Meet our medical team

At Hello Alpha, our team of board-certified healthcare professionals is committed to your well-being. From your first online visit, we'll pair you with a dedicated primary care provider.

She will listen and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. With access to your complete medical history, she'll ensure you receive the care you need, when you need it.

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Dr Loni Belyea
Dr. Loni Belyea
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Loni Belyea is a triple board-certified physician with a distinguished career in internal medicine, geriatrics, and obesity medicine. She is passionate about leveraging technology to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to women. Committed to enhancing patient care and expanding service offerings, Dr. Belyea leads our medical team.
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Dr. Mary Jacobson
Medical Affairs Officer
Dr. Mary Jacobson is a board-certified OBGYN and surgeon, passionate about patient-centered care and physician well-being. She brings extensive experience to her role, advocating for women's health and innovative solutions. Dr. Jacobson is dedicated to improving access to quality care and supporting patients in their journey to better health.
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Carleigh Sapp
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carleigh Sapp is a family nurse practitioner, passionate about providing comprehensive care. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Duke University. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and spending time with her two dogs.
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Crystal Patterson
Family Nurse Practitioner
Crystal Patterson is a family nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience. She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University, and a master's in health education. She prioritizes delivering exceptional care to each patient and strives to make a positive impact on their health journey.
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Fawn Townsend
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fawn Townsend is an experienced, board-certified family nurse practitioner with 7 years in the field. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Marquette University and a Post-Master's Certificate from Alverno College. She enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with her family.
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Jordan Foster
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jordan Foster is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with 8 years of experience in primary care and weight loss management. She received a BS from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a MS in Nursing from Pace University. She is enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking.
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Kathleen Moore
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kathleen Moore is a family nurse practitioner specializing in women's health and family care. She received a BS in Nursing from South University and an MS in Nursing from East Tennessee State University. She is passionate about telemedicine and enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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Laura Smith
Nurse Practitioner
Laura Smith is a nurse practitioner with 10 years of experience in women's services, urgent and emergency care, and primary care. She values telehealth for improving patient access to care and communication. She enjoys an active lifestyle hiking, traveling, and iced lattes.
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Lauren Campagna
Physician Assistant
Lauren Campagna developed her love for medicine at the University of Albany, where she volunteered on the campus ambulance. She received a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Upstate Medical University. Lauren is actively involved in medical associations. She enjoys attending medical seminars, horseback riding, and hiking.
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Lauren Younger
Physician Assistant
Lauren Younger is a board-certified physician assistant with experience in primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, and psychiatry. She wants to make every patient feel heard, understood and valued. She believes in providing whole-person care. Outside of work, she enjoys the UK Wildcats, live music, and time with loved ones.
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Lydia Staiger
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lydia Staiger is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with experience in various clinical settings, including hospital medicine, primary care, and telemedicine. Lydia received her MS in Nursing from SUNY Upstate Medical University. She enjoys spending time with her dogs, traveling, and horseback riding.
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M. Carey Pedersen
Family Nurse Practitioner
Carey Pedersen is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She received a master’s degree from The George Washington University and an undergraduate degree in nutrition from Syracuse University. She's passionate about helping people access healthcare with telemedicine. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and being in nature.
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Melissa Morenings
Family Nurse Practitioner
Melissa Morenings is a family nurse practitioner with 30+ years of experience providing care in family practice and in urgent care, with a specialty in cardiology. Melissa has a Master of Science in Nursing. When not providing care, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter along with their dogs, hiking trails and exploring caverns and hunting mushrooms.
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Melissa Morrell
Family Nurse Practitioner
Melissa Morrell is a family nurse practitioner with 4 years of experience in women's health. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master’s degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Being in a military family, Melissa is grateful that wherever she is sent, she is able to continue to provide care for her patients.
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Shannon Lyon
Physician Assistant
Shannon Lyon is a physician assistant with 18 years of experience in women's health, family practice, pediatrics, and urgent care. She received a BS in Biology from St. Bonaventure University and a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Daemen College. She enjoys spending time at the beach with her family in Florida.
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Taryn Fields
Physician Assistant
Taryn Fields is a physician assistant with 7 years of experience in family medicine and urgent care. She obtained both of her degrees from the University of Kentucky. Before completing her master’s, she studied human nutrition and psychology. She enjoys reading, exercising, traveling, and spending time outdoors with her husband and dog.
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Vanessa Votypka
Family Nurse Practitioner
Vanessa Votypka is a family nurse practitioner with about 10 years of experience. She attended Case Western Reserve University for undergraduate and graduate school. She is passionate about telemedicine and providing accessible care to patients. She enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with her family.

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