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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Pediatric Neurology
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Member of Child Neurology Society
- Member of American Academy of Neurology
- Member of American Epilepsy Society
Special Interests:
- Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Development
- Stroke
Education & Certifications:
- Medical School – SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
- Pediatric Residency – SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
- Child Neurology Residency – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pediatrics – 2013
- Neurology & Psychiatry – 2009
- Epilepsy – 2017
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Obstetrics
- Addictions treatment
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Education & Certifications:
- B.S. Microbiology at Clemson University
- Medical University of South Carolina M.D.
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish, West Indian / Jamaican Patois
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Family Medicine Obsterics
- Preventative Medicine
- International Medicine
- Sustainable Medical practice in Small Island Developing States
Education & Certifications:
- Doctor of Medicine from La Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, Havana, Cuba
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Holistic Medical Association
- American Academy of Family Medicine
- North Carolina Academy of Family Medicine
- Buncombe County Medical Society
Special Interests:
- Traumatic memory and its role in disease
- Holistic medicine
- Physical therapy and other body therapies
Education & Certifications:
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
- Family Practice Residency, MAHEC, Asheville, NC
- Diplomate, American Board of Medicine
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians
Special Interests:
- Prenatal Care and Low Risk Obstetrics
- Health Care Access
Education & Certifications:
- Doctor of Medicine, LSU School Of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
- Resident, MAHEC Family Medicine- Rural Track, Hendersonville, NC
- Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish, Japanese
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- United Healthcare Endowed Scholarship
- Nurse Scholars Program Scholarship
Special Interests:
- Family Medicine
- Health Promotion
- Migrant Health
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Anthropology, Union Institute and University, San Diego, CA
- Associate Degree in Nursing, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, NC
- Bachelor of Science of Nursing, Western Carolina University, Asheville, NC
- Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- North Carolina Board of Nursing
Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- ABFM
- CAQ
- AMA
- AAFP
- ACSM
- ASNA
Special Interests:
- Family Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
Education & Certifications:
- UNC School of Medicine – MD
- UVA Hospital – Residency in Family Medicine
Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Women’s Health
- Addiction Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Rural Medicine
- Social Determinants of Health
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
- Doctor of Medicine
- Ethnic and Rural Health Disparities Graduate Certificate
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Special Interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Nutrition
Education & Certifications:
- The University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- Jefferson College, Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
- Physician Assistant National Certification – NCCPA
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Special Interests:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- DBT
- Mindfulness Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Seeking Safety
- Solution-focused
Education & Certifications:
- MSW Western Carolina University
- North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
- LCAS
- LCSW-A
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Gold Humanism Award
Special Interests:
- _Indigenous Health
- Immigrant Health
Education & Certifications:
- Doctorate of Medicine – University of North Carolina, Charlotte
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Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Special Interests:
- Women’s Health
- Preventive Care
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science, Health Science, Boston University
- Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Program, Tufts University
- National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
Education & Certifications:
- Gardner Webb University
- Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing
- ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Mars Hill University- Magna Cum Laude ETSU-Golden Key Honor Society Phi Alpha Society
Modalities:
- Outpatient Therapist
Education & Certifications:
- BSW
- MSW
- LCSW
- LCAS
- CPSS
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Experience:
- Special training in psychiatric medication management for pregnant and postpartum women
