Family Medicine Faculty

R. Allen Perkins, MD

Professor, Department Chair

Dr. Perkins was our Program Director from summer 1999 to summer of 2010 and he has served as the department chair since 2005. His clinical practice incorporates the full spectrum of Family Medicine. He teaches several of the procedural components including obstetrical ultrasound. His academic interests are focused on improving care delivery to underserved populations and care of patients with chronic diseases.

Dr. Perkins’ family includes his wife Danielle, son Henry, and daughter Lucy.  He enjoys scuba diving, running, and spending time at the beach with his family.

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Ehab Molokhia, MD

Associate Professor

Ehab joined our faculty after completing his residency with us. Ehab's hometown is Ann Arbor, MI. He did all of his undergraduate work as well as earned his medical degree from the University of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt. He is an Associate Professor of the Department of Family Medicine, and is also the Assistant Residency Director. Ehab and his wife, Doaa, are the proud parents of two children; their son, Omar, and their daughter, Kharma.

Shyla Reddy, MD

Assistant Professor, Geriatrician

Shyla completed her residency with us and subsequently joined as a faculty. Shyla's interest in medicine began in middle school and continued over the years. She enjoys interacting with patients, their families and in creating a better life. Her family includes husband V.J., daughter Sunya and son Venn.

Tangela Atkinson, MD

Assistant Professor, Medical Director

Tangela has been part of our faculty since 2006. She did her undergraduate studies at Florida State University, and earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed her residency with us in 2002, and was in private practice for four years before rejoining. She is an Assistant Professor in the Family Medicine Department. Tangela enjoys travling with her 3 sons.

Michael M. Linder, MD

Associate Professor | Director, Sports Medicine in Primary Care and Program Director

Dr. Linder joined our faculty in 2006 as an Associate Professor. He was previously Residency Director (1990-2004) and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program (1994-2006) at the University of Alabama at Huntsville. 

In addition to his academic pursuits and clinical practice, he has had affiliations with the Huntsville Lasers Global Basketball Association, the Huntsville Blast East Coast Hockey League, and the Huntsville Flight – the National Basketball Development League as Team Physician.  Now he will develop a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at USA.  

Dr. Linder and his wife, Dr. Carol Motley, are the parents of three daughters – Lauren, Charlotte (C.C.), and Alicia.  They reside in Spanish Fort.

Carol Motley, MD

Associate Professor

Dr. Motley joined our faculty in 2006 as an Associate Professor. Prior to her appointment with us she was in private practice in Huntsville, Alabama for several years.  Before that time she held academic appointments at the University of Alabama, Huntsville and the Family Practice Residency, and Emory University School of Medicine in Columbus, GA. 

Dr. Motley’s clinical practice encompasses the full range of Family Medicine as well as Obstetrics and Women’s Health.  She also serves as the Department’s Advisor to the Family Medicine Interest Group. 

R. Lamar Duffy, MD

Assistant Professor

Following two years as adjunct staff, Lamar joined our faculty full time in July 2007.  Prior to his appointment, he was in private practice in the Mobile area for twenty years.  A graduate of the University of South Alabama, he has been an active member of the Medical Alumni Association, serving as President 2006-2008.  Lamar and his wife Paula are blessed with a wonderful daughter, Caitlyn. Dr. Duffy is interested in health maintenance and medical uses for computer technology. When not doctoring he enjoys playing guitar, songwriting, audio/video editing, astronomy, and calligraphy.

Christine Bogar, PhD

Assistant Professor and Director of Behavioral Medicine

Dr. Christine Bogar joined the faculty in June, 2010. Previously, she was Assistant Director for Student Services at USA Baldwin County Campus and was a Staff Counselor in the Counseling and Testing Service on the main USA campus. Dr. Bogar is a Licensed Professional Counselor and counseling supervisor. She holds a Ph. D. in Counseling from the University of New Orleans and has special interest in counseling supervision and training. Dr. Bogar and her husband, Dr. Craig Bogar, have two daughters, Corinne and Brooke.

Jessica Bellone , Pharm.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Jessica joined the faculty in August 2010 as an adjunct professor.  She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She went on to complete a pharmacy practice residency at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and an ambulatory care specialty residency with the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.  She is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy at the Mobile campus.