About Our Facility
Riverside Treatment Center at Flint River Hospital offers a continuum of services to help adults who are experiencing those behavioral, emotional or addictive problems that can lead to fractured lives. Our team of professionals includes board-certified psychiatrists, master’s – level clinical therapists, case managers, nurses, and mental health associates who are here to help people with their behavioral health problems. Our staff is here to help people reconnect with their families, friends, and employers so that they may lead productive lives.
Since mental health issues occur across a spectrum, from mild to severe, we tailor our services for each person. Our programs are based upon the concept that each person has an inherent capacity to learn and grow, and designed to meet the unique needs of each person and family. With each program, we offer diagnostic and evaluation services, medication management, individual, family and group therapy, recreational therapy, dietary services, case management and discharge planning.
Physicians
At Riverside Treatment Center, we acknowledge that our employees stand as our greatest asset and our physicians are no exception. Our physicians are recognized throughout the state of Georgia as dedicated and experienced professionals in the field of mental health.
Adult Psychiatry
Michael A. Burke, M.D. – Medical Director
Dr. Burke has been practicing psychiatry for more than 20 years and specializes in behavioral health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar and anxiety. Dr. Burke also is experienced in treating drug and alcohol addiction.
Education:
- Residency – Duke University Medical Center (Durham, North Carolina)
- Medical Degree – Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, Georgia)
- Undergraduate – Oglethorpe University (Atlanta, Georgia)
Specialties: Anxiety, Addiction, Schizophrenia and Bipolar
Licensure & Affiliations: Georgia and Louisiana States licensed.
Hospital privileges: Riverside Treatment Center, Anchor Hospital, Cook Hospital, Tift Regional Hospital, Jeff Davis Hospital, Emmanuel Medical Center, Chatuge Hospital, Washington Internal Regional, Valley Miller Hospital
Dewitt C. Alfred, M.D.
Residency
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
Medical Degree
Hahnemann University – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Addiction
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- PTSD
Certifications
Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Additional References
Undergraduate: Oglethorpe University; Atlanta, Georgia
Associations
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Medical Association
- National Medical Association
- Georgia Psychiatric Physicians Association
- Black Psychiatrists of America
Hospital Affiliations
- Riverside Treatment Center
- Anchor Hospital
- Jeff Davis Hospital
- Emmanuel Medical Center
- Chatuge Hospital
- Washington Internal Regional
- Valley Miller Hospital
States Licensed
- Georgia
- Michigan
Douglas K. Laipple, M.D.
Dr. Laipple has devoted his adult life to helping those in need. He is a decorated Vietnam veteran who completed his medical training in 1981. Dr. Laipple has spent the last four years working with servicemen at DD Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Prior to that he worked in private practice, hospital settings, and served as team psychiatrist for the Braves. Dr. Laipple has 30+ years of psychiatric experience.
Bruce S. Hill, M.D.
Dr. Hill has been practicing medicine for over 25 years with board certification in psychiatry and rheumatology. He has extensive experience in hospital settings and specializes in treatment of veterans with PTSD and addiction issues.
Education:
- Residency – Emory University Medical Center (Atlanta, GA)
- Medical Degree – University of Alabama School of Medicine (Tuscaloosa, AL)
- Undergraduate – Samford University (Birmingham, AL)
Specialties: Anxiety, Addiction, PTSD, Schizophrenia and Bipolar
Licensure & Affiliations: Georgia and Washington DC licensed.
Hospital privileges: Riverside Treatment Center, Washington DC VA Medical Center
Tiffany G. Tate, M.D.
Residency
Albert Einstein Medical College; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Medical Degree
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati, Ohio
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- PTSD
Certifications
Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Additional References
Undergraduate: Spelman College; Atlanta, Georgia
Associations
American Psychiatric Association
National Medical Association
Hospital Affiliations
- Riverside Treatment Center
- Southern Crescent Behavioral Health System
- Cook Hospital
- Tift Regional Hospital
- Jeff Davis Hospital
States Licensed
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
Tracy Carstarphen, APRN, N.P
Ms. Carstarphen has been practicing as a nurse practitioner for over 5 years with specialties in geriatrics, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
Education:
- Nurse Practitioner Degree – University of Mobile (Mobile, AL)
- Undergraduate –University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL)
Specialties: Anxiety, Geriatrics, PTSD, Schizophrenia and Bipolar
Licensure & Affiliations: Georgia and North Carolina licensed.
Hospital privileges: Riverside Treatment Center
Acute Medical and Detox
Quincy Jordan, M.D. – Medical Director
Education
- Fellowship in Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute (Birmingham, AL)
- Residency in Family Medicine, Memorial Medical Center (Savannah, GA)
- Internship in General Surgery, Memorial Medical Center (Savannah, GA)
- Internship in General Surgery, Medical Center of Central Georgia (Macon, GA)
- Doctor of Medicine, Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN)
- B.A. Science in Biology, graduated with honors, Morris Brown College (Atlanta, GA)
Specialties
Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, Alcohol and Opiate Addiction
Licensure & Affiliations
Licensure in State of Georgia
Hospital Affiliations
Flint River Hospital & Medical Center of Peach County.
Christopher Richards, M.D.
Bio Coming Soon
Lindsay Broadnax, P.A.-C.
Education
- Masters of Medical Science: Physician Assistant Program, Dean’s List, Nova Southeastern University
- Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Dean’s List, cum laude, University of Georgia
Specialties
Hospitalist, Occupational Medicine, ENT/allergy, alcohol and opiate addiction
Licensure & Affiliations
Licensed State of Georgia
Hospital Affiliations
Flint River Hospital
Carl Oliver, P.A.-C.
Undergraduate Schools
- South University – Graduated in 2003
- Tennessee Wesleyan College – Graduated in 2000
Other Education
Darton College – Complete in 1992