- Practiced as a registered nurse in emergency room and inpatient psychiatric setting
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association of Director Scholar
Modalities:
- Mediation and supportive therapy
Focus Of Care:
- Adult psychiatric medication management
- Perinatal medication management
- Integrating physical and mental well-being
Education & Certifications:
- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, MSN in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- Oregon Health and Science University, BSN in Nursing
- Elon University, BA English
- ANCC Board Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner license, North Carolina Board of Nursing
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Dentistry
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
Education & Certifications:
- UNC School of Dentistry
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Osteopathic Association
Special Interests:
- Rural Medicine
- Acute Care
Education & Certifications:
- B.S. Biochemistry – Presbyterian College
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – VCOM CC
Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Interest in Substance Abuse Award, EVMS – 2008
Special Interests:
- Substance Use
- Behavioral Health
- Primary Care of Complex Patients
- Racial Equity in Medicine
- Arts and Humanities in Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Duke University – Bachelors of Science in Engineering – 2004
- Eastern Virginia Medical School, MD – 2008
- Hinsdale Family Medicine Residency – 2011
- Board Certified by American Board of Family Medicine – 2013
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Experience:
- 10 years counseling
Modalities:
- CBT
- Play Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Life Coaching
Focus Of Care:
- School based counseling
- Children, Adolescents, Adults
Education & Certifications:
- Angelo State University-M.S. in Counseling Psychology
- Texas Tech University –B.A. in Psychology
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors (NCBLPC)
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants
Special Interests:
- Latino Culture
- Nutrition
Education & Certifications:
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences- Masters of Science in Roanoke, VA
- Berea College- Bachelor of Arts in Berea, KY
- Physician Assistant National Certification
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Eagle Scout
Education & Certifications:
- MPAS, Wingate University
- NC EMT Paramedic
- BLS
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Languages Spoken:
English, French
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- WCMS Board of Directors
Special Interests:
- Integrative Medicine
- Food as Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Maternal Child Health
Education & Certifications:
- MAHEC Family Medicine Residency and MCH Fellowship
- LSU Shrereport Medical School
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Special Interests:
- Trauma
- Resiliency
- Substance Use
- Incarcerated Populations
Experience:
- Trauma Recovery
- Substance Abuse
- Community Resiliency
- Perinatal
- Medication Assisted Treatment
- Mindfulness
- Positive Psychology
- Seeking Safety
Modalities:
- EMDR
- Community Resiliency Model
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Education & Certifications:
- BA Psychology, Kenyon College
- MSW – University of Montana
- North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
- North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- ABFM
- AAFP
Special Interests:
- Women’s Health
- Homeless Population
- Prenatal Care
Education & Certifications:
- UNC – Chapel Hill
- Nova Southeastern University – DO/MPH
- University of Tennessee Knoxville – Residency
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- International Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Addiction Treatment
- Pediatrics
Education & Certifications:
- Doctor of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
- Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Experience:
- Experience working with vulnerable populations facing complex medical conditions including life limiting and terminal illness
- Individual therapy for residents of retirement communities and skilled nursing facilities
- Individual outpatient therapy in urban and rural communities with clients of all ages (13 and up)
- Clinical director and therapist with residential community serving severely
- Persistently mentally ill residents
- Predominately young adults
Modalities:
- Integrated strengths based, recovery focused approach.
- Cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapy based on seven aspects of recovery. (Physical wellness, community connections, purpose, independence, psychological wellness, spirituality and creativity).
- Wellness focused lifestyle change group therapy.
Focus Of Care:
- Adults of all ages
- Children above age 13
- Geriatric population and those facing life limiting illness
- Trauma, bipolar disorder, depression/anxiety (especially related to medical conditions), individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and related disorders, domestic violence/sexual abuse
survivors. Substance use/abuse as secondary diagnosis.
