DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS
Southeast Health announced the addition of two new medical professionals to its Cardiovascular Institute, expanding heart care services for patients across the Wiregrass.
Denea Stephens, MSN, FNP-C, has joined the institute as a nurse practitioner. Stephens previously worked at a Dothan-area medical clinic and brings experience from Southeast Health Medical Center, where she served as a cardiovascular intensive care nurse.
Stephens earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Chipola College, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. She later completed both her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctorate in Nursing at Troy University.
Southeast Health also announced that Barry G. Crowe, MD, FACS, has joined the Cardiovascular Institute, located at 102 Doctors Drive in Dothan. Dr. Crowe is board certified in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery and brings more than 20 years of experience to the institute.
Dr. Crowe previously practiced with the Heart and Lung Surgeons of East Alabama in Opelika. His clinical experience includes coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic and mitral valve replacement and repair, high-risk cardiac procedures, general thoracic surgery, and oncologic thoracic surgery.
Dr. Crowe earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from Birmingham-Southern College and received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his general surgery residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham and his cardiovascular surgery training at Saint Louis University.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Crowe enjoys athletics, marksmanship, and culinary exploration.
Southeast Health officials say the additions further strengthen the Cardiovascular Institute’s ability to provide comprehensive and advanced heart care to patients throughout the Wiregrass region.
