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FAMILY MEDICINE 
For StudentsPrinciples of Primary Care Course Family Medicine Clerkship Requirements |
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Family Medicine Rotation Syllabus |
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Required Booklist |
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Evaluation Forms; Clinical encounter log, procedure logs |
Family Medicine Rotation Sites & Faculty |
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Meet the Family Medicine Faculty |
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Family Medicine Site-Specific Instructions |
| Family Medicine Fellowship and Career Information | |
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Family Medicine Fellowships and Careers |
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Family Medicine Web Links and Resources |
For Faculty |
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Faculty Development and CME Program |
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Useful Faculty Development Links (go to Quick Links) |
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Clinical Faculty Application |
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Preceptor Evaluation of Students |
Meet the Faculty
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Russ Hendershot, D.O., MS, FAAFPDepartment Chair of Family Medicine Tele: 540-231-7373 |
ABOUT DR. HENDERSHOT:
Dr. Hendershot was raised in West Pittston, Pennsylvania and went on to study biology and physics at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA from 1983-1988. During his college years, Dr. Hendershot served in the US Navy Reserve as a hospital corpsman with a fleet hospital unit and cargo handling unit. Upon graduation, Dr. Hendershot was commissioned in the US Navy as a Medical Service Corps Officer, where he served as a Radiation Safety Officer and Medical Department Division Officer aboard the USS Dixon AS 37 in San Diego, CA from 1988-1991. For his service, Dr. Hendershot was awarded the US Navy Achievement Medal, US Navy Commendation, and Medical Service Warfare Pin.
Dr. Hendershot went on to attend the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic medicine from 1991-1995, where he received a U.S. Public Health Service Scholarship. Upon completion of medical school, he completed an Osteopathic Rotating Internship and Family Medicine Residency at St Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA from 1995-1998. He served as chief resident from 1997-1998.
From 1998-2002, Dr Hendershot worked as a Family Physician in rural Pennsylvania, working with underserved populations, the uninsured and migrant farm workers. In 2003, Dr Hendershot became a medical director for the Department of Justice and also worked part-time as an Emergency Room physician until 2008, when he joined the staff at VCOM.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DR. HENDERSHOT. 
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Todd R. Zusmer, D.O.Discipline Chair and Associate Professor of Family Medicine Tele: 864-327-9855 |
| MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DR. ZUSMER. |
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Daniel Addis, M.D./D.O. Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. ADDIS: Daniel Addis, M.D./D.O. is a graduate of the Minsk Medical Institute in Belorussia and received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998 from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then interned at the Nassau County Medical Center and performed his residency at the JFK Family Practice Center in New York. |
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Frank Adjei, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. ADJEI: |
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Edwin Miguel Alberto Mercedes, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Clarke B. Andrews, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. ANDREWS: Clark B. Andrews, M.D. received his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA. He completed his residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Andrews is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Brenda Baker, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Thomas Ball, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. BALL: Thomas Ball, M.D. graduated medical school from the University of Virginia. He completed his Residency at the University of Virginia. Dr. Ball is American Board Certified in Family Practice. |
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Clement B. Binnings, Jr, M.D. Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. BINNINGS: Clement Binnings, Jr., M.D. is a graduate of Louisiana State University Medical Center. He is board certified in Family Medicine and completed his residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Dr. Binnings serves as Vice-President of PCA, a position he has held since its inception. Personal interests include golf, hiking, writing and yoga meditation. |
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Delmas Bolin, M.D., Ph.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. BOLIN: Delmas Bolin, M.D. Ph.D. is fellowship trained and board certified in family practice and sports medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. He serves VCOM as an Assistant Professor of Family and Sports Medicine. He serves as Team Physician for Radford University’s Athletics Department. Dr. Bolin has extensive experience in Sports Medicine Residency administration and teaching, serving for 3 years as the Co-Director of the University or Pittsburg Medical Center St. Margaret Sports Medicine Residency in Pittsburgh. |
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Wayne L. Brackenrich, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. BRACKENRICH: Wayne L. Brackenrich, D.O. completed medical school at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internship and his Residency at the Doctor’s Hospital of Stark County. Dr. Brackenrich is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Brackenrich’s philosophy in health care for his patients starts with the golden rule: “Treat others the way you would want treated.” Add to that looking at the patient holistically—body, mind, soul and spirit. |
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Sarah E. Bradford, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. BRADFORD: Sarah E. Bradford, M.D. received her medical education from the University of Toronto. She also completed her Residency at the University of Toronto. |
