Front Porch Family Medicine LLC
Our Team
We want you to feel like part of the family as soon as you step into our clinic. Our staff are focused on authentic relationships because we care about you and your well being. Dr. Phillips and her lifelong friend Eric decided to start Front Porch while sitting over coffee in the Fall of 2022 and their passion and goal has been to cultivate a space that is loving, supporting, and feels like home.
Stephanie Phillips, DO
Founder and Owner of Front Porch, Stephanie Phillips, DO, was born and raised in Bluefield, West Virginia. She attended Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia where she played intercollegiate women’s basketball and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2006.
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She obtained her medical degree at the Via College of Osteopathic Medicine on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she was President of the Christian Medical and Dental Association and participated in the international missions training program. She graduated in 2010 with her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Philips attended family medicine residency in Anderson, South Carolina, at Anmed Health, where she completed a global health track and graduated with honors. She is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
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Dr. Phillips served our nations hero’s at the Department of Veterans Affairs from 2013-2023 in outpatient primary care. She has been Medical Director for two community-based Based Outpatient Clinics in Princeton, West Virginia, and Athens, Georgia. She has extensive experience caring for children, adolescents, and college-age adults. She worked as a full-time physician for Weight Watchers Clinic for over a year before transitioning to her private practice. She has treated thousands of patients with GLP-1 medications and is one of the most experienced physicians in the US when it comes to managing and dosing these weight-loss medications. She strives to find unique ways to make these medications accessible and affordable to those who need them most.
Dr. Phillips has Certification in International Medicine and has led and participated in many international mission trips and has also served at the Baptist Hospital in Ghana, Africa. She is completing specialized training in regenerative and performance medicine as we expand the practice. Her special interest in these treatments originated from her passion for learning new things that can help her patients live their best lives. She has a special interest in treating chronic pain, neuropathy, mental health disorders, as well as chronic fatigue.
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She and her family relocated to Georgia to take over the operation of the family farm in Royston, Georgia in 2020. She is an active member of Royston First United Methodist Church. She loves spending time with her husband, 2 children, her grandchildren and her many farm animals. In her spare time she enjoys quilting, knitting, and game nights with family and friends.
Eric Lovin, Practice Manager
Our dedicated Practice Manager, Eric, brings a wealth of experience and a heart for service to our team. Growing up in Elberton, Georgia and earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Emmanuel College, Eric has cultivated his leadership skills through diverse roles in several respected organizations, including Samaritan's Purse. His passion for helping others led him to serve as a full-time missionary in Peru, South America, for five years, where he became fluent in Spanish and developed deep connections within the Andean communities outside Cusco. His mission organization Spirit-Led Expeditions still serves people in those communities. Eric's unwavering commitment to serving others extends beyond our practice—he also serves as the full-time pastor at Doves Creek Baptist Church in Elberton, Georgia. His dual roles reflect his genuine dedication to fostering a compassionate, welcoming environment for everyone he meets. When he's not supporting our members, Eric cherishes spending quality time with his three children and organizing medical mission trips that extend care and hope to communities in need locally and internationally. His leadership and heartfelt service are truly the foundation of the warm and supportive atmosphere we strive to create every day.
Elaine Elgin, RN
Joining the Front Porch Family Medicine team in January 2025, Elaine brings a wealth of nursing experience and a heartfelt commitment to patient care. An aesthetic nurse specialist, Elaine is passionate about helping patients cultivate confidence and feel their best. Her exceptional compassion and caring nature set her apart, creating a warm and supportive environment for every individual she treats.
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Elaine was born and raised in Hartwell, Georgia, and now resides in Lavonia. She earned her Associate in Science degree from North Georgia Technical College and began her nursing career on the medical floor of the hospital. Her dedication and drive led her to transition into the Emergency Room while completing her Bachelor of Science degree. Elaine further expanded her expertise with many years of experience in the Operating Room before joining the Front Porch team, where she continues her mission to empower and care for patients.
Elaine is a proud mother of four grown children and a loving grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys quality moments with family and friends, reading, gardening, and solving Sudoku puzzles. A devoted servant of the Lord, Elaine feels blessed each day and attributes life’s gifts to God's grace. Her deep faith and compassionate spirit inspire her to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.
