- Phillip S. Kennedy, MD
- Priya S. Deshpande, MD
- Joseph A. Hooper, MD
- CYNTHIA S. MURRAY, MD
- KAYLA RUSSELL, PA-C
PHILLIP S. KENNEDY, MD
Overview
- Undergraduate Education: Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK
- Medical Education and Family Medicine Residency: Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA
- Joined CPC in 1998
- Married to Denise Kennedy, MD; two children
- Interests include fishing, hunting, boating, jet skiing, target shooting, and spending time with family
PRIYA S. DESHPANDE, MD, DipABLM
Overview
- 2 Year Fellowship Training in Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona 2023.
- Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine 2023
- Currently in training in Culinary Medicine from Harvard University.
- My interests including cooking, gardening, interior design, and reading.
- Married to Sharad Ghamande, MD; one son
- Co-owner Cork and Flame restaurant in Evans, GA.
- Family Medicine Residency from University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
- Medical School, OB/GYN Residency Seth GS Medical School and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Bombay, India
- Joined CPC in 2000
JOSEPH A. HOOPER, MD
Overview
- Undergraduate Education: North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, GA
- Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA
- Family Medicine Residency: Rapid City Regional Hospital in South Dakota
- Joined CPC in 2004
- Three children
- Interests include Braves baseball and college football
CYNTHIA S. MURRAY, MD
Overview
- Originally from Roanoke, Virginia
- Undergraduate Education: Brigham Young University Provo, Utah
- Medical Education: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Family Medicine Residency: St. Mark’s Family Medicine Residency, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Family Physician in the Augusta area since 2006
- Married to Michael Murray; five children
- Interests include: Playing the piano, organ, and spending time with family
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KAYLA RUSSELL, PA-C
Overview
Joined CPC in 2026
Education & Professional Experience
- Undergraduate Education: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
- Physician Assistant Education: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, Columbia, SC.
Personal Life
In her free time, Kayla enjoys cooking, needlepointing, and spending time with family.