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Michael Clary, D.O. Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. CLARY: Michael Clary, D.O. is a native of Hillsville, VA is a 1987 graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Clary completed his residency training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of General Practice. Prior to relocating to the New River Valley in 2003, Dr. Clary practiced for twelve years in Richlands, VA. Dr. Clary served as Director of Medical Education at Clinch Valley Medical Center and he is currently an Associate Professor at VCOM. Dr. Clary's professional interests include preventive medicine and wellness. |
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J. Bryan Cox, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. COX: J. Bryan Cox, D.O., graduated medical school from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine Residency at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Columbus, OH. Dr. Cox is American Board Certified in Family Practice/Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy. |
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Steven D. Crane, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. CRANE: Steven D. Crane, M.D. received his medical education from Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed a residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Crane is board certified in Family Practice and has full medical privileges at Pardee Hospital. Dr. Crane is the Assistant Division Director of Family Medicine for the Hendersonville/MAHEC Family Practice Residency Program. Special interests include patient safety, prevention and community health. |
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Diana R. Curran, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. CURRAN: Diana R. Curran, M.D. graduated medical school from the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI. She completed her Residency at MAHEC Family Practice Residency, Asheville, NC. Dr. Curran is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Brian T. Easton, M.D., FAAFPFamily Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. EASTON: Although born in Savannah, Georgia in 1969, Dr. Easton considers Virginia his home. He is married to Kathryn and has three children, Mary, John, and Hannah. The Easton's reside in Lebanon, Virginia and enjoy church and family activities. Most of all, Dr. Easton enjoys spending time with his family. He coaches recreational soccer, basketball and baseball. He loves the outdoors and spends some of his free time hiking, riding bikes and going on picnics. Dr. Easton holds an interdisciplinary BA degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, awarded in 1991. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine with an MD degree in 1997. In 2000, Dr. Easton completed three years of training at the University of Virginia Family Medicine Residency Program in Charlottesville. Dr. Easton maintains medicine, pediatric, and ICU admitting privileges at Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. He also sees patients at adult care facilities in Lebanon, and at Maple Grove Health Care Center, a 60-bed nursing home, also in Lebanon. Among Dr. Easton's professional interests are evidence-based medicine and pediatrics. In addition, he has gone on a few medical mission trips and enjoys serving the poor. He also loves to teach students and residents. |
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Anthony Elkins, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. ELKINS: Anthony Elkins, D.O. graduated Medical School from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Residency and Internship from Michigan State University-Genesys Regional Medical Center. Dr. Elkins is Board Certified: Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment-American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Elkin’s Philosophies of Care: He believes in treating the patient as a whole, not just a particular symptom. His focus is on solving the problem, not just treating symptoms. |
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Joy S. Elliott, D.O. Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. ELLIOTT: Joy S. Elliott, D.O. received her D.O. degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV and completed her residency training with the Riverside Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Elliott is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. She is the Director of the Osteopathic Residency Program at Riverside. Dr. Elliott is married, her husband Dan works in a Sports Medicine practice in Newport News. They have two daughters, Hannah and Molly. |
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Xiiomara Lizeth Erazo Alfaro, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Lawrence J. Fleenor, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. FLEENOR: Lawrence J. Fleenor, M.D. received his medical degree at the University of Virginia. He completed his Internship at Latter Day Saints Hospital. |
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Linda Frasca, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. FRASCA: Linda Frasca, M.D. is a Board Certified Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Frasca completed her medical training at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y. She did her Family Medicine Residency and Teaching Fellowship in Family Medicine in Binghamton, N.Y. In addition to her family medicine experience, she has most recently practiced Emergency Medicine for the last 15 years. Currently she enjoys teaching full time at VCOM as a Clinical Assistant Professor and is the Chair of Appalachian Medical Missions. She sees patients at the APCA for Urgent Care and Family Medicine on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. |
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Robert L. Gauer, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Ronald S. Goings, M.D., FAAFPFamily Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. GOINGS: Ronald S. Goings, M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Iowa City, IA. He completed his Residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX and his Fellowship at the American Academy Family Physicians. Dr. Goings is American Board Certified in Family Practice. |
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Carl R. Hannah, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. HANNAH: Carl R. Hannah, M.D. graduated Medical School from Dalhousie University-Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine. |