Education & Certifications:
- Masters of Social Work, UNC Chapel Hill
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina, South Carolina
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Nutrition
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Association of Diabetes Educators
Special Interests:
- Patients with Diabetes, Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention
- Weight Management for Adults and Children
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelors of Science, Appalachian State University, General Dietetics
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in North Carolina
- Master of Science (MS) East Carolina University, Nutrition and Dietetics
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Osteopathy
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine
- American Osteopathic Association
Education & Certifications:
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Carolinas – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of South Florida – Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Special Interests:
- Art
- Dance
- Cooking
Experience:
- Crisis Invtervention, individual and family therapy
- Inpatient Residential Care for Children/Adolecents and Adults
- School Based Behavioral Health, advocacy and education
Modalities:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Art and Play Therapy
- Life Coaching
- Solution-Focused Planning
- Family Systems Therapy
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Coaching
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan Education
- Trauma Focused Education
Focus Of Care:
- School-based counseling
- Psychotherapy for children
- Adolescents and adults
Education & Certifications:
- MS Mental Health Counseling, Capella University, MN. 2011
- BA Philosophy/Ethics, Valdosta State University, GA. 2001
- North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, LPC
Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Board of Family Medicine
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Education & Certifications:
- Erskine College, Bachelors of Science in Biology
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Carolina Campus, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- AnMed Health Family Medicine Residency
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Geriatrics,
- Wellness and Prevention
Education & Certifications:
- PhD: biophysical chemistry from University of Virginia
- MD from Duke University
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Doctor of Medicine with Distinction
- Glasgow Rubin Academic Achievement Award
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- North Carolina Rural Promise Scholarship
- The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship
- Kenan Primary Care Medical Scholar
- Lucius Blanchard Carolina Family Loyalty Fund Scholarship
Special Interests:
- Rural Medicine
- LGBTQ
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Residency: AnMed Family Medicine, Anderson, SC
- Medical School: UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
- Undergraduate: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians
- Western Carolina Medical Society
Special Interests:
- Obstetrics, including low- and high-risk prenatal care and delivery
- Women’s Health
- Newborn care
Education & Certifications:
- University of Florida Gainesville, FL B.S. in Zoology and Psychology 2006-2010
- University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL M.D. 2010-2014
- MAHEC Family Medicine Residency Program Asheville, NC 2014-2017
- MAHEC Family Medicine Maternal-Child Health Fellowship Asheville, NC 2017-2018
- American Board of Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Special Interests:
- Preventative Care
- Underserved Populations
Education & Certifications:
- Medical School, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- University of Illinois – Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Behavioral Health
Education & Certifications:
- Master of Science – Physician Assistant studies – Duke University, Durham, NC
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, East Carolina University
- Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- North Carolina Social Work Certification
- LCSW
- Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group
Special Interests:
- Children with Trauma Histories
- Trauma-Informed Care
Education & Certifications:
- Master of Social Work
- Bachelor of Art
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians
Special Interests:
- Maternal/ Child health
- Prevention
- Obstetrics
- Contraception
Education & Certifications:
- East Tennessee State University, MD 2007
- Family Medicine Residency: University of California, Los Angeles 2007-2010
- Faculty Development Fellowship: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 2012-2013
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Western Carolina Medical Society
Special Interests:
- Women and children’s health
- Health Care Access
Education & Certifications:
- M.D. from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA
- Resident, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, Hendersonville, NC
Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Education & Certifications:
- Fordham University – MSW
- EMDR
- Transformative Mediation
- SBIRT
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Special Interests:
- Hypertension
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelors of Health Science
- Medical University of South Carolina – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- ACLS, PALS
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Family Nurse Practitioner
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Master of science, nursing practice
- Doctor of nursing practice
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Prenatal Care/OB
- Geriatrics
- Office Procedures
Education & Certifications:
- MD
- MPH
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Quality of care
- Chronic disease management
- Preventative health
Education & Certifications:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- AANP
Special Interests:
- Pediatrics
- Women’s Health
Education & Certifications:
- Western Carolina University
