Magic City Wellness Center

01/29/2026

Spotlight time! Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for MCWC. We could not do it without you Lake!

Lake Klamert is a trans nonbinary member of the LGBTQ+ community who started at MCWC working at the front desk and now serves as Healthcare Coordinator. They work closely with patients seeking gender-affirming care, those who are HIV+, and all of Dr. Weisberg’s patients to ensure they receive the best possible care. Lake also coordinates for the counseling staff to schedule new patient intakes and assist with other administrative tasks. They attended the University of Mississippi for early college and went to UAB before taking a break. Their work history includes a variety of jobs from hospitality and billing to freelance creative projects and nonprofit animal welfare. Thanks to the support and encouragement of their friend and mentor Dr. Weisberg, Lake is now taking open-source courses and is on track to return to university to pursue their doctorate in psychology. They hope to specialize with trauma patients, helping people with complex internal difficulties heal and build the life they deserve.

Lake’s personal motto is “be the person you always needed when you were younger.” They firmly believe that everyone should have access to safe, affirming, and accessible healthcare.

Outside of MCWC, they describe themselves as a “lazy busybody.” They are passionate about advocacy and dedicate much of their free time to helping others by facilitating online peer support groups for fellow survivors of sexual and domestic violence, along with regularly providing donations to the local unhoused community. They also run a small handmade arts-and-goodies business, enjoy reading, practicing yin yoga, and baking. Lake lives with their ESA cat, Nymeria, and is married to their longtime partner and best friend, Luca. Their wedding was officiated by MCWC’s nurse, Jamie, and the cake was provided by Dr. Weisberg. Most of their guests were fellow coworkers, who Lake considers family and treasures deeply.

01/27/2026

Spotlight time! We are so excited to have you as a part of the team and can't wait to see what you do with MCWC Physical Therapy! We could not do it without you Leslie!

My name is Leslie Rogers, LPTA, and I have been a licensed physical therapist assistant since 2017. I started my PTA career in outpatient therapy. Shortly after, I also began working occasional weekends in the hospital setting, transitioning to full time in 2020. In 2022, I started working weekends at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, where I still work today.
I recently joined the team at Magic City Wellness Center in December 2025, in the new physical therapy clinic. I am excited to be given the opportunity to help people move better, be safer, and function in whatever way their lives require, all while providing a space where all are welcome.

01/26/2026

Due to an abundance of caution, we will be closed today. Everyone stay safe and warm!

01/25/2026

Due to an abundance of caution, we will be closed tomorrow. Everyone stay safe warm!

01/23/2026

Spotlight time! Thank you so much for all you have done and continue to do for MCWC. We could not do it without you Krineco!

Krineco Todd has been our Phlebotomist since day one at MCWC. The care she takes of our patients is impeccable, and we couldn't imagine the lab without her!
"I have been a Phlebotomist for 19 years and am grateful to be a part of the team. The dedication and service provided by this clinic is amazing!!! My 10 years with the staff & this clinic is full of great memories and laughter.
Happy 10 year Anniversary MCWC!!!"

01/22/2026

Employee spotlight! Thank you so much for all you have done and continue to do for MCWC. We could not do it without you Kayla!

Kayla Boyd, PA-C joined the Magic City Wellness Center team as an Advanced Practice Provider in June 2024. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in psychology in 2020 and from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in physician assistant studies in 2023. Her favorite part of being a primary care provider is empowering patients to take charge of their health through patient education. During her free time, Kayla enjoys reading, hiking, crafting, going to concerts, and thrifting with friends.

01/20/2026

We start the week off with more employee spotlights! Thank you so much for everything you do and continue to do for us. We could not do it without you Erica!

"I have been with MCWC for almost 7 years, and I couldn't be happier! I've grown with the clinic, and I love my job! I started out as their very first medical assistant and now look at us!"
Erica Patterson, CCMA

01/16/2026

Employee spotlight time! Thank you so much for everything you have done and continue to do for us. We could not do it without you Dr. Weisberg!!

Scott Ross Weisberg, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician since 1999. He became a fellow with the American Academy of Family Medicine in October 2014. He got his Doctor of Medicine at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York and did his family medicine training at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, GA. He was the owner of Homewood Family Medicine until December 2015.
In January 2016, he started the Magic City Wellness Center with Birmingham Aids Outreach. This is the first primary care wellness center in the state of Alabama that focused on the LGBTQ population and its allies. As the Medical Director, he has helped grow the Magic City Wellness Center which now has three advanced practicing providers and another part time physician. He specializes in family medicine focusing on managing chronic disease states and preventative health care. He subspecializes in gender affirming care, health and HIV care. He has been an HIV specialist since 2019 with the American Academy of HIV Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. He has been a preceptor for medical students and advanced practicing providers since 2000.

Scott has been in Alabama since 1999 where he has raised three children. He is an avid marathon runner who is an April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor.

01/15/2026

Employee Spotlight time! Thank you so much for everything you do and we could not do it without you Brandon!

Brandon Blankenship began his journey with the Magic City Wellness Center in 2016 as its very first Front Desk Coordinator. After a brief time with BAO, he sought other professional opportunities in Sales, Marketing and Business Development, and is thrilled to return and once again support the day-to-day operations of MCWC. His familiarity with the organization and dedication to creating a welcoming, supportive environment make him an invaluable part of our team.

Brandon is a longtime Birmingham Area resident who currently calls Fultondale, Alabama home, where he lives with his husband, Jamie Miller, and their two beloved dogs, Leia and Pepper. A graduate of Auburn Univeristy, Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology, grounding his career in a deep understanding of people and their well-being. Brandon plans to return to Graduate School to earn his Masters in Healthcare Administration to further the mission of affordable healthcare for the community of Birmingham and surrounding areas.

With a genuine heart for service, Brandon is deeply involved in the community. He proudly serves as a Board Member of the Mystic Krewe of Apollo, where he helps raise funds for meaningful local initiatives through the organization’s charitable arm, Apollo Cares. Brandon’s passion for helping others-both inside and outside the Wellness Center-reflects his commitment to fostering connection, care, and community.

01/14/2026

Employee Spotlight time! Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting all the wonderful employees of the Magic City Wellness Center as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary! Thank you so much for everything you do and we could not do it without you SB!

Shana Brooke Wheeler, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, CPC has been a registered nurse in the State of Alabama since January 2015. She started her career in nursing on the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital in 2015 where she cared for patients from across the state of Alabama with neurological disorders. In 2017, Shana Brooke joined the care team at Magic City Wellness Center as a Nurse Practitioner after graduating with a Masters in Nursing. She has continued to care for the LGBTQ+ population since that time. She specializes in family care and enjoys specifically focusing in preventative health, managing chronic disease states, and women’s health concerns. She is passionate about this population as she has seen first hand the disparities that occur in the LGBTQ population. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Shana Brooke has served as a preceptor for UAB’s School of Nursing since 2021 and for the UAB Physician's Associates program since 2022. She also serves as Magic City Wellness Center's Director of Advanced Practice Providers.

Shana Brooke has been a lifelong resident of Alabama and currently resides in Pelham, AL, with her wife, Lauren, and their two dogs, Luna and Gandy. Outside of Magic City Wellness Center, Shana Brooke enjoys strength training, watching and attending women’s basketball games, walking in the park, listening to music, and completing her wife’s visions for home projects.

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Happy National Medical Assistants Week!