Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr Foster was born in Selma, Alabama and attended college at Marion Military Institute and University of South Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical science in 1996. He attended medical school at The University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and graduated in 2000. His first two years of surgical training were done in Birmingham at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. He completed his surgical training in Nashville at Vanderbilt University in 2005.
After completing surgical training, Dr. Foster returned to Selma, Alabama where he opened a solo practice and worked from 2005 until 2010. He joined the Surgical Clinic in 2010.
John Axley, MD, is a highly trained, board-certified vascular surgeon at the Surgical Clinic, PC, which services patients in Auburn, Opelika, and the surrounding counties in Alabama. Dr. Axley is dedicated to improving vascular health through advanced surgical and minimally invasive treatments.
A graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Dr. Axley completed his residency in vascular surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he also contributed to innovative outcomes research in the field.
Dr. Axley treats a broad range of vascular conditions, including carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, peripheral vascular disease, limb salvage, and venous disease. He is skilled in both open surgical procedures and minimally invasive techniques, allowing him to deliver personalized, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s needs.
After practicing for two years at Coastal Vascular and Interventional in Pensacola, Florida, Dr. Axley is now proud to serve the Auburn/Opelika community, helping patients achieve better vascular health and improved quality of life.
Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Axley enjoys college sports and spending time with his wife, Dr. Page Axley, and their daughter, Eleanor.
“I would highly recommend Dr. Axley to anyone who needs his services. He is great at explaining the situation ant the options that are available to correct the problem.”
Austin Gilchrist, MD, is a general surgeon at Surgical Clinic, PC, serving Auburn, Opelika, and the surrounding communities in Alabama.
Dr. Gilchrist was born in Dothan, Alabama, and grew up frequenting Auburn for various sporting events with friends and family. He worked in the medical field as a patient care technician within the operating room before ultimately deciding to pursue a degree in medicine, specifically surgery. He then attended Auburn University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biomedical sciences, before moving on to the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UAB), where he completed his medical school degree. Dr. Gilchrist then completed his general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he also completed a year of research, contributing to the fields of general surgery, pediatric surgery, and trauma.
His practice will focus on general surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Gilchrist is looking forward to serving the Auburn and Opelika area and helping patients achieve a better quality of life.
Outside of his practice, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, watching Auburn sports, and playing golf.
Areas of Specialty:
General Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Breast Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Robotic/Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Robotic Abdominal Wall, Inguinal, and Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Dr. Owano Pennycooke is a nationally recognized vascular and endovascular surgeon with more than a decade of experience in advanced arterial, venous, and complex vascular disease management. He was named one of America's Best Vascular Surgeons - 2024 (Newsweek), a distinction awarded to a select group of surgeons demonstrating excellence in outcomes, innovation, and patient care. Dr. Pennycooke brings comprehensive surgical and endovascular expertise to PACECVI, expanding the institute's ability to deliver fully integrated cardiovascular and vascular care.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Pennycooke specializes in:
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Critical Limb Ischemia
Advanced Limb Salvage and Diabetic Foot Preservation
His practice spans both minimally invasive endovascular procedures and open surgical reconstruction, allowing patients access to the full spectrum of vascular treatment options under one coordinated program.
Leadership & Program Development
Dr. Pennycooke previously served as Medical Director of a multi-site vascular practice for 10 years, where he led program expansion, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary vascular care models. He has extensive experience developing dialysis access programs and limb preservation pathways that integrate nephrology, podiatry, cardiology, and wound care. At PACECVI, he is focused on building comprehensive vascular services that complement and enhance the practice’s established endovascular excellence.
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Medicine – Rutgers / UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School
General Surgery Residency – Cooper University Hospital
Chief Resident, General Surgery
Vascular Surgery Fellowship – University Hospital, Newark)
Board Certified in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Pennycooke believes vascular medicine is about more than restoring blood flow — it is about preserving mobility, independence, and long-term cardiovascular health. His approach blends surgical precision, advanced technology, and compassionate patient-centered care.
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