Wellstar ENT

Dr. Debbie Christensen is a comprehensive board-certified otolaryngologist. Originally from Florida, she completed the highly competitive accelerated BS/MD Medical Scholars Program at the University of Miami. She graduated with highest possible honors with subsequent induction in the Alpha Omega honor society as a Junior medical student, a distinction reserved for less than the top 10% of medical students in the country.

Dr. Christensen then completed her five-year residency at the University of Florida, completing her training in otolaryngology- head and neck surgery. During her residency, she was recognized with numerous awards including first place for a national Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting (COSM) research presentation on noise induced hearing loss.

Dr. Christensen has served the Wellstar community since 2016. She looks forward to developing meaningful and long-lasting relationships with her patients and their families.

Dr. Christensen enjoys traveling with her husband, baking cookies for her co-workers, meetups with her book club, and attending Atlanta United games.

Dr. Sally Revell is a board-certified otolaryngologist serving the Wellstar community since 2011. She loves working with both pediatric and adult patients, providing medical and/or surgical care for ear, nose, and throat problems. She has a special interest in the surgical management of Thyroid and Parathyroid diseases.

Dr. Revell earned her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin and her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Revell takes pride in listening to her patients and educating them about their diagnosis and treatment plan, which is reflected in her excellent patient reviews. She has also been recognized by her community peers as a ‘Top Doctor’ in both Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine.

Dr. Revell has also worked to expand the footprint of ENT in our community and is the lead physician for the ENT North Division, encompassing Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Hiram, Acworth, Cherokee, and her home community of East Cobb. Many patients have spotted her on the weekends at her kids’ soccer games or running in and out of local stores and restaurants.

Dr. Michael Kaufman is a board-certified otolaryngologist serving the Wellstar community since 2019. He provides general ear, nose, and throat care to both the pediatric and adult population. He delivers a focus in high quality and patient centered care, while employing a shared decision-making model.

Dr. Kaufman attended Emory University for his undergraduate studies. He then went on to medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Dr. Kaufman holds several leadership positions within Wellstar Health System. Most notably, as the Wellstar ENT North Kennestone lead physician.

He is regularly recognized by his community peers as a ‘Top Doctor’ appearing in Atlanta Magazine, Georgia Trend Magazine, and The Atlantan.

Dr. Kaufman is married with two children. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends. He is an avid tennis player, having previously played in college for Emory University. Dr. Kaufman's aspiration is to deliver world-class, evidence-based, empathetic, and inclusive care to all of his patients.