Physicians & Staff
Affliated with the Georgia Health Sciences University Medical College of Georgia.
Ellen Courson, MD, MBA

Ellen Eanes Courson, MD, MBA
Dr. Courson is also a graduate of Auburn University with her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine recently named Dr. Courson as an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Courson welcomes third year DO students to Valdosta.
- Graduate School: Auburn University, School of Business Master of Business Administration
- Undergraduate School: Valdosta State College (Valdosta, GA)
- Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
- Residency: Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Danielle McFarland, MD

Danielle McFarland, MD
Board-Certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. McFarland is a native of Valdosta-Lowndes County and a graduate of Lowndes High School and Georgia Tech. She has practiced in Valdosta since 2006. Dr. McFarland is a graduate of The Medical College of Georgia. She completed her internship and residency at the Atlanta Medical Center.
- Undergraduate School: Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA)
- Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
- Residency: Atlanta Medical Center (Atlanta, GA)
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Owen K. Youles, MD – Emeritus
The practice was established in 1955 by Dr. Youles. Dr. Youles is a graduate of Emory University and The Medical College of Georgia. He completed his residency at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA.
- Undergraduate School: Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
- Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
- Residency: Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
Janice Studstill, RN, CST

A Certified Surgical Technologist. Janice serves as the office manager as well as patient liason. Janice is certified in Syneron procedures.
Janice has experience as a Certified Surgical Technican and has served as the manager of a local surgical center. She also has experience as a Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse at local hospitals
- Certificate in Aesthetic Advancements in:
