Grace Medical Home

Johnathan Lein, MSW

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Johnathan Lein grew up in the upper mid-west and moved to Central Florida in 2006. He attended Hope College and Aquinas College and completed his graduate studies at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. He received his clinical and macro licenses in Michigan, in 2006, and is a certified school social worker. Johnathan was a medical social worker for Arnold Palmer Hospital and a therapist with both Tri-County Psychiatric Associates and The Center for Health, Learning and Achievement in Orlando. He has over 25 years of experience in medical, educational and psychiatric social work. Johnathan and his wife, Amy, have one son and a soon to be daughter-in-law. They are active members of Orangewood Presbyterian Church in Maitland.

“When God led me to Grace, I was overwhelmed by the team of professionals who have dedicated their lives to serving God’s people. The enthusiasm demonstrated in caring for the Lord’s people is a component of a dream of mine to be a part of such a Christ-centered facility. Jesus told Peter, ‘Take care of my lambs’ (John 21:15). It is a privilege to serve God’s people in such a wonderful setting.”

-Johnathan Lein, MSW

Scarlett Stewart

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Scarlett Stewart was born and raised in Orlando. She earned an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Samford University and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Carolina. Scarlett has worked in human resources and communications roles for CNL Financial Group, The Tews Company and CAHILL Homes. She previously lived in Nairobi, Kenya, where she volunteered at Amani ya Juu, a microenterprise and sewing project that provides financial, educational and spiritual growth for African women refugees. She is a lifelong and active member of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando.

“Grace Medical Home exists because God placed a similar calling on the hearts of many who have responded out of obedience to His call. At Grace, we are witnessing the body of Christ come together to care for our neighbors. To have a small part of this God-inspired, community-led initiative is a daily blessing and reminder of God’s grace in my own life. “Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
- Scarlett Stewart

Kirsten Carter, M.D.

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Kirsten Carter graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Microbiology
and received her medical degree from the University of South Florida. She completed her residency training at Orlando Regional Medical Center and is Board Certified in internal medicine. Since 2000, Kirsten has served as a volunteer physician at the Healthcare Center for the Homeless and the Primary Care Access Network, Orange County’s free clinic. She has served as a member of the Orange County Planning and Zoning Board and as a member of the Executive Board for the Weekday School. Kirsten and her husband, Daryl, have three children and are members of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando.

“Growing up, I witnessed my family giving to the needy in spite of their own needs. Their giving, under these circumstances, was an act of obedience to God’s commands and worship to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This witness made a powerful impression on me, one which in the direction of my life. During medical school, I began dreaming of opening a privately funded free clinic for the poor and underprivileged. Imagine my joy when I learned that Dr. Marvin Hardy was having the same dream. Grace Medical Home is the realization of the shared dreams of many besides Marvin and me, and it is more than a medical clinic. It is a home where Jesus’ command to ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ (Matthew 22:39) will be put into practice. It is a home where medical needs will be met by a caring staff in the context of this command. It is a home where lives and families will be impacted for the glory of Christ alone.”
- Kirsten Carter, M.D.

Stephanie Nelson Garris, J.D.

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Stephanie has a lengthy career in civic activism and community service. Prior to working at Grace, she worked for the American Cancer Society in Central Florida and held several positions in the federal legislative arena when she lived in Washington, D.C., including the American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association. Stephanie also worked as a Legislative Assistant on Capitol Hill and a political fundraiser. She attended the University of Florida and the American University Washington College of Law.

Stephanie has a long history of volunteer service in Orlando through the Junior League of Greater Orlando and the Florida Bar Association. She is also very active in the Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s and serves on various committees for The Christ School. She and her husband are the proud parents of three young sons.

“The call to serve has weighed heavily on my heart throughout my life. I have followed the path of service at every stage and professional crossroad. And as my relationship with God has strengthened over time, I realize that it is His calling that is guiding my decisions (Jeremiah 29:11). I am convinced that His hand has shaped my experiences at the local and national level and brought me to where I am today, ready to serve in the image of Jesus. (John 13: 16-17).
- Stephanie Nelson Garris

W. Marvin Hardy IV, M.D.

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Marvin Hardy grew up in Orlando and attended college at Furman University in South Carolina. After receiving his medical degree from Emory University in 1996, he received his pediatric residency training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1999. Marvin was a part of Interlachen Pediatrics in Orlando, Florida from 1999-2008. In 2008, he started full-time at Grace Medical Home. Marvin and his wife, Carla, have three children and are active members of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando.

“The idea of a medical practice for the underserved has been on my heart and mind since medical school. Those who are poor, yet created in God’s image, are not receiving the same quality of healthcare as others of greater means. In fact, this gap is growing and many more are being left behind. Because of Christ’s love, my heart breaks for those who do not have access to the medical care that so many of us take for granted. In order to adequately meet the needs of the underserved, this medical office must be a high quality, comprehensive medical home that is fully reliant on Christ and His character. What motivates me is that while I stand in need of God’s mercy every day, I am also challenged by Jesus’ words in Luke 10:37 to ‘Go and do likewise.’ My position before God is no different than the patient I am serving. We are all in need of His mercy. I hope this attitude permeates Grace.”
- Marvin Hardy, M.D.