- MSN
- FNP-C
- EFM-C
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine, Pediatrician
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Special Interests:
- General Pediatrics
Education & Certifications:
- University of Michigan, BS – Honors College, Molecular Biology & Chemistry
- Wayne State School of Medicine, MD
- Wake Forest Bowman Gray, Dept. of Pediatrics, Residency in Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatricians
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Special Interests:
- Running
- Hiking
- Fitness
Education & Certifications:
- BA At Converse College
- MSW at Western Carolina University
- LCSW
- LCAS
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish, French
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- UCSF Clinical Faculty
Education & Certifications:
- Masters of Science in Nursing – University of California, San Francisco, CA
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Languages Spoken:
English, Russian
Services:
Dentistry
Education & Certifications:
- University of Illinois at Chicago – School of Dentistry
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- North Carolina Nurses Association member
- American Nurses Association member
Special Interests:
- Increasing healthcare access
- Women’s health and family planning
- Addiction medicine
- Trail running and outdoor recreation
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Boston University, Boston, MA
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
- Master of Science, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA
- ANCC Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- NCC Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- OB
- Pediatrics
- Muskuloskeletal Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Midwestern University – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science, Biology – University of Denver
- Doctor of Osteopathy – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians
- Western Carolina Medical Society
Special Interests:
- Local Community
- Global Outreach
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science with honors in Biology, College of Wooster
- University of Toledo College of Medicine, MD
- Board Certified in Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Dentistry
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Member ADA
- Member NC Dental Association
Education & Certifications:
- B.S. Preprofessional Biologoy, Appalachian State University
- M.S. Biological Sciences, Purdue University
- D.M.D Lecom School of Dental Medicine
- Board Certified general dentist, NC
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Experience:
- Previously worked with children and adults in all levels of care
Modalities:
- Pharmacology
- Psychotherapy
Focus Of Care:
- Child Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychiatry
Education & Certifications:
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Wake Forest University, 2016- 2018 Winston-Salem, N.C.
- Psychiatry Residency Wake Forest University, 2013- 2016 Winston-Salem, N.C.
- Medical School Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009 – 2013 Blacksburg, VA
- Undergraduate University of North Carolina – Asheville, 2004-2009 Asheville, NC
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – General Psychiatry (2017)
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2018)
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- LCSW
- LCAS
Special Interests:
- Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling
- CBT
- CPT
- MI
- EMDR
- Seeking Safety
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Masters of Social Work
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Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American College of Osteopathic Physicians
- American Osteopathic Association
- North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association
Special Interests:
- Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Prenatal Care
Education & Certifications:
- University of North Carolina – Asheville
- Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Virginia Tech, PhD in Community Health Education
- Board Certified, Osteopathic Family Medicine
Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- National Association of Social Workers
Special Interests:
- Subtle Yoga
- Trauma Informed Care
- Person Centered Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Education & Certifications:
- East Carolina University – Master of Social Work
- East Carolina University – Bachelor of Social Work
- East Carolina University – Graduate Certificate in Substance Abuse
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Languages Spoken:
English
Experience:
- Substance Use/Abuse
- Co-Occuring Disorders
- Stress Management
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
Modalities:
- Cognitive Behavioral Health
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
- Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Techniques
- Mindfulness
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Education & Certifications:
- Master of Social Work – University of Missouri
- Bachelor of Science, Southeast Missouri State University
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri
- Yoga Alliance RYT-200
- Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Certification
- Integrative Yoga Therapy Certification
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Languages Spoken:
Spanish, Italian
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- National Association of Social Workers
- USF Dean’s List 1998-2002
- Phi Theta Kappa 1998, Phi Kappa Phi 1999, Phi Alpha 2000, Golden Key National Honors 2000, USF Honors 2000-2002
Special Interests:
- Utilizing Life Coaching
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy with children and adults for managing behavioral health issues with focus on Anxiety/Depression management, anger/stress management, OCD management, ADHD management, Bereavement, verbal/emotional/physical/sexual abuse and substance abuse/addiction.
Education & Certifications:
- BSW, MSW. University of South Florida (USF), Tampa, FL
- LCSW, CAP. Internship at Charlotte Community Mental Health Services, Punta Gorda, FL.
