North Atlanta Plastic Surgery Staff
Lauren Purcell
Lauren is one of our Front Desk Coordinators. From your first call into the practice, to scheduling your last follow-up appointment, Lauren will always be here to help!
- Currently lives in: Cumming, GA
- Grew up in: Roswell, GA
- Best part of working at NAPS: Getting to know all of our patients from that first phone call to their last follow up. They become like family!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: Making fun coffee recipes at my own coffee shop or writing my own dark romance novel!
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Revision’s Vitamin C Serum and D.E.J. Face Cream are both amazing and have become staples in my skincare routine.
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: In the aisles of Barnes & Noble, hiking, or hanging out with my friends/family or my chihuahua (Cocoa).
Ashley Barron
Ashley is one of our Front Desk Coordinators that floats between our Plastic Surgery Practice and MedSpa. With that being said, Ashley is a huge asset to our patients as she is extremely knowledgeable on all things Plastic Surgery & MedSpa related.
- Currently lives in: Alpharetta, GA
- Grew up in: Alpharetta, GA
- Best part of working at NAPS: Getting to work with the most amazing women every day and seeing the smiles/boost of confidence our patients have after surgery!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: Celebrity Hair stylist/makeup artist
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Breast Augmentation, MOXI laser and Revision Intellishade has been my go-to for years.
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: Doing something fun with my kids or on a patio somewhere watching the Dawgs or Falcons play!
Aja Barrera
Aja is one of our surgical coordinators and primarily handles Dr. Alderman’s consultation schedule. Upon inquiring to schedule a consult with Dr. Alderman, you will first receive an email from Aja to schedule a phone call with her. On that call, Aja will provide you with more information on our practice, gather some information from you, and then schedule your consultation with Dr. A!
- Currently lives in: Johns Creek, GA
- Grew up in: Atlanta, GA
- Best part of working at NAPS: The bond that our team has… We’re like one big family!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: A baker
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Very hard decision! I’m torn between my two favorites… ELTA Clear and AlphaLash!
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: Spending time with my family
Ashley Dollar
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Breast Augmentation and Colorscience Sunscreen Powder
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: On the tennis court, relaxing by a pool or on the ballfield with my two boys.
Katie Baker
Katie, our Director of Nursing, is both a licensed Registered Nurse and Scrub Technician. She has been working with both Dr. Alderman and Dr. Joiner for over 10 years, and loves being the right-hand woman both in and out of the operating room! It’s really amazing how well she gets to know every surgical patient.
- Currently lives in: Cumming, GA
- Grew up in: Indiana
- Best part of working at NAPS: Getting to know patients & helping them through all aspects of their care!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: A forensic scientist (CSI… here I come!)
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Breast Augmentation / HALO… I also really love my results from Laser Hair Removal!
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: On the lake with my hubby & son!
Kerri Bailey
Kerri is one of our clinical Registered Nurses. She has been a RN for over 20 years and has worked in Plastic Surgery with Dr. Alderman since 2012! Whether she’s helping prepare patients for surgery or providing care for them at a follow-up appointment, our patients love Kerri’s big smile, warm heart, and calm demeanor.
- Currently lives in: Cumming, GA
- Grew up in: Marietta, GA (I’m a GA native!)
- Best part of working at NAPS: Seeing patients at their first post-op appointment with their excitement and happiness as they get to see a glimpse of their surgical results!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: A lifeguard (when I retire of course)…
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Breast Reduction
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: At the pool or at the gym!
Cody Hicks
Cody is another one of our clinical Registered Nurses. Having worked in the hospital for several years, she now loves working at NAPS where she can connect on a deeper level with patients! Cody takes great pride in making sure patients are well-prepared for their surgical journey and loves holding their hand through the entire process.
- Currently lives in: Milton, GA
- Grew up in: Fairfax, Virginia
- Best part of working at NAPS: Guiding my patients through the pre-op journey and of course, working with a fabulous group of beautiful women inside and out!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: A blackjack dealer in Las Vegas
Razan Ghawi
- Currently lives in: Vinings, GA
- Grew up in: Marietta, GA
- Best part about working at NAPS: Assisting patients with elective, exciting, and life-changing procedures!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: A veterinarian
- Favorite surgical procedure/med spa treatment/skincare product: Breast reductions and laser hair removal
- When not at work, you’ll most likely find me: Spending time my husband and family!
Riley Kasmen
- Currently lives in: Milton, GA
- Grew up in: Wrightsville, GA (Southern Girl)
- Best part of working at NAPS: The amazing doctors, friends I work with and taking care of patients!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be:Trying to do something to make the world a better place and everyone get along with one another.
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product:A tie between MOXI and Microneedling, but my favorite product is SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic.
