Dr. Whitley
Chief Vascular Surgeon
Experience:
Dr. Whitley is the President and founder of The Vascular Institute of Birmingham. He began his medical training in general surgery at Georgetown University and later developed a keen interest in the area of vascular surgery. He completed vascular surgery fellowships at The Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Whitley then went on staff at Brown University where he was the director of the ultrasound laboratory. Later, he joined the staff at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
In 2003, Dr. Whitley decided to make a move to St. Vincent’s where he had been in the exclusive practice of vascular surgery. In 2023, he decided to move his surgery practice to Grandview Medical Center. He has received many honors and is a member of numerous prestigious surgical societies. He holds board certification in vascular surgery and general surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He is the author of more than 70 papers and book chapters on vascular surgery. He has been the invited lecturer at number meetings throughout the United States and Europe. He has over30 years of experience treating vascular disorders.
Why did you go into the vascular field?
Dr. Whitley says, “I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a physician. I became fascinated with the vascular field and the diseases. I think it is the most exciting field in surgery!”
What sets The Vascular Institute of Birmingham apart from other offices?
The Vascular Institute of Birmingham is a group of university trained surgeons. Here, we are a practice that is diverse in surgical techniques.
We have a wonderful staff and top notch ultrasound labs for diagnosing the vascular disease. Our outpatient center is very capable of having in-house procedures. In return, this saves our patients time, money, and convenience.
Dr. Harvey
Vascular Surgeon
Experience:
Dr. Harvey attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After five years of residency in general surgery at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, Dr. Harvey focused his training in the area of vascular surgery. He completed fellowships at The Arizona Heart Institute and the University of Tennessee.
In 1998, Dr. Harvey went on staff at Norwood Clinic as a vascular surgeon. He remained there for ten years and then joined The Vascular Institute of Birmingham in 2008. He has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of venous disorders.
Skill Set:
Lower arterial work is one of Dr. Harvey’s specialties. He has done hundreds of revascularizations. Dr. Harvey is very appreciative of the advancements in medical technology.
Dr. Quinney
Vascular Surgeon
Experience:
Dr. Quinney received his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama in 1999. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2000 to 2004. He did his general surgery residency from 2004 to 2009 at UAB and vascular surgery fellowship at UAB from 2009 to 2011. His primary practice currently is at Brookwood Medical Center.
Dr. Quinney married his wife Sarah in 2005 while in residency. She is from Birmingham and is a graduate of Samford University and is a nurse practitioner at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has four sons.
Cherie Archer, RVS, Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Cherie joined the practice in 2023 and has over two decades of ultrasound experience across all specialties.
Sarah Song, Lead Sonographer, RVT
Sarah has three registries in Abdomen, OBGYN and Vascular Ultrasound and Vascular is her favorite modality. She comes to the practice with various experiences by working at hospitals, which gave her a strong foundation.
Atalie Whitley, Office Manager and CRNA
Atalie Whitley, CRNA, is both the anesthesia provider and office manager for the Vascular Institute. She has over two decades of experience in patient care and administration.
Ricky Morris, Scrub Tech
Ricky assists with surgeries, travels between hospitals, and works in the office based lab. Ricky has been working with Dr. Whitley for over two decades and is a outstanding in his field.
Michelle Bagley, CRNP
Michelle is the Nurse Practitioner at The Vascular Institute of Birmingham. She comes to us with decades of experience in patient care and serves as a very valuable member of the team.
Leeann Vincent, RN
Leeann graduated from the paramedic program at Bevill State Sumiton in 2006, passed the National Registry and became licensed in Alabama NREMT-P the same year.
In 2011, she completed the Surgical Technology Program at Bevill State Sumiton and began working as a surgical scrub tech. After years of working in surgery, she decided to pursue a career in nursing. She completed her goal and in 2018 she graduated with a nursing degree from Gadsden State. Leeann has vast experience in patient care, ranging from critical care in the field and the emergency room to managing patients in the office based setting. Leeann is the keystone to the care patients receive in this practice.
Lauren Sizemore
Billing and Access Coordinator
Lauren works in the billing department to ensure claims are filed properly and in a timely manner. She is a valuable resource for both the physicians and the patients when it comes to insurance rules and coverage. Lauren has been a member of our team for six years, but became full time when she graduated from the University of Alabama.
Stephanie Marshall
Surgery Scheduling and Dialysis Coordinator
Stephanie comes to the practice with a plethora of experience in and patient care and is a very valuable member of our staff!
Leslie Davidson, Surgery Scheduling
Leslie joins the practice with two decades of experience in healthcare management. She is currently working to complete her Master’s in Healthcare Administration. We are very proud to have her join our team!
Loia Jones, New Patient and Referral Coordinator
Loia joined our team in 2023 and has become a very valuable part of our team. She is responsible for new patient scheduling and handles all outside referrals coming into the practice. She is a ray of light and the patients love seeing her smiling face.
Tamikal Lee
Receptionist
Tamikal is a vital part of the practice and greets each patient and visitor with a warm smile and personality. She has been a part of our team for over five years and is an integral part of our team.
Brandi Payton, Scrub Technician
Brandi comes to the practice with over a decade of experience in a variety of specialties. She came to us from UAB and has proven to be a vital part of our surgical team.