Dr. Kenneth Austin received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and his Doctorate from Medical College of Georgia in 1977. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship training at West Virginia University Hospital. He is Board Certified Cardiologist and has worked in the Pickens community for over 15 years. Dr. Austin been a Good Samaritan Volunteer provider since 2015 and in April of 2018 he joined our staff as the Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Austen has been married to his wife Margo Perrow for 46 years. Together they have two sons and four grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys golf, baking fudge, breads, cakes and cookies. He received his pilots license in 1971 and has landed in all lower 48 states.

Born in Galax, Virginia, I relocated to the Atlanta area at age 12. After graduating from Osborne High School in Marietta, I went on to advance my career at Eckerd Drugs. Moving from pharmacy tech to the role of Store Manager, I spent a total of 17 years in the drug store business. I left he drug store to help my husband start his company in 1999. I spent 11 years helping my husband in the roofing industry before making the decision to return to school. Starting at Fortis College, I became a CAN, went to work at Kennestone Hospital, and immediately started Chattahoochee Tech. Gaining my core classes from Chatt Tech, I then transferred to Chamberlain College of Nursing earning my BSN in 2015.

My career then took me to Cartersville Medical where I worked as a Med-Surge nurse, and to Northside Hospital in Atlanta working in the OR, pre-op and recovery room of the GI/Pulmonary lab,  before starting Chamberlain again to earn my Master of Science in Nursing in 2018. During my clinical rotation for my MSN, I was told about Blue Ridge AHEC which helps place students with preceptors. I was placed here at Good Sam with Dr. Howard Sohnen. From the first day of clinicals, I fell in love with the mission, the patients, and the coworkers at Good Sam. I remember my husband asking me, “How was your first day?”, to which I replied, “It was just special, I don’t know how else to describe it. It is what I am meant to do.” Throughout the years, I have developed a lot of wonderful relationships with patients and coworkers.

It is truly amazing to be able to get up each morning and come serve the patients at Good Samaritan. I have never wanted to be anywhere else. It is a true honor to receive a referral from a patient. There is no greater compliment. Words can not express the joy I receive from my job. I am beyond blessed to work here and serve this amazing community. In my spare time, I love to read, travel, and spend time with my family. I am blessed with three wonderful children and an amazing husband,  Robert.

Daniel Cannon is a PA graduated from High Point University. He is a Nutritional Science major from the University of Georgia and grew up in North Georgia his whole life. He enjoys fitness, music, and cars. His interest in the field of medicine is psychiatry and pediatrics. 

Michael Christian is a dedicated healthcare professional, native East Texan and long-term resident of Georgia since 2012. She earned her undergraduate degree from Lamar University, graduating as valedictorian of the BSN Class of 2011, after attending the Joanne Gay Dishmon School of Nursing.

With over eight years of bedside nursing experience, Michael has specialized in geriatrics and medical-surgical care, with particular expertise in caring for elderly patients and those with dementia. Her passion for providing compassionate, specialized care led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Nursing at Brenau University, where she graduated in 2018 with her Family Nurse Practitioner certification and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for maintaining a GPA above 3.5.

Following graduation, Michael spent two years working in a local Canton medical practice, honing her skills in primary care and geriatrics, often serving as the primary provider for home health patients. Her love for working with the elderly and chronically ill then brought her to a home-based setting, where she provided palliative and hospice care for five years, supporting patients in their homes during difficult times.

Most recently, Michael has been serving at a busy urgent care center in Jasper, GA, expanding her scope of practice to include pediatrics—one of her true passions. Since July 2025, she has been excited to join Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Clinic as the provider for Dragon Care. She is grateful to be part of a team delivering high-quality, compassionate care and bringing access to healthcare to people regardless of their ability to pay.

Michael’s diverse experience and genuine love for patient-centered care make her a trusted healthcare provider dedicated to making a positive difference in her patients’ lives.

Makaylie Gibbs is a dedicated healthcare professional, born and raised in the state of Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree from Shorter University, working as a registered nurse for over 5 years both in the hospital and in outpatient care before pursuing her Masters degree with the University of Alabama. 

