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Every time I go there they always figure out what's wrong with my baby! I just had to take her their yesterday cause she's throwing up, has a cough & a runny nose! The doctor said she has an upper respiratory infection & they prescribed her an antibiotic! Thank you so much for all y'all have done for my baby!
— Cheyanne C.
Ali Reza Afshar, M.D.
Medical Director - Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Ali Afshar, graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2010, he attended the University of Arizona – South Campus for his residency and completed that residency in 2014.
When asked what brought him down the path of medicine he says: “I always tell my patients that medicine chose me, I didn’t choose medicine. For it is through the practice of compassion, dignity, equanimity, and many other basic tenants of being human that make life worth living. Through life experiences, both personally and professionally, it has always been the strong bonds I have developed with my patients that has been a constant force drawing me back to doing something meaningful with my life, and that is practicing medicine.
Watching his patients overcome obstacles in their lives that allow them to get back on their feet and continue to live meaningful lives, is what most excites him about his work and the contributions he makes.
Dr. Afshar grew up in California and arrived in Jacksonville in 2016. He currently volunteers at the Way Free Clinic in Green Cove Springs, which offers, opportunities to those who lack medical insurance, and the financial means to otherwise obtain healthcare. He enjoys playing his guitar, and trying to figure out a new riff he hears from one of his favorite guitar players. He also enjoys practicing Hatha yoga several times a week. On Sundays he likes spending time with his two dogs, going for a hike, or to the beach. He says it would be impossible for him to give up his music/guitars, and his dogs, which keep him grounded.
He defines Awesome Care as, seeing patients regain hope when they’d felt like they’d lost it, and taking time to talk to my patients about prevention of disease in order to keep them off medication.
Kelly Gendall, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
Jeffrey Krenzer, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
Coming Soon
Heather Poynter, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
As of 2021, Ms. Poynter has been working in Healthcare for over 10 years more than half of that was spent as an emergency department nurse. She graduated in 2020 from Jacksonville University becoming an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She grew up in Clay County, and came back to Jacksonville for nursing school in 2013.
When asked what brought her down the path of healthcare her response was: “I’ve always liked helping people, and I’ve always been good at science. After going to EMT school my freshman year of college, I knew I wanted to be in healthcare. After working in an emergency department as an RN, I knew I wanted to help take care of people in a different role as a nurse practitioner.”
Ms. Poynter says her patients say she listens to them, and take the time to explain treatments or tests in a way that is easy for them to understand. She is most excited when she can work with a patient to improve their health. Whether it is a cut finger that needed stitches, or hypertension that is now controlled. I love when we both can see the improvements!
She likes volunteering for hands-only CPR for the community, and dance marathons for Children’s Miracle Network. When she isn’t working you can usually find her out and about with her husband and dog, Stanley, or at home taking care of my honeybees. I love being on or around the water when it is warm, and says it would be impossible for her to give up Diet Coke!
When asked to define “Awesome Care” she states: “Awesome care is when the patient and the provider can work together to make a treatment plan, that works for that individual, gets results, and shows improvement.”
Kayla Wilmot, PA-C
Physician's Assistant
Ms. Wilmot attended Nova Southeastern University for PA school, and graduated in 2020. For many years, she was unsure of her career. In college she studied sciences and found her love for medicine. This coupled well with her desire to give back, and is how she found her passion.
She was born and raised in Jacksonville, she spent six years in Orlando working and earning her undergrad. Ms. Wilmot patients say she listens well, is patient, and takes the time to fully understand their needs.
Ms. Wilmot loves the idea of serving in her community When not working she enjoys days at the beach, on the boat fishing, and taking her dog out. She says it would be impossible for her to give up her dog, and cats!
She states; “Awesome Care is simply care with meaning and action. Going above and beyond for your patient.”
Kyle Scott, PA-C
Physician's Assistant
Coming Soon
