
Dr. Terry Kurtts earned his Medical Degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Dr. Kurtts completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He is board-certified in Family Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. Dr. Kurtts has received numerous awards, including the Top Residency Teaching Award at the University of Arizona, the Dean's Award of Excellence in Teaching, the Medical Student Research Award, the Robert F. Gloor Award in Family and Community Medicine, and the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Fellowship Award. He serves as an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and founded Elberta Clinic in 1995.
When he is not in the office, he is hanging out with his family, on the water, or making his rounds on many plants.

Dr. Michael Marfice earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama and completed his residency at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Tomaso earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama, and then joined the Rural Medical Scholars Program, where she earned a master’s in rural medicine. She continued her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where she completed her medical training and residency in Huntsville, AL.
Ms. Debra Russell attended the University of Alabama- Huntsville to obtain her Master's of Science in Nursing. Ms. Russell previously worked as an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner before joining our team in Family Medicine.

Lacey is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner and nurse educator with a strong foundation in both clinical practice and academia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. She went on to complete both her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Jacksonville State University. Her professional experience includes five years as a pediatric registered nurse before becoming a nurse practitioner. In addition to her clinical work, Lacey serves as a full-time nursing faculty member at Columbia Southern University. She is passionate about preparing future nurses through effective teaching strategies, meaningful mentorship, and integrating real-world clinical experiences into the learning environment.
Lacey is a lifelong Baldwin County resident, along with her husband, Caleb Santa Cruz, who serves as the youth pastor for Summit Church. Together, they have a young son and two dogs. Ministry is a central part of her life, and she values opportunities to serve and connect with others through it. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exploring her interest in American history, and discovering new foods, especially when traveling with her husband. She also values outdoor leisure time, whether relaxing with her family, walking their dogs, or enjoying nature to recharge.
Lacey looks forward to building lasting relationships and serving the community she has always called home.

Cade is a Family Nurse Practitioner and a two-time graduate of the University of South Alabama, where he earned his Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner studies. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Cade spent five years as a registered nurse, providing care in pediatrics as well as pediatric hematology and oncology in Mobile, Alabama.
A proud resident of Baldwin County, Cade lives with his wife, Emma, their beautiful daughter Annie, and golden retriever, Ivy. He is passionate about building meaningful relationships with his patients and helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals.
Outside of the clinic, Cade enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, grilling, reading, enjoying the outdoors, and cheering on his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs. A self-proclaimed fan of the Baldwin County food scene, his favorite local restaurant is Jesse’s in Magnolia Springs.
Cade is honored to serve the Elberta community and looks forward to helping patients achieve healthier lives through compassionate, patient-centered care.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Michael Marfice, Dr. Terry Kurtts, and Dr. Madilyn Tomaso.
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