Meet The Team
Dr. Rhonda Carter
Dr. Rhonda Carter is a native of Shelby County who has been practicing Internal Medicine in Columbiana since 1999. She received her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed her residence training at Wake Forrest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina. She is board Certified in Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Carter practices adult and adolescent medicine and is accepting new patients age 12 and above.
Kayla Tennyson, FNP
Kayla Tennyson grew up in Montevallo, Alabama, and brings extensive nursing experience to her role as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She spent 8 years as a Registered Nurse at UAB working in the Emergency Department, Vascular Surgery, and various procedural areas, including the cardiac catheterization and GI labs. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from UAB and is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She has a clinical passion for managing diabetes and liver disease.
Kayla now resides in Wilsonville with her husband Blake, their three children—a 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old boy/girl twins—and their beloved pets. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, riding 4-wheelers, hunting, and spending sunny days at the lake with her family.
Melody Collins, FNP
Stephanie Pharr, FNP
Melody Collins worked in critical care and women’s health for 17 years. In 2024, she graduated from The University of Alabama with her Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner. She brings her experience and passion for patient-centered care to Columbiana Clinic, where she provides comprehensive family medicine with a focus on wellness and prevention. She is especially passionate about holistic medicine, integrating traditional care with lifestyle-focused approaches to support long-term health.
She is married to her husband, Phillip, and together they have three children, one grandchild, and three dogs. Outside of work, Melody enjoys spending time with her family and friends.