Georgia Care Team

Dr. Curvin has over 20 years experience serving as a medical director and clinician for post-acute care practices in Georgia. As Medical Director at Restore First Health, Dr. Curvin manages all patient care for the practice, overseeing and collaborating in the clinical protocols provided by the Nurse Practitioners. Before joining Restore First Health in 2022, he was regional medical director for Institutional Special Needs Program and Housecall & Telemedicine Practice for Heal Doctors in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Curvin has a passion for patient care focused on medically proven therapies that bring greater quality of life to his patients. With over two decades in family medicine and managing complex care for patients, he continues to connect with his patients and their families to understand barriers to their care, and present collaborative solutions for improved health to all his patients.

He is a graduate of New Jersey Medical School at The University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, NJ. Dr. Curvin completed his Family Medicine internship at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA and residency training and fellowship at Emory University - Crawford Long Medical Center in Atlanta, GA.

Lauren Micalizio is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in hospitals, offices, and patient's homes. She is certified in performing Diabetes Relief therapy and works closely with patients in-office and patient residences to ensure the highest level of personalized nursing care.

Lauren earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida and graduated with a Master's of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the Medical University of South Carolina. During her education, her clinical research was recognized and published in 2021 by The Journal for Nurse Practitioners.

Lauren began her nursing career as a Mother-Baby nurse at Northside Hospital and further moved on to become a concierge in-home infant night nurse for families in the Atlanta area. Her clinical experience includes the oversight of multiple primary care facilities surrounding the Atlanta area focusing on comorbid case management, primary care across the lifespan, and urgent care procedures.

Lauren lives in Atlanta and loves spending time with family, and prioritizing a healthy lifestyle for herself and her patients.

Nina Sutherland is a board-certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. She has 25 years of clinical experience working in acute care at Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s cardiovascular intensive care unit, and the cardiac catheterization labs at Northside Forsyth and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Prior to coming to Restore First Health, she was caring for the needs of cardiovascular patients in the office setting.

Nina earned her BSN from University of North Georgia and her MSN from Walden University. During her graduate program, she further developed her passion for wellness and health and its application to chronic illness. She is excited to work as a team with her patients at Restore First Health in helping them achieve their goals.

Nina is married with one adult son and has two dogs. She enjoys traveling, staying active with yoga and spin, and spending time with family and friends.

Eric Johnson obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Emory University School of Medicine and bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia. He is residency trained in orthopedic physical therapy and a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. Additionally, he has advanced certifications in trigger point dry needling. His clinical experience includes outpatient orthopedics and home care.

Before joining Restore First Health, he served as the primary physical therapist and clinic director for an outpatient orthopedic clinic, managing patient care, clinical and operational growth, and mentorship for all staff.

He has a passion for providing excellent patient centered outcomes through patient education and designing individualized care plans through evidence based exercise prescription and manual interventions.

He is originally from Northwest Georgia and resides in the North Atlanta area with his Fiancé. In his spare time, he enjoys working out and cheering on UGA athletics.

John N. Shirley specializes in advanced wound therapy at Restore First Health. Utilizing the most advanced treatment options, John understands the complexities and challenges related to chronic wounds. He began his healthcare career working in the cardiac intensive care unit at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta where he developed a passion for acute and chronic wound care. After several years at Children's Healthcare, he had the opportunity to open and expand wound care services from one practitioner to 20 for Quality Surgical Management in Georgia.

Throughout his career, John has garnered the respect of his patients and fellow healthcare professionals with his attention to detail and the care he provides to his patients. He has an unmatched dedication to continuing education and research related to advanced treatment options to provide each patient with improved health and quality of life.

John holds an advanced practice degree as a family nurse practitioner, as well a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of North Georgia. John volunteers at his children’s school and provides first aid and medical care to student athletes during games.

When not treating patients or volunteering John enjoys attending his children’s sporting events with his wife, and attending college and professional sporting events as a family.

Katrina Robertson is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner at RFH. She has over 15 years of experience in the medical field working in home care, case management and addiction services. She has also worked as a family nurse practitioner at CVS minute clinic.

Katrina earned her nursing degree from St Vincent's College and her masters of science degree from Quinnipiac University. She also holds a bachelors of art in Psychology from University of Connecticut.

She resides in Metro Atlanta enjoying traveling and spending time with her four children, husband and friends.

Randall Haupt is the Regional Practice Manager responsible for the strategic direction, growth, and performance of Restore First Health. As a seasoned professional with more than 30 years in healthcare, Randall is known for driving brand growth, maximizing operational excellence, and delivering financial performance.

Before joining Restore First Health in 2021, he served as the Medical Operations Manager for a large multi-specialty practice at Northside Hospital where he managed clinical and administrative operations and facilitated the practice’s growth and development pipeline. Prior to that, Randall was the Director of Sleep Services at WellStar Health System where he was responsible for the strategic and financial growth of the sleep medicine program.

Randall holds a Master’s in healthcare administration and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Organizational Leadership from Austin Peay State University. Randall is a veteran of the United States Air Force and is married and has a son. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time at the beach with his family.

Wendy Smith Haupt serves as Restore First Health’s Senior Area Operations Manager. Wendy is responsible for the overall day-to-day operational performance and leadership of our Georgia locations. Wendy brings twenty years of strong operational leadership experience to Restore First Health. She has a strategic mind that produces outcomes through efficiencies, clinical quality, patient safety, consumer satisfaction and fiscal management. She enjoys designing efficient services that continuously meet the needs of patients, communities, physicians, and staff. Wendy has a passion for finding ways to expand access to healthcare services in our communities. Wendy also enjoys mentoring others for leadership roles.

Wendy lives in Atlanta, is married, is a proud baseball mom and has two cats. She enjoys spending time with her family at the baseball field, taking road trips, vacationing at the beach, and spending time with her two cats.