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Meet
The
Team
Meet the Team
Mary Emma, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Mary Emma is a board certified nurse practitioner who joined our team in 2021. A native of Fairhope, Mary Emma graduated with honors from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Mary Emma then earned her MSN from the University of South Alabama as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Mary Emma is dedicated to ensuring each patient has an excellent experience through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, weight loss, and beyond. Mary Emma is married to her husband, Clay Pitman. They are active members of St. Lawrence Catholic Parish in Fairhope. In their free time, they enjoy spending time at the beach or on the bay with friends and family.
Cheryl, LPN
Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer
Cheryl is an experienced laser technician and nurse. She has been doing laser treatments for hair removal, photo rejuvenation, spider vein laser treatments and other laser treatments for many years. Cheryl has extensive experience with lasers and can treat many conditions under the supervision of Dr. Koehler and is the sole Alabama member of the International Laser Certification Registry. She is highly skilled and can answer all your questions and concerns regarding laser treatments as well as facials, superficial chemical peels, and general skin care.
Denvia
Surgical Coordinator
Denvia will make the process of scheduling surgery a pleasurable one. She is a caring and compassionate person who will coordinate all aspects of your surgery. She is very knowledgeable and can answer many of your questions and relieve your concerns regarding the process of surgery. She is experienced and can assist you in obtaining financing if needed. Denvia is dedicated to making sure that people are well informed prior to surgery in order to make their recovery as easy as possible.
Layne
Surgical Technologist
Layne is a certified surgical technologist with more than a decade of operating room experience. An Ohio-native, Layne made her way to Fairhope in 2014 and joined our team in 2016. She assists Dr. Koehler in surgery and cares for the patients outside the operating room as well. Layne is happily married to her husband Brandon; together they have 2 children, Locklin and Kate London. Layne loves to connect with our patients and make them feel like part of our Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery family.
Linda
Front Office
Originally from Germany, Linda loves working out, all things beauty, and being a mom to two amazing daughters. She’s married to a retired U.S. Army veteran with over 20 years of service. Military life took her and her family around the world, and now they are excited to call Alabama home. Family means everything to her.
Sarah, RN, MSN, CNOR
Clinical Manager
Sarah is originally from Florence, Alabama where she has over 10 years of critical care and recovery experience. Sarah joined our team in 2016. Sarah received her master’s in nursing education from the University of North Alabama and is passionate about patient education and safety. Sarah is married to her husband Josh and has 3 children, Mia, Easton and Beckett. Sarah strives to ensure your experience at Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is excellent from start to finish.
Jesyka
Patient Care Coordinator
Jesyka joined our practice in 2022. Originally from a small town in Iowa, she comes to us with nearly 10 years of medical office and scheduling experience. When not working Jesyka enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott and their two young children. Jesyka is passionate about patient care and will work to ensure your entire consultation is the best that it can be.
Kirstin
Practice Manager
Kirstin plays a vital role in the daily operations of the practice, helping ensure everything runs smoothly for both patients and staff. With a strong focus on organization, patient experience, and team support, she is dedicated to maintaining a welcoming and efficient environment. Outside of the office, Kirstin lives on a farm in Elberta, where she spends much of her time supporting her children’s rodeo activities. She is actively involved in multiple rodeo associations throughout the Southeast and enjoys the fast-paced, family-centered lifestyle that comes with it.
Brittany
Licensed Aesthetician & Certified Laser Technician
Mobile native Brittany – turned Baldwin county gal joined our practice in late 2017. With over 15 years of experience in skincare, she has been a licensed Esthetician since 2009. Brittany is certified in Candela, Cutera and Lumenis laser devices as well as Skinpen, VIVACE , SYLFIRM-RF, and Diamond Glow treatments. Suffering from acne that resulted in scarring, she is passionate about treating patients that have problematic skin. Now having a testimony of AMAZING scar free skin she focuses on educating patients with medical grade skin care such as ZO , OBAGI, SkinMedica. She has also worked with Skinceuticals, Revision and Eminence organics in the past . She is confident in her knowledge of skincare products available on the market and what the patients need based on their concerns. Brittany loves spending time with her husband and son.
Hannah
Licensed Aesthetician
Hannah is a dedicated licensed Aesthetician and laser technician who combines advanced skincare expertise with a genuine passion for helping clients feel confident in their skin. A Fairhope, Alabama native, she attended the Aveda Institute in Birmingham, where she began her career and continued her education in advanced aesthetic treatments. After gaining valuable experience, Hannah returned home to Fairhope to plant her roots and serve her local community. Her approach is rooted in education, results, and building lasting relationships with every client she treats.
Caitlin
Surgical Technologist
Caitlin graduated from Coastal Community College in 2013 with her degree in surgical technology. Since that time, Caitlin worked locally at Thomas Hospital with the Open Heart Surgery team and has traveled as a surgical technologist the past 5 1/2 years, working in locations such as Montana, Oregon, Missouri, North Carolina and New Orleans, before coming back home to become a permanent part of our Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery team. In her free time, Caitlin enjoys hiking and spending time with her children, which are her 2 puppies, Torque & Tease.
Olivia
Surgical Nurse
Olivia is a dedicated surgical nurse with experience in pre-operative care, intra operative support and post operative recovery. She brings a calm, skilled presence to every stage of patient care and compassionate approach. Outside of work she is a proud mom of five balancing a busy family life and her passion for nursing.
Dr. Koehler
Educated at the University of Alabama and in practice for over 20 years, Dr. Koehler is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon who is devoted to providing exceptional results.
Dr. Gardner
A triple-board-certified surgeon specializing in both cosmetic and venous procedures, Dr. Gardner brings a depth of expertise, compassion, and innovation to our practice.
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