Our Physician Assistants are part of the foundation of your care at NAA. They are participants in your care and dedicated to the improvement of your quality of life.
Kolyse W. Caver, PA-C.
Dr. Shaefer’s Physician Assistant
Kolyse Caver, PA-C is a certified physician assistant who joined Neurological Associates of Augusta in 2021. She works primarily as Dr. Shaefer’s PA. She attended Georgia Southern University and was a member of the Honors College, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and emphasis in Exercise Science. She then completed Augusta University’s Physician Assistant Program and obtained her Master of Physician Assistant degree. Kolyse is board certified by the National Commision on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She previously worked in the field of orthopedic surgery for one year in Covington, GA before moving back to Augusta. Her husband Kyle is an engineer, and they love spending weekends on the lake or playing sports.
Lacey Preston, PA-C
Dr. Hughes’ Physician Assistant
Lacey grew up on the south side of Atlanta in McDonough, GA. She attended the University of North Georgia and graduated magnum cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and an Associates of Science in Chemistry. While studying she was working as a CNA at a neurological rehabilitation facility. She attended Augusta University’s Physician Assistant program and graduated summa cum laude in 2020. She is married to her husband, Matthew, who is also pursing becoming a PA at Augusta University. Together they have a dog, Billy, and two cats, Leia and Obi.