- North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, Florida Certification Board
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- North Carolina Academy of Family Medicine
- American Academy of Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Women’s health
- Pregnancy care
- Family Planning
- Pediatrics
- Residency education
Experience:
- _ADD_HERE_
Education & Certifications:
- MD and MPH from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
- Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency, a UCSF affiliate, in Santa Rosa, CA
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- North Carolina Psychiatric Association
Education & Certifications:
- Doctorate of Medicine – Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Western Carolina Medical Society
- APA
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Neuroscience – University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- PhD – Neuroscience – University of Florida College of Medicine
- Doctorate of Medicine – University of Florida College of Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Special Interests:
- Broad-spectrum primary care, street medicine, rural medicine, international medicine, environmental health, social medicine, harm reduction, preventive medicine, integrative medicine, palliative care
Education & Certifications:
- University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science with Major in Biology and Minors in Anthropology and Spanish, 2012
- University of South Florida College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2016
- Ventura County Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program, 2016-2019
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- OB
- Pediatrics
- Resident Education
Education & Certifications:
- MD, Baylor College of Medicine
- Residency – MAHEC, Asheville
- Clinical Instructor, UNC School of Medicine, Division of Family Medicine
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Education & Certifications:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia
- MBS, Biomedical Sciences – Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology – Binghamton University
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Special Interests:
- Geriatrics
- Sports Medicine
- Telemedicine
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science – Northeastern University
- M.D. – Medical University of South Carolina
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- AAFP
- NCAFP
- ABFM
Special Interests:
- Women’s Health
- Obstentrics
- Pediatrics
- Family Planning
Education & Certifications:
- Medical College of Georgia
- MAHEC Family Medicine Residency
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Languages Spoken:
English, Vietnamese
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Special Interests:
- Population & Community Health
- Addiction Medicine
- Women’s Health
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Quality Improvement
Education & Certifications:
- BA, Anthropology & Biology – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- MD, Doctor of Medicine – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Family Medicine Residency – University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Special Interests:
- Women and Children’s Health
- Palliative Medicine
- Addiction Medicine
- Lifestyle Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science – Clemson University
- Registered Behavior Technician
- Recovery Coach
- University of South Carolina School of Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- BA from Cornell Unversity, 2013
- Majors: Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies and General Biology
- MD from University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2019
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians
- Western Carolina Medical Society
Special Interests:
- Women’s Health
- Preventive Care
Focus Of Care:
- Outpatient
- Inpatient
- Pediatrics
- Women’s health
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelors of Arts in Latin American Studies from Baylor University in Waco, Texas
- Doctorate of Medicine from University of Texas Health Science Center School of Medicine in San Antonio, Texas
- Family Medicine Residency at Mountain Area Health Education Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina
- American Board of Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Nutrition
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Special Interests:
- Children with special healthcare needs
- Weight Management for Adults and Children
-
Nutrition for endurance athletes
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelors of Science, Morehead State University, General Dietetics
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in North Carolina
- Master of Arts (MA) Appalachian State University, Family & Consumer Sciences/Nutrition
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Dentistry
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- US Army Officer – 1999 – 2004
- American Dental Association
- NC Dental Association
Special Interests:
- Public Health
Education & Certifications:
- BS – Idaho State University
- DDS – University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry
- AEGD – FT Carson – Colorado Army
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Nutrition
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Special Interests:
- Patients with diabetes, prediabetes and diabetes prevention
- Multicultural nutrition
- Eating healthy on a budget
- Health at Every Size®
Modalities:
- _ADD_HERE_
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelors of Science, Applied Nutrition, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in North Carolina
- Master of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, Member
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, Member
Special Interests:
- Pediatrics
- Women’s Health
Education & Certifications:
