William M. Harper, IV, MD, FACS, CPI, Medical Director | Dr. Harper has been a practicing board certified Urologist for over 25 years and has his own private medical practice, Urology Center of Columbus, LLC, which treats both adult and pediatric urology.
He was born and raised in Americus, Georgia and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 1978. He finished his internship and residency in surgery and urology in 1983.
Dr. Harper is Past-President of the Muscogee County Medical Society and the Muscogee County Physicians Foundation. Dr. Harper received the Muscogee County Physician of the Year Award in 2000 for his community leadership and as Chairman in providing Columbus and the State of Georgia with the First Annual Men’s Health & Fitness Conference and Expo in June 2000.
On January 18, 2001, Dr. Harper was appointed by Governor Roy E. Barnes to the Georgia Commission on Men’s Health, which is the First Commission on Men’s Health in the Nation. On March 27, 2001, Dr. Harper was elected Chairman of the Commission on Men’s Health.
Dr. Harper has been involved with clinical research as a Principle Investigator since 1997. He holds membership with the American Urological Association, the Medical Association of Georgia, the Southeastern American Urological Association, and the Chattahoochee Valley Urological Society (Past President). He is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the Rotary Club of Columbus. He is a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church and is a member of the Administrative Board. |
Sean A. Castellucci, D.O.
Principal Investigator | Dr. Sean Castellucci earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his clinical internship at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in General Surgery followed by a general surgery and urologic surgical residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, and Hahnemann University Hospital, where he was chief resident. Dr. Castellucci has also completed a clinical externship at Memorial Sloane Kettering Oncology Center during his residency.
Dr. Castellucci is very involved in research which has earned him both national and international recognition, including many publications in peer reviewed journals. His investigations focused on new innovations in urologic, oncologic surgery including the first single port access laparoscopic adrenalectomy performed; as well as research in other fields of urology including prostate cancer.
He has presented at numerous, internationally recognized meetings including the American Urologic Association, the European Association of Urology, and the World Congress of Endourology. His research has also earned him various distinguishing awards including the Robert C. Erwin literary award, as well as the Leonard Finkelstein award in Urology.
His professional memberships include the American Osteopathic Association; the American Urologic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Castellucci has also been involved in numerous community activities ranging from volunteering for prostate cancer screenings to the presentation of seminars at nursing homes on urologic topics.
Dr. Castellucci’s diverse professional interests and responsibilities have enhanced and complimented his role as both husband and father. He is happily married to his beautiful wife Dania and has two children (Madison and Hailey). |
Beverley A. Townsend, MD, MBA, FAAFP | Dr. Townsend was born in Winona, Mississippi. She has two sons, Frondrae and Isaiah and a granddaughter, Nia. She obtained a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry at Jackson State University and a Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Perdue University. Dr. Townsend completed her Doctorate of Medicine at University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1984. In 1999 she obtained a Master of Business Administration at Kennesaw State University.
She is the 1st black female to complete Family Practice Residency Program at The Medical Center in Columbus, GA. She has special interests in rural health care and preventive medicine. Dr. Townsend received the 2003 AKA Spirit of the Community Award and the 2003 Community Service Award at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church. She is active with the Columbus Medical Society (Immediate Past President), Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (Treasure), National Medical Association and Georgia State Medical Association. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Townsend is currently in solo private practice at Family WellCare Center located in Columbus, GA. |
Angela Seeds, PA-C, CUAP, CCTI,
Certified Physician Assistant | Angi Seeds, PA-C graduated in the summer of
2004 from the University of South Alabama and passed the National Commission for
the Certification of Physician Assistants exam in September of 2004. She earned
a Microbiology degree from Washington State University in the spring of 1978. In
the meantime, she has raised three children and is a proud grandmother. She has enjoyed being active in her community, with extensive
experience in volunteer positions, including scout leader, religious education teacher,
and executive board positions for several PTA groups. Angi has been trained by Dr.
Harper and works directly under his guidance. She specializes in male and female
sexual dysfunction. She is the only female
certified PA specializing in urology in our area. |
Melissa Fussell, PA-C, MPAS,
Certified Physician Assistant | Melissa Fussell is a Certified Physician Assistant practicing in the field of Urology.
She was raised in Macon, GA and attended Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville where she received her undergraduate degree in 2000. She graduated from South University in Savannah, GA with a master degree in Physician Assistant studies in 2004. She has been actively practicing as a Physician Assistant since fall of 2004.
She is a member of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, the American Association of Physician Assistants and the Urological Association of Physician Assistants.
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Heather Tharpe, Executive Director | Heather Tharpe has worked with Dr. Harper since June 1997. She is Executive Assistant
to Dr. Harper and coordinates his personal calendar, which includes his speaking
engagements, meetings, and seminars. Heather is past Executive Director for the
Chattahoochee Valley Urological Society and the Columbus Research Foundation. She
holds a membership with ACRP. As Executive Director she helps oversee the financial aspects of Southeastern Medical Research Institute.
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Stephanie Thomas, LPN, CCRC, CUA,
Director of Clinical Research | Stephanie Thomas, LPN, CCRC graduated form Chattahoochee Valley Community College
in 1995. Currently she is an active member of the Society of Urological Nurses Association,
the Endocrine Nurses Society, and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
She is a past member of the Pediatric Endocrine Nurses Society and the PENS Conference
Planning Committee. She is a certified Clinical Research Coordinator by the ACRP
and a Certified Urologic Associate. Stephanie has been involved in clinical research
since 2001 and has experience in endocrinology and urology trials. She is responsible
for quality assurance, patient recruitment planning and quality data. Her nursing
and research background gives her exceptional experience and knowledge as Director of Clinical Research for Southeastern Medical Research Institute. |
Veta Robinson, LPN, CCRC,
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator | Veta Robinson attended the Army Practical Nurse Course at Ft. Bliss, TX and has been a Licensed Practical Nurse since 1987. Veta has experience in a vast range of nursing from school nurse to Director of an assisted living facility. Veta is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator and an active member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Veta has been involved in multiple clinical research trials since September 2004. Her research background includes therapeutic areas such as primary care, urology and gastrointestinal trials. |