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: At a hockey rink or race track with my two sons or working out with my husband.
Michele Gillen
- Currently lives in: Alpharetta, GA
- Grew up in: Chicago, IL
- Best part of working at NAPS: Getting to know my patients before surgery! My coworkers are so great and easy to work with.
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: A wildlife photographer, or work at the zoo or aquarium.
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: All of the procedures! I love being a part of a positive/exciting experience.
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: On the Greenway with my dog or hanging out at home with my family!
Emaleigh Adcox
Emaleigh is one of our Surgical Technologists. Whether she’s helping the doctors in the Operating Room or seeing Post-Op patients in clinic, her radiant smile is always present. Emaleigh loves being able to bounce between the Surgical and Clinical sides of our practice as she gains the opportunity to be involved in each patient’s entire surgical journey.
- Currently lives in: Woodstock, GA
- Grew up in: Canton, GA
- Best part of working at NAPS: Helping patients through their surgical journey in the OR and seeing their smiling faces at post-op visits.
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: Still working in the medical field, I love this line of work!
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Hydrafacial… Love my skin feeling fresh and clean.
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: Around town with friends or taking my dog somewhere fun!
Brittany Dean
Brittany is one of our Spa Coordinators. Whether you are calling in to inquire about our treatments, schedule an appointment with one of our providers, or signing consents in our office, you will always be met with Brittany’s infectious smile!
- Currently lives in: Canton, GA
- Grew up in: Marietta, GA
- Best part of working at NAPS: Seeing the boost in confidence in our patients after surgery/treatment. Also, working alongside the most talented & caring group of women!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: A voice actor for children’s cartoons & animations.
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: My favorite MedSpa treatment is the MOXI and favorite product is Revision Hydrating Serum.
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: On a baseball field cheering for my son’s little league teams, or at the Battery supporting the Atlanta Braves!
Renee Cooper, RN
Renee is our Senior Laser Registered Nurse. She’s been an RN for 30 years, and she worked as a Labor & Delivery RN at Northside Hospital prior to becoming a Senior Laser Practitioner. Now having spent the past 20 years specializing in lasers, Renee performs both ablative and non-ablative treatments like HALO, Forever Young BBL, DIVA Vaginal Rejuvenation, MOXI, V-Beam (vascular), Vivace RF Microneedling, etc. In 2020, Renee was named as a Luminary for Sciton, the manufacturer of many popular treatments like HALO, Forever Young BBL, DIVA, etc. Sciton names a handful of very knowledgeable and experienced providers to train others (surgeons, physicians, etc) around the country on their treatments. At The Spa at NAPS, not only do we strive to have the best lasers and treatments, but we also strive to have the best providers performing these treatments!
- Currently lives in: Alpharetta, GA
- Grew up in: Johnson City, Tennessee
- Best part of working at NAPS: The team of skilled, talented, kind, caring, and compassionate women that I work with
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: A life coach and retired… But I love what I do so I can’t quit!
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Breast Augmentation & Lift for surgical procedure. And obviously I love all Laser treatments!! HALO, BBL, Diva Vaginal Rejuvenation, I love all lasers!
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: Hiking, biking, doing anything with my family and friends outdoors.
Melissa Tyler
Melissa is a licensed medical aesthetician & assistant laser practitioner. She is a graduate of Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics, has attended CoolSculpting University, and has nearly a decade of experience in the aesthetic industry. Melissa has previously worked at a high-volume laser center as well as a top ranked dermatology practice. She prides herself in educating patients on skincare & tailoring customized treatment plans to help them achieve their aesthetic goals. Melissa believes that beauty is a feeling & she loves helping her patients to feel their very best!
- Currently lives in: Sugar Hill, GA
- Grew up in: Georgia
- Best part of working at NAPS: I love being part of a rockstar team and providing beautiful aesthetic outcomes for our pateints!
Julia Shatlock
Julia is our Nurse Injector. As a Registered Nurse, Julia worked for a facial Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta for many years before joining NAPS. Not only do patients love Julia’s bubbly, energetic personality, but they also love the results from their Dysport and Filler treatments with her. Julia really enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients and getting to catch up with them at every appointment.
- Currently lives in: Atlanta, GA
- Grew up in: Tennessee
- Best part of working at NAPS: Feeling supported by so many amazing mentors and co-workers!
- If I weren’t so good at my job, I’d probably be: The owner of a cute clothing boutique
- Favorite surgical procedure/Medspa treatment/skincare product: Love all Revision products- Hydrating Serum and Vitamin C are my favorites
- When not at work, you can most likely find me: Traveling with my honey bunny (Gene, my husband), eating out at restaurants (I don’t cook 😊) and hanging with our family and friends.