Garnet R. Craddock, Jr., MD, F.A.C.S.
Garnet R. Craddock, Jr., MD, F.A.C.S., earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He completed his general surgery internship and residency at Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is board certified in general surgery with a specialization in vascular surgery. Dr. Craddock has been serving the Coweta and Fayette community for over 25 years. He was the founder of the Wound Treatment Center and Hyperbaric Center at Newnan Hospital. After many years of performing general and vascular surgery in the hospital, Dr. Craddock decide to focus his expertise exclusively on varicose vein treatments. He opened his own vein clinic, Southern Vein Care in 2009, while still being affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare of Atlanta. He helped implement the Piedmont Vein Clinic at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in 2018. Dr. Craddock has trained physicians all over the country on how to properly perform vein treatments and successfully open vein centers. He has a special interest in the treatment of venous reflux disease. He performs VNUS Closure (radio frequency), Venaseal Glue, Varithena (foam), and EVLT (Laser) procedures in his office and offers sclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, ultrasound-directed sclerotherapy and other advanced vein treatment techniques. Dr. Craddock is a member of the American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Society of General Surgeons, Vascular Access Society of America, and the American College of Phlebology. He is also certified in vascular ultrasound interpretation.
Lindsey Witt, NP
Lindsey grew up just outside Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s in biology in 2002, and nursing in 2004. She worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse, first in Phoenix, Arizona, and then Piedmont Newnan untiI finishing my Master’s in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and became a nurse practitioner in 2008. Lindsey has experience in aesthetics, women’s health, and dermatology. She has worked at Southern Vein Care since 2015.
Her husband is also from Wisconsin, they both love the Badgers, and the Green Bay Packers! They have 3 little boys who keep them very busy. In her spare time, she loves to read and run. Lindsey has done a few races, but the farthest has been a half-marathon.
Education
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Master of Science Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing Specialties, 2009
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 1991
Lea Aspinwall, NP
Lea was born and raised in Fayette County, where she graduated from Whitewater High School. She then attended Valdosta State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Nursing. Lea worked as a Registered Nurse for seven years before graduating from South University with a Master’s Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner. Lea has four years of Medical Weight Loss and Wellness experience along with a year of Gastroenterology.
Lea has helped many patients lose weight and become healthier overall. She specializes in educating patients on their diet and individual body composition. Lea understands that weight loss looks different from person to person and, therefore, tailors each plan. Lea is also skilled in aesthetics after completing training in Botox and Fillers.
Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
South University
Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner
Nique Kight, LPN
Practice Administrator
Nique is a graduate from East Coweta High School. She went to further her education at West Georgia Technical College where she earned her nursing degree. She has worked with Dr. Craddock for over 19yrs where she learned different skill sets from General/Vascular surgery to wound care. She also helped with starting Southern Vein Care. Nique is a member of The Georgia Medical Group Management Association and a hospitality alliance member of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber. Nique loves working along such a great team to make a positive difference in patients’ healthcare needs. Nique and her husband have three wonderful children. During her free time she enjoys being at home with her family.
Cindy Hill, LPN
Nurse
Cindy received her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico and her LPN nursing degree from Lancaster, California in 2004. She moved back to the Georgia and joined the Southern Vein Care team in 2014. When Cindy is not working, she enjoys spending time with her nine grandchildren, drawing, crafts, sewing, deep sea fishing, and gardening.
Rachel Woolf, RMA
Registered Medical Assistant
Rachel has been working in the medical field for 17 years. She loves the medical field for the opportunities it gives her to help patients, work with a team, and meet new people. Rachel and her husband have a daughter and pet dog. She loves watching movies, spending time with her family, and is an avid Auburn football fan.
Ben McDonald
Registered Vascular Technologist
Ben has been passionately working in the vascular field for 12 years. Ben enjoys getting to know his patients and doing his part with the team at Southern Vein Care to better our patients vein health. Ben was raised in South Carolina and is a diehard University of South Carolina Gamecock fan which can make it interesting being that Dr. Craddock is a dreaded archrival Clemson fan.
Stacie Wilson
Registered Vascular Technologist
Stacie has been practicing as a vascular sonographer for over 18 years, as well as being Technical Director over a busy IAC accredited Vascular lab. She applies her skills and knowledge to help treat and assist in the diagnosis of patients suffering from Venous insufficiency as well as vascular disease. Stacie and her husband are local to the Newnan area. Stacie enjoys baking, crafting and Saturdays in Athens.. Go DAWGS!!
Megan Dailey
Medical Assistant
Megan is part time and joined our team in 2021. She is a graduate from East Coweta High School and has grown up in Senoia, GA her entire life. She’s been in the medical field for 13 years and is passionate about helping others. When Megan is not working, she is very involved with her daughter’s school and planning events. In her spare time, she loves running, spending time with her family, and enjoying all things outdoors.
Haley Willingham
Precertification Coordinator
Haley has been working in the medical field for 14 years. She enjoys working in healthcare because she is able to help patients and loves watching them improve their health. When she is not working, you can find her with her husband, two kids or at the ball field. WAR EAGLE!!!
Beth Bruce
Reception
Beth is the receptionist and assists nurses in the back office for Southern Vein Care. She is an East Coweta graduate. She has been in the medical field for over 20 years. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband, two sons, and cheering on her favorite team the Auburn Tigers, WAR EAGLE!
Stacie Chastain
Reception
Stacie is a receptionist at our Peachtree city office, she has been in the medical field for over 15 years. Stacie and her husband enjoying working events for Southern Vein Care and meeting new people. They have two children and two dachshunds puppies that they enjoy spending time with. The family enjoys watching the Braves and cheering on their favorite football team the Georgia Bulldogs!
Photos by Chasity Posey Photography