Our Providers

Aleshia Rush

Aleshia Rush-Richardson, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over 20 years experience in healthcare, ranging from respiratory therapy, social work, and nursing. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Mississippi State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University for Women and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama. She is willing to help you find holistic alternative for pain control in order to achieve over all wellness.

Felicia Smith
FNP-C

Felicia Smith, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from South University in Savannah, Georgia. She has 17 years of nursing experience in Oncology, Hospice, Dialysis, and Hematology (Hemophilia). Felicia is ecstatic and eager to help you manage the pain.

Kelsey Reed
FNP-C

Kelsey Reed, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Mississippi State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. With over 3 years of experience in Neurology and Emergency Medicine, Kelsey is excited and ready to help you Pause The Pain.

Cassie Austin
FNP-C

Since 2018, Cassie Austin has been working as a family nurse practitioner. Cassie has a strong background in both urgent care and family care settings, which she has gained during her 20 years of experience serving in the healthcare industry. She attended Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, MS, where she obtained both her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctorate degrees.

Jenna Allen
FNP-C

Since 2022, Jenna Allen has been working as a family nurse practitioner. Jenna has a strong background in both behavioral health and family care. She attended Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, where she obtained both her Master of Science in Nursing. She is focused on holistic, integrative care.

Jessica Tucker
FNP-C

Jessica Tucker, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Meridian Community College. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Mississippi. She has 9 years of nursing experience in family practice and geriatrics. She is excited and eager to help you find a different, more holistic solution for what ails you!

Dr. David McClendon

Recognized as one of the top physicians on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Dr. David McClendon was born in Newton, Mississippi, and graduated from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus, Miss. He received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi College and attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. McClendon joined Singing River Health Systems as a hospital-based physician and later served Merit Health Biloxi as Director of Hospital Physicians, before opening McClendon Medical in Ocean Springs in 2016. McClendon Medical Clinic has a NEW location at 22C Doctors Drive in Ocean Springs!

Dr. McClendon is married to Nicole Scardina formerly of Baton Rouge and they have four children: Nicholas, Miya, Lola Kate, and Stella Reese. They are active members of First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs, where he serves as an Elder.