Giattina returns to Mobile to join Family Practice Associates/USA Health
The family medicine provider is a strong advocate for preventive medicine and encourages patients to take control of their wellness through living a healthy lifestyle.
USA Health has expanded its family medicine capabilities with the addition of Kevin Giattina, D.O., who recently joined Family Practice Associates/USA Health.
With this move, Giattina has come full circle with the community, the University of South Alabama, and its academic health system. He grew up in Mobile, graduated from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, and completed his pre-med coursework at USA.
“I switched my career path to medicine to pursue a challenging career that would give me meaning and satisfaction in my daily work, while also having a positive impact on the lives of others,” he said. “I’m excited to work for a healthcare organization with such a great reputation and a long history of providing excellent care to the community.”
Giattina was drawn to the field of family medicine for the variety and continuity it provides.
“By variety, I mean patients of all ages, the ability to treat acute and chronic medical conditions, and learning about and treating every organ system in the body,” he said. “It also gives me the opportunity to get to know my patients and have a long-lasting relationship with them.”
Giattina earned a master’s degree in biomedical sciences from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Auburn University, then completed a residency in family medicine at Ascension St. Vincent’s East in Birmingham.
“I am a strong advocate for preventive medicine, making sure my patients are always up to date on their screenings and vaccinations,” Giattina said. “I also encourage my patients to take control of their wellness through living a healthy lifestyle.”
During his residency, he volunteered as a medical provider at the clinic at M-Power, a Christian-based nonprofit organization that offers education and health services to underserved communities. He also provided screenings for dyslexia and other learning disabilities through Alabama Game Changers, a nonprofit aimed at promoting literacy, preventing academic failure, and eliminating social and emotional challenges for students with learning disabilities.
Giattina and his wife, Marlena, have three children — 7-year-old twins and a 4-year-old.