- Masters in Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC
- Bachelors of Arts, Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry, University of North Carolina, Asheville, NC
- Physician Assistant National Certification
Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Special Interests:
- DBT
- EMDR
- Mood Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Group Therapy
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work – University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Mast of Social Work – Appalachian State University
- LCSW-A
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Special Interests:
- Mental Health/Social Work services with adolescents
- Children and families, crisis intervention/management
- Experimental therapies (wilderness, art)
Focus Of Care:
- Individual, Family and Group Psychotherapy
- Crisis Intervention and Management
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Arts in business administration Wittenberg University, June 1994
- Master of Social Work – University at Michigan, December 2000
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina since April 2007
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and English Literature – St Olaf College, Northfield, MN
- Doctor Of Medicine – Creighton University School Of Medicine, Omaha, NE
- Family Medicine Residency – Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, NC
- American Board Of Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Diabetes
- Lipid disorders
- Veterans Health
Education & Certifications:
- East Tennessee State University (BS Nursing)
- East Tennessee State University (BS Environmental Health)
- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
- East Tennessee State University (School of Public Health)
- ANCC
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Nursing Excellence Award for 2007
- National Hospital Association Award for the Mamatoto Maternal Support Program, 1994
- Specialized Training Fellowship in Mental Health awarded by the County of San Mateo, CA
Special Interests:
- Perinatal Psychiatry
- Eating Disorders
- Women’s Mental Health
Education & Certifications:
- Cornell University
- University of California, San Francisco – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions – OB GYN Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Dentistry
Education & Certifications:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery – Adams School of Dentistry
- Graduate Practice Residency – University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Master of Public Health – UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Experience:
- 9 years in the field of Psychiatric Nursing, graduate of NP program May 2015
Modalities:
- Pharmacology
- Person-Centered
Focus Of Care:
- Adults
- Substance abuse/addiction
- Interpersonal violence
Education & Certifications:
- MSN, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine, Pediatrician
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- General Pediatrics
Special Interests:
- Pediatrics
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science – Georgetown College
- Doctor of Medicine – University of Louisville – Louisville, Kentucky
- American Academy of Pediatricians
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Experience:
- Care Management, Assessment, and Psychoeducation with at-risk offender population
- Trauma care with at-risk adolescent survivors of human trafficking
- Group Facilitator of MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy), DES (Drug Education School) for first time offense (90/96) drug offenders, and SAROP utilizing, Node Link Mapping
- Hospice (home/ facility based)
- Clinical Outpatient Therapy with children, adults and IDD populations as well as group therapy for substance abuse, domestic violence, and anger management
Modalities:
- Trauma Informed CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Health)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) utilizing mindfulness and relaxation
Focus Of Care:
- Substance use/abuse
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Individual and group
Education & Certifications:
- Master’s in Social Work, Western New Mexico University, Silver City 2018
- North Carolina Social Work Licensure Board
- North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board
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Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, French
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Cardiology
Education & Certifications:
- Kasr El-Aini School of Medicine, Cairo
- MAHEC Rural Family Residency, Hendersonville
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Special Interests:
- Family Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Wellness Recovery Action Planning
- School-Based Therapy/Crisis Intervention
Education & Certifications:
- BA, MSW University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Association of Social Work
Special Interests:
- Trauma
- Schizophrenia
- Anxiety
- Depression
Education & Certifications:
- MSW, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology – Southeast Missouri State University
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- CWRY Med School
- Univ. Missouri Residency
- AAFP
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Cathy lives in Hendersonville with her partner and their six furry children. In her spare time she enjoys gardening and adventures in her vintage camper.
Experience:
- Cathy has spent the past 20 years caring for patients and their families within the specialties of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine. She most recently provided geriatric primary care for residents living in retirement communities within the Asheville area. During this time she served as Family Medicine faculty for MAHEC and adjunct nursing faculty for Western Carolina University, mentoring medical residents and nurse practitioner students.
