Our Providers

Dr. James J Kinahan grew up in the small town of Trail, British Columbia, nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.  His life was enriched with religious fervor, with a public education system favoring a rigorous British influence, and with an industrial community which while taking pride in its culture development, reveled even more in its joy of sports, particularly hockey.  Out of this upbringing came a strong positive attitude, an active lifestyle, a confidence in human endeavors, an appreciation for the Arts, and a desire to know the sciences.  

An undergraduate biochemistry degree from McGill University was followed by a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Texas A&M.  Subsequent orientation to the practice of medicine came from a close exposure to it.  Postdoctoral work at Roswell park Memorial Institute and subsequent appointments at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Sloan-Kettering Memorial Institue focused on chemotherapeutic approaches toward cancer amelioration. Increased involvement with patients in clinical pharmacokinetics studies led to the desire to include in his life the joy of patient care and to expand his understanding 

of the art of medicine.

Dr. Kinahan has had the benefit of two "schools" of medicine, one effectively emphasizing the basic sciences for two years (NYMC), and the other, Bowman-Gray School of Medicine (BGSM), widely recognized for its proficient clinical training of highly competent graduates.  As a member of the BGSM class of '89, clinical training has substantially increased and reinforced his fund of knowledge, and it has given him strong confidence in his ability to make sound clinical judgments, solve problems and perform procedures.

Dr. Kinahan has a wife and three children. He enjoys hockey games, classical music, travel and reading. His eldest daughter Drue is Director of DVC Medical Aesthetics located inside of the primary care facility.

Dr. Kinahan sees patients in the MDVIP program and through EHE International Monday-Friday.

Claire grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia and has lived in the Atlanta area her whole life besides spending four years at Auburn University.

At Auburn, she obtained her bachelor of science in healthcare administration. She then achieved a bachelor of science and nursing, and a masters of science in nursing from a Mercer University. Claire is a member of the American Academy of nurse practitioners. She enjoys all aspects of family medicine, but has a special interest in 

disease prevention.

Claire joined the team at Dunwoody Village Clinic in 2024.

In her free time she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, going on walks with her dog and cooking.

Jamie grew up in Virginia and attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. After graduation, he worked in a biochemistry lab for several years 

and volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician. 

Jamie later attended Eastern Virginia Medical School and obtained his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies in 2005. He soon thereafter moved to Georgia and has worked as a physician assistant for the last 10 years in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Urgent care. 

He enjoys all aspects of acute and chronic care management and disease prevention. Jamie is a member of the American 

Academy of Physician Assistants. 

Jamie joined the team at Dunwoody Village Clinic in 2015. 

Jamie is married with a daughter, son, cat and bunny.

In his spare time, he enjoys music, sports and woodworking. 

Kristen is originally from San Antonio, Texas, but has lived in Georgia for over twenty years. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Berry College and earned a Masters of Medical Science in the Physician Assistant Program at Emory University.  

Kristen joined the team her at Dunwoody Village Clinic in 2005. 

Kristen is married and has two children.  In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with her family and boating activities 

at the lake.