Meet Our Medical Team

Aidan O'Connor, PA-C, MPH

Aidan O’Connor is a board-certified physician assistant with over ten years experience in the medical field. She has spent a large part of her career in the field of orthopedic surgery,and has training and experience in family medicine, emergency medicine, and pediatric medicine. She has a strong background in clinical research from years of coordinating clinical trials for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Aidan completed her Bachelor of Science in Health Science from the University of Florida and subsequently earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Georgia, with a specialization in Epidemiology. She then earned a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Aidan has extensive clinical experience and is proficient in diagnosing and treating patients of all ages and problems. She specializes in cortisone injections, procedural medicine, and sports medicine, and spends her Friday nights in the Fall as the medical provider on the field for high school football games where she treats and manages acute injuries and wounds. She is excited to be practicing at MedThru and looks forward to using her experience and expertise to treat patients in the Urgent Care setting. Her love of medicine and passion for helping people make her a valuable addition to our medical team.

Aidan is certified by the National Commision for Certification of Physician Assistants, licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, and is a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.

Lauren Scott, PA-C

Lauren Scott is a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) focused on delivering high-quality healthcare. A recent graduate of Augusta University’s Masters of Physician Assistant program, she is excited to bring her expertise to the Med-Thru team. Before pursuing her PA career, Lauren earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia. During her undergraduate studies, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a hospice setting for two years, gaining invaluable experience in patient-centered end-of-life care. She then worked as a pharmacy technician for one year, further developing her skills in medication management and patient education.

Lauren actively participated in volunteer initiatives during PA school, addressing diverse healthcare needs. She also spent time in Mombasa, Kenya, working as a medical assistant in a local hospital’s emergency department. Through these experiences and her clinical training in emergency medicine, family medicine, and pediatrics, Lauren developed a well-rounded skill set that equips her to provide exceptional care at Med-Thru. She is eager to apply her training and skills effectively and looks forward to contributing to the success of the team and the well-being of her patients.

Lauren is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

Jenna Kaufman

Co-Founder of MedThru

Practice Manager

Originally from New Jersey, Jenna started and built a promising career in sales and marketing 15 years ago at Insight Global in their Washington DC and New York City markets. Most recently, she has enjoyed being a stay at home mom. In being a busy mother she craved efficiency in healthcare. Jenna set out to revolutionize healthcare and ultimately transform the patient experience. By partnering with a local pharmacy, a model of efficient, community-focused care was born.

In her free time, Jenna is a passionate baker and an avid podcast listener. She lives in Roswell, Ga with her husband and 4 children.

Molly Desai, DPT, MHS-CL, CMTPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist
Certified Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapist

Molly is a co-founder of MedThru. She attended Mercer University for her undergraduate studies before she continued on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with a focus on Manual Therapy from the distinguished University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Throughout her career, Molly has held various administrative roles while continuing her education in Manual Therapy and Orthopedics. Due to her love for healthcare and management, she sought and earned a Masters degree from Duke University. Soon afterwards, she received a Certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling. She has a private physical therapy practice (Reform Physical Therapy) in Sandy Springs where she takes a special interest in helping patients with Chronic Pain, TMD, and those who may need assistance with Work Space Ergonomics. Molly is an active member of her community. She lives in Alpharetta with her husband and two sons.

Dr. Richard Griffith, MD, Ph.D

Medical Director of MedThru

Dr. Griffith earned a bachelor of science in biology from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He received his medical degree and Ph.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Griffith is board certified in internal medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Prior to joining MDVIP, Dr. Griffith was in private practice at Adult Medicine of Marietta. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design, American College of Physicians and the Cobb County Medical Society.