With five years of bedside nursing experience, Makaylie has worked in specialized units including psych, ICU step-down and medical-surgical. In addition, she has also worked concurrently in public health, specializing in women’s healthcare, child health, and tuberculosis. Her love for working with children, women’s health, and mental health patients led her to Good Samaritan while she was still pursuing her Masters degree. Upon graduation, she was fortunate enough to continue her career by stepping into the role of family nurse practitioner with Good Samaritan. 

In her spare time, Makaylie loves to travel, go on hikes and running with her dog, Mischka, and spend as much time with her family and friends as she can exploring her home state of Georgia and may areas beyond.  

Dr. Julia Ceglenski is a third-year family medicine resident with a strong passion for providing comprehensive patient-centered care to diverse patient populations. Her clinical interests include preventative medicine, outpatient procedures, women’s health, and addiction medicine. Dr. Ceglenski encourages a team-based approach to healthcare, focused on engaging patient’s support systems, specialists, allied health professionals, and greater surrounding community. She is dedicated to improving patient health literacy and navigating the complex healthcare system to best help patients meet their needs and promote their overall wellness.

Julie joined the Good Samaritan team as the Behavioral Health Director in April of 2020. As a practicing therapist at Good Samaritan, she helps to identify and treat mental illness, as well as provide support, encouragement, and guidance to clients to optimize and maintain their mental health. She utilizes a variety of techniques and skills drawn from therapeutic modalities including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, and Self-compassion.

Julie began her social work career in 2010 and has since worked with the Division of Aging Services and WellStar Health System in the fields of case management and medical social work. She received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia with an emphasis in clinical social work and mental health. She completed her supervision and training to obtain her clinical licensure in 2019.

Julie is a Pickens County native. She currently resides in Talking Rock, Ga. with her husband and daughter.

Carol Spencer is one of the Licensed Clinical Social Workers at Good Samaritan Health and Wellness. Carol was born in Binghamton New York, and first attended college in the State University of New York where she received a degree in Horticulture and Science Education. Eventually, she wound up in Orlando Florida where she had three children and then two grandchildren. While in Florida, she attended the University of Central Florida and earned another Bachelor’s degree, this time in Social Work, and then her Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Carol began her counseling work in Orlando, working with the elderly, then HIV patients and eventually addictions. She became a Master’s Addiction Counselor and worked in an inpatient addiction treatment program where she worked with women who were addicted and some who were victims of trafficking. She then moved to Marietta, where she worked with the Drug Court of Cobb County and finally landed at Good Samaritan. In addition to seeing patients dealing with addiction she sees people with a variety of mental health concerns.

Carol has numerous hobbies and interests including travel, reading, gardening, archaeology, crafts, sewing and spoiling her grandchildren. She has traveled extensively and has been to many countries including China, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Russia, and in Central America.

“I love it here at Good Sam. The staff is supportive and helpful and truly work in the best interest of the patients.”

Dr. Hsu received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in 2012. Since then she has worked in many areas of dentistry and for the last five years worked with a mobile dental care clinic. Dr. Hsu has been a wonderful addition to our clinic and we are excited to have her as part of our staff.

Dr. Kathleen Miraflores is a highly skilled optometrist with over 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive eye care. She graduated from University Missouri of St. Louis- School of Optometry, where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and graduated with honors. Dr. Miraflores is dedicated to helping patients of all ages achieve optimal vision. Throughout her career, Dr. Miraflores has adopted a patient-centered approach, utilizing the latest diagnostic technology to provide precise and personalized care.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Miraflores enjoys hiking, traveling, volunteering, and exploring new culinary experiences. Driven by a love for helping others, Dr. Miraflores’ goal is not only to correct vision but also to educate her patients on the importance of eye health, ensuring they can enjoy a lifetime of clear sight.

Kelly Hardin received her Bachelor’s in Pharmacy in 1996 from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and has worked as a staff Pharmacist and as Pharmacy Manager for 24 years. She began working as Good Samaritan’s Pharmacy Director in 2017.

Jeffrey Edwards received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy in 1996. He has worked in many Pharmacy settings over the last 27 years.