Meet The Team
A Team That Supports You
Personal, Compassionate Veterinary Care in Alpharetta, GA
The name "Lotus" was chosen because the lotus flower is her son’s birth flower and symbolizes blossoming despite adversity. Stitch’s companionship gave Dr. Stephens the strength to overcome many obstacles.
The care and attention provided by the team at Lotus Animal Hospital is in honor of Stitch. We take the time to get to know your family and understand the unique bond you share with your pet. Our goal is to build long-lasting, trusting relationships with you so we can help your pet live a happy, healthy life.
Get To Know Dr. Stephens
Dr. Alissa Stephens grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey. After graduating from Rutgers University, she moved to Atlanta to complete an externship at Zoo Atlanta while also working as a veterinary assistant at a well-established veterinary practice in Buckhead. Dr. Stephens received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The University of Georgia. Since graduation, she has practiced at a high-quality, customer-service-focused, multi-location practice group, where she served as medical director and Chief Operating Officer.
In her free time, Dr. Stephens enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband have one son and a whole pack of animals—five dogs: Madison, Uni, Yoshi, Yuzu, and Frankie; and four cats: Binx, Hiccup, Scrump, and Mochi. As self-proclaimed foodies, Dr. Stephens and her husband love traveling and trying delicious food.
