Now more than ever it is important for you and your family to have a medical home with a physician who is intimately acquainted with your medical history. St. Joseph's/Candler has a team of primary care physicians serving the entire region.
St. Joseph's/Candler Physician Network - Primary Care physicians are experts in family practice and internal medicine so you can count on comprehensive treatments. Because they are part of the SJ/C system, should you require additional testing, hospitalization or specialists, the experience is seamless.
St. Joseph’s/Candler Physician Network has a team of primary care physicians serving the entire region. Our primary care physicians are experts in family practice and internal medicine so you can count on comprehensive treatments. Because they are part of the St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, should you require additional testing, hospitalization or specialists, the experience is seamless.
Most of our primary care physicians provide:
Complete physical examinations
Diagnostic laboratory services
Flat panel radiology
Immunizations
IV therapies
Cardiac function testing (EKG)
Pulmonary function testing (PFT)
Smoking cessation counseling
Weight control counseling
Diabetes counseling
Dr. Tia Bingham received her undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia in Athens. She then earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah. She did her residency in family medicine at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, Calif., and Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ga. Dr. Bingham is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She has participated in numerous volunteer opportunities and severed on several boards. Dr. Bingham also is bilingual (English and Spanish). Book an appointment with Dr. Bingham
Dr. Nolan Brackenrich received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from Radford University Carilion in Roanoke, Va. He received his medical degree from the Edward Via School of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Va. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic in Roanoke. As a former ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Dr. Brackenrich is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and American Academy of Family Physicians. He is licensed to practice in Georgia.
Dr. Brackenrich is passionate about fitness and bodybuilding as well as medical mission work, travel, literature, church and family. Book an appointment with Dr. Brackenrich
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Andrew Mrugala received his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and recently completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Duke University. Dr. Mrugala is board certified in family practice. He joins our team of primary care experts at our Pooler Campus which a special interest in geriatric medicine. Book an appointment with Dr. Mrugala
Dr. Zottoli received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Plymouth, Montserrat, West Indies. He later completed his residency at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was Chief Resident and also subsequently Assistant Professor of Family Medicine. Dr. Zottoli has served as the Medical Director for St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City since its opening in 2009. Prior to joining St. Joseph’s/Candler Primary Care at Eisenhower and now in Pooler, Dr. Zottoli spent more than 20 years working as a physician at the Employee Family Medical Center – International Paper. Dr. Zottoli is a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners, American Board of Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians and Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. Book an appointment with Dr. Zottoli
Caitlin Young received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Georgia Southern University. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala. Caitlin is a board certified family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a registered nurse. She also has more than seven years of experience in direct patient care within a variety of settings. Caitlin is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Book an appointment with Caitlin Young
The St. Joseph's/Candler Pooler Primary Care office is located at:
101 St. Joseph's/Candler Drive, Suite 200
Pooler, Ga. 31322
Call us at: 912-748-1999
