

Biography: Dr. Chad Vanasselberg, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist who practices in Covington, LA. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Chad Vanasselberg, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Mary Smith, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Covington, LA. She is 61 years old. Dr. Mary Smith, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.