Our Team

Steven Chesser, M.D.

Internal Medicine
Dr. Chesser is a board-certified internal medicine physician. A Georgia native, Dr. Chesser joined University Health Alliance in 2022. A graduate of Columbus College in Columbus, Georgia, Dr. Chesser received a degree in Biology with honors. He graduated with high...

Minesh Mehta, M.D.

Dr. Mehta is a board-certified gastroenterologist. An Athens native, he joined University Health Alliance (UHA) in 2022. Dr. Mehta received his doctoral degree in medicine at the American University of Antigua/Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India...

Vikas Sangwan, M.D.

Dr. Sangwan is a board-certified gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist. He brought his expertise to University Health Alliance in 2023. Dr. Sangwan says the idea of taking care of sick people and helping those in need was cultivated in him...

Chundra Brooks, NP

Chundra Brown Brooks, a certified Family Nurse Practitioner joined University Health Alliance Gastroenterology division in November 2022. She graduated from Valdosta State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Nursing. She earned her Master’s...

Mitspa Thomas, FNP-C

Mitspa Thomas is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Mitspa received her Master’s Degree in nursing from Kennesaw State University in 2021, after receiving her RN degree from Broward College in Davie, FL in 2017. Mitspa joined UCBC in 2023...

Jana Bailey, NP-C

Jana Bailey, a certified Nurse Practitioner, joined the UHA team in 2024. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and graduated summa cum laude from UAB in 2017. She previously worked in Atlanta and has a background in both Emergency Medicine...

Rebekah Corley, PA-C

Science from the University of Oklahoma where she also graduated Magna Cum Laude and studied Microbiology. Prior to attending PA school, she spent time performing research in the field of molecular biology. She has been working as a PA in Gastroenterology and Hepatology...

Gregory DeLaurier, M.D.

Dr. DeLaurier specializes in diverticulitis, colon cancer, anal and rectal cancer, hemorrhoid treatment, anal fissure treatment, anorectal abscess, fistulas of the colon and anus, rectal prolapse, and polyps of the colon and rectum.

Fia Yi, M.D., FACS, FASCRS

Dr. Fia Yi is double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Yi joined University Health Alliance in 2023.  A graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Yi received degrees in biology...

Thomas Ward, M.D.

Dr. Thomas Ward is a colorectal surgeon. He brought his services to University Health Alliance in 2024. Dr. Ward says his career path was driven by his love for science and the potential to use that knowledge to directly assist patients with colorectal issues.

Jacob Wolfe, PA-C

Jacob Wolfe, certified Physician Assistant, joined UHA in September 2024. He earned his Masters degree as a Physician Assistant from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. He grew up in in Watkinsville, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia where he met...

Caroline Hamrick, NP

Caroline Hamrick is a board certified family nurse practitioner. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2000. After moving to Georgia, she pursued her goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.