Education & Certifications:
- BSN from the University of Alabama-Huntsville
- ANCC
- MSN, Nurse Practitioner training with a specialization in Palliative Care from Vanderbilt University
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Dentistry
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
- Isothermal Dental Society
Special Interests:
- Public Health
- Restorative Dentistry
Education & Certifications:
- Furman University, BS
- Western University of Health Sciences, DMD
- MAHEC General Practice Residency
- North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine, Pediatrician
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Special Interests:
- Hiking, Kayaking
Experience:
- Wake Forest Bowman Gray, Dept. of Pediatrics, Residency in Pediatrics
- Children National Medical Center – Residency
Focus Of Care:
- Pediatrics
Education & Certifications:
- Duke University, BS
- American Board of Pediatricians
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- AAPA
Special Interests:
- Geriatric Care
- Adult Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- North Carolina State University
- Medical University of South Carolina
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Special Interests:
- Obstetrics (Prenatal care, Deliveries, Postpartum care)
- Women and Children’s Health
Education & Certifications:
- Trevecca Nazarene University, B.S. Biology
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Medicine
- Ventura County Medical Center (Family Medicine Residency)
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish, French
Services:
Family Medicine
Special Interests:
- Wellness and Prevention
- Hepatitis C Treatment in Primary Care
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Arts – French – University of Vermont
- Bachelor of Science – Nursing – Western Carolina University
- FNP-BC
- ANCC
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- Neuroscience Educational Institute
- Sigma Theta Tau
Special Interests:
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorder
- Substance Use Disorders
- Psychopharmacology
Education & Certifications:
- Master of Science, Nursing – UNC Chapel Hill
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Special Interests:
- Perinatal MH\SU
- Child + Family Systems
- OBOT counseling
- Crisis Intervention + Acute MH
Experience:
- 2014 – 2016: Central Regional Hospital, inpatient, psych, child + addl. unit.
- 2016 – 2018: Mission Hospital, hospital sw, perinatal + peds
- 2018: MAHEC LL, embedded BH in PCP setting OBOT counseling
Education & Certifications:
- BSW-NSCU 2012
- MSQ-NCSU 2013
- NCSWCLB-LCSW
- Pursuing LCAS*
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Special Interests:
- Rural Medicine
- LGBTQ Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Campbell School of Osteopathic Medicine – Lillington, NC
- Bachelor of Arts, Journalism – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Gold Humanism Honors Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Special Interests:
- Addiction Medicine
- Mental Health
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Culinary Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Doctor of Medicine – University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Special Interests:
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Mental Health
- Addiction Medicine
- STI Counseling
- Geriatrics
- Nutrition
- Corrections Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science, Biology – Davidson College
- Doctorate of Medicine – St. Louis University School of Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- North Carolina Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau
Special Interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Women’s Health
- Integrative Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- MSN East Carolina University
- MPH East Carolina University
- AANPCB
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- AAFP Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education, 2019
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2019
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2016
- Franklin Lee Dameron Award for Commitment to Underserved Patients, 2015
- Western Carolina Medical Society Foundation Board of Directors, Vice Chair, 2020
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians
Special Interests:
- Obstetrics/prenatal care
- Rural access to care
- Addiction medicine
- Preventing and treating pediatric obesity
- Combatting the epidemic of loneliness
- Health equity
- Group visits
Education & Certifications:
- UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, MD
- UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, MBA
- Mountain Area Health Education Center, Family Medicine Residency
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine, Pediatrician
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Pediatrics Member
Special Interests:
- LGBT youth
- Pediatrics
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from University of South Florida
- Medical Degree from University of California, Davis
- Internship and Residency at University of California, San Francisco
- American Board of Pediatrics
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Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- AOA Medical Honor Society Inducted 2007
- Pam Snape Service Award 2008
- Clinical Science Award 2008
- American Academy of Family Practice
- Western North Carolina Medical Society
Special Interests:
- Prenatal care
- Preventive Medicine
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Davidson College
- Master of Education in Exercise Science, University of Georgia
- Doctor of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
- Family Medicine Residency, Mountain Area Health Education Center
- Board Certified in Family Medicine
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Family Medicine
Memberships, Honors, And Awards:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Phi Alpha Honor Society Member
Special Interests:
- Preventive Care
- Women’s Health
- Diabetes Management
Education & Certifications:
- College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID – Bachelors of Science
- Physician Assistant Program & Masters of Health Science – Duke University
- National Commission on Certified Physician Assistants
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Languages Spoken:
English
Services:
Behavioral Health
Education & Certifications:
- BS Psychology University of Richmond
- MSW & MS Outdoor Education University of New Hampshire
- LCSW
- LCASA