Our Providers

Get to Know Dr. Kasper Dr. John Kasper is an experienced general surgeon and pain medicine doctor who has been caring for patients for over 25 years. He sees patients in both Anniston and Rainbow City, Alabama, and is known for his thoughtful approach and commitment...

Dr. Edina E. Von Rottenthaler is a highly experienced physician specializing in hospice, palliative care, and internal medicine. She has been dedicated to patient care for over 20 years, bringing compassion and expertise to every individual she treats. Dr. Von...

Shannan Garvey, MS, CRNA, is a highly experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with more than 25 years of clinical anesthesia expertise across a wide range of surgical settings. Known for his advanced regional anesthesia skills and leadership in both...

Dr. James Gillespie is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist with a patient-centered approach to chronic pain management. He is committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and personalized healthcare to patients across various clinical...

Gayla Royer, MD, is a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. She provides comprehensive medical care at  Alabama Anesthesiology & Pain Consultants with a focus on colorectal surgery, primary care, urgent...

Jessica Marshman, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Alabama Anesthesiology & Pain Consultants with experience in pain management, occupational health, and surgical care. She is nationally certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician...

Kendall Baggett is an advanced practice provider. With a strong clinical background and a passion for patient care, she is committed to delivering comprehensive and compassionate healthcare to her patients. Kendall holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing and has...

Rene Banks is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and experienced nursing educator with more than two decades of clinical expertise spanning cardiovascular care, family medicine, and pain management. She currently serves as a Nurse Practitioner at Alabama...

Merry Blevins, MSN, FNP-BC, is a compassionate and skilled Family Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of nursing experience. She recently completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Merry has a...

Michele Molino Criner is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) with a strong clinical foundation and over a decade of hands-on experience in perioperative nursing, urgent care, and primary care settings. Currently serving...

Joseph Rogers, FNP, is a certified family nurse practitioner with nearly two decades of nursing and advanced practice experience in both adult and pediatric settings. He brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with a clinical background in...

Leslie is a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of nursing experience, including 2 years as an advanced provider specializing in pain management. In her current role at Alabama Anesthesiology & Pain Consultants, Leslie brings...

Lindsey Dupree, RN, BSN, FNP-BC, is an experienced, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Alabama Anesthesiology & Pain Consultants, bringing over 20 years of hands-on healthcare experience to patients across a range of clinical settings. She is...

Jennifer Yates, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience and a strong clinical background in chronic pain management, outpatient surgery, and perioperative care. She is passionate about delivering...

Christopher Cox, CRNA, MSNA, is a highly experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who brings over a decade of anesthesia expertise across diverse surgical settings, including trauma, pediatric, endoscopy, vascular, and plastic surgery cases. Known for his...