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Kenneth Joseph Heaton, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. HEATON: Kenneth Joseph Heaton, D.O. received his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO. He completed his Family Medicine Internship at Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Heaton is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Roy E. Heaton, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Roger R. Hill, M.D., MPH, FAAFPFamily Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. HILL: Roger R. Hill, M.D. received his medical degree from Loma Linda University. He completed his Residencies/Internships/Fellowships at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL. Dr. Hill is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Jeffrey W. Hively, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. HIVELY: Jeffrey W. Hively, M.D. is a graduate of Marshall University School of Medicine. He completed his Residency at West Virginia University-Charleston Area Medical Center Division. Dr. Hively is American Board Certified in Family Practice. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practice, Kanawha Medical Society and the West Virginia Medical Society. |
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Roger A. Hofford, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. HOFFORD: Roger A. Hofford, M.D. completed medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his Internship at the Veterans Hospital, Salem, VA, his Residency at Riverside Hospital and his Family Medicine Fellowship at Duke University. Dr. Hofford is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. He is the Program Director, Family Medicine Residency with Carilion. Dr. Hofford enjoys treating the wide spectrum of illnesses and providing preventive care. |
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Chris L. Howard, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. HOWARD: Chris L. Howard, D.O. received his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV. He completed his Residency at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Ronceverte, WV. Dr. Howard is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine. |
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Richard W. Hudspeth, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. HUDSPETH: Richard W. Hudspeth, M.D. completed medical school at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC. He completed his Residency at the University of Cincinnati Family Practice Residency Program, Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Hudspeth is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Gale E. Jackson, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. JACKSON: Gale E. Jackson, M.D. graduated medical school from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN. He completed his internship at the University of Louisville Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program, Louisville, KY and his Residency from St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program, Midlothian, VA. |
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Frank J. Johnson, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. JOHNSON: Frank J. Johnson, M.D. received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia. He completed his Residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, SC. Dr. Johnson is American Board Certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. |
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Geoffrey L. Jones, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. JONES: Geoffrey L. Jones, M.D. received his medical education from Cornell University Medical College in New York, N.Y. He completed a residency at the University of Michigan, Department of Family Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is board certified in Family Practice and he has full medical privileges at Pardee Hospital. Dr. Jones is the Residency Program Director and on the teaching faculty at Hendersonville/MAHEC Family Practice Residency Program. |
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Catherine M. Kelly, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. KELLY: Catherine M. Kelly, M.D. received her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH. She completed her residency at Duke/Southern Regional Area Health Education Center, Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Kelly is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Michael D. Kennedy, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. KENNEDY: Michael D. Kennedy, D.O. received his medical degree from Midwestern University, Wichita Falls, TX. He completed his Residency at St. Joseph Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Kennedy is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. |
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Scott A. Klosterman, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Frank Labagnara, D.O.DSME |
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Charles Lamb, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. LAMB: Charles Lamb, M.D. is a graduate of James Madison University and Medical College of Virginia. He is board certified in Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Professional interests include occupational medicine and biomedical engineering, and he is Director of PCA Occupational Medicine. Outside interests include music and missions; Dr. Lamb performs with a brass ensemble, and he has participated in a number of international medical missions to South America and Africa. He was a team member of PCA’s own medical mission to Gulfport, Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. |
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Natascha Lautenschlaeger, M.D., MSPHFamily Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. LAUTENSCHLAEGER: Natascha Lautenschlaeger, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician. She completed residency at the Mayo Clinic in Florida and also completed an Academic Research Fellowship at the University of Utah. She is currently pursuing ‘Fellow in Wilderness Medicine’ training. She joined the MAHEC faculty in Hendersonville in October 2008. Dr. Lautenschlaeger is the medical director at HFHC and has full privileges at Pardee Hospital. She is fluent in German. Her interests include teaching, integrated care, prevention and wellness. Outside of medicine she works on her 1971 VW beetle, plays violoncello, and is “owned” by a Newfoundland dog. |
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Apollo Leong, M.D.
Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. LEONG: Apollo Leong, M.D. completed medical school and family practice residency at the Medical College of Virginia. Prior to joining Primary Care Associates he was an Associated Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Associate Medical Director of the multi-site Rainbow Community Health Program in Milwaukee Wisconsin. His area of medical interest is preventive health care through the integration of exercise, nutrition and homeopathic therapy with traditional allopathic medicine. He and his wife (also a physician) are active in the Roanoke business community and own the Isaacs Mediterranean Restaurant as well as the jewelry-bead store Beads Indeed. |
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James Lesnett, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. LESNETT: James Lesnett, M.D. graduated medical school from West Virginia University, WV. He completed his Family Practice Residency at Charleston Area Medical Center, WV. Dr. Lesnett is Board Certified in Family Practice. |
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James A. Lipton, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Nancy A. Lohuis, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Donald C. Maharty, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. MAHARTY: Donald C. Maharty, D.O. graduated medical school from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Tripler Army Medical Center, Family Medicine and his fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Maharty’s clinical experience has also expanded into the acute and emergent care fields. He has approximately 1200 hours performing as an Independent Emergency Room Physician. However, his primary emphasis has been clinical office based medicine and teaching consisting of full service Family medicine in the outpatient arena. Additionally, over the past several years Dr. Maharty has provided direct supervision to Family Medicine Residents, Medical Students, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. He has undergone further training at UNC-Chapel Hill and completed a Fellowship in Faculty Development. |
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David P. McPherson, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. McPHERSON: David P. McPherson, M.D. graduated medical school from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed his Family Practice Residency at Blackstone Family Practice Center, Blackstone, VA. Dr. McPherson is Board Certified in Family Practice. |
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S. Hughes Melton, M.D., FAAFP
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ABOUT DR. MELTON: Dr. Melton moved to Lebanon with his family in 2000 and opened C-Health in July 2000. He is married to Sarah Melton, PharmD. They have two daughters, Maggie and Claire. Dr. Melton completed his undergraduate studies at Washington and Lee University in 1989 and the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1993. He completed his residency through the University of Virginia, Department of Family Medicine in 1996. Dr. Melton also is also board certified with the Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians and is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner through the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, both since 2002. |
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Andrew Morris, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. MORRIS: Andrew Morris, M.D. attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, his hometown. Having enjoyed North Carolina during his undergraduate years at Davidson College, he returned to complete his residency training at MAHEC Family Residency Program in Asheville. Dr. Morris joined the Hendersonville MAHEC Family Practice Faculty in November, 2008, after providing medical care for two years in southern Honduras. Dr. Morris is board certified in Family Medicine and provides obstetric services. |
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Courtney Mull, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. MULL: Courtney Mull, M.D. received her medical degree from the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC. She completed her Residency and Internship at the Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. Dr. Mull is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Christopher E. Mullins, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Robin Q. Olsen, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. OLSEN: Robin Q. Olsen, M.D. received her medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed her Residency and Fellowship at Carilion Clinic. |
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Phillip A. Peterson, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. PETERSON: Phillip A. Peterson, M.D. graduated for the University of Iowa, College of Medicine, IA. He completed his Family Practice Residency at Spartanburg Regional Hospital, SC. Dr. Peterson is Board Certified. Dr. Peterson encourages students to choose Family Medicine. He is an ideal role model and mentor for students. He also takes a yearly Mission Trip to Nicaragua. |
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Edwin J. Polverino, D.O.DSME Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. POLVERINO: Edwin J. Polverino, D.O. is a graduate of Southeastern University of Health Sciences. He completed residency in Family Medicine at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Professional interests include family medicine and preventive care. He serves as Associate Clinical Professor of Family Practice and Director of Medical Education in Roanoke and Salem for Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Polverino’s clinical practice is limited due to responsibilities as President of PCA, a position he has held since its inception. |
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John W. Priddy, M.D. Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. PRIDDY: John W. Priddy, M.D. is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University where he received degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies. He received his MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School, and following residency in Family Practice at RMH, he has practiced medicine in Salem for over twenty years. Professional interests include pediatrics, adolescent medicine, preventive care, and dermatology. Personal interests include domestic and international missions and music. |
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David E. Pruitt, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. PRUITT: David E. Pruitt, M.D. graduated medical school from Ross University School of Medicine, New York/Dominica. He completed his Residency Program at Blackstone Family Practice/Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Pruitt is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Pruitt is married with two step children. His hobbies/interests include: Music (drums & listening), bicycling, golf and reading. |
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Peter L. Reynolds, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. REYNOLDS: Peter L. Reynolds, M.D. received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. He completed his Residency at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Reynolds is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Mark Rogers, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. ROGERS: After finishing his Bachelors degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Dr. Rogers completed a Master's degree in Health Care Ethics from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, followed by his Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. He then went on and completed his family medicine residency training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Virginia Tech. His primary interests are in sports medicine, health promotion and preventive care, undergraduate medical education and osteopathic manual medicine. He currently also serves as a team physician for Virginia Tech Athletics. |
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Hayam K. Shaker, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. SHAKER: Hayam K. Shaker, M.D. received her medical education from Kasr El-Aini School of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt. She completed a residency at the Hendersonville/MAHEC Family Practice Residency Program in Hendersonville, NC. Dr. Shaker is board certified in Family Practice and has full medical privileges at Pardee Hospital. She is on teaching faculty at Hendersonville/MAHEC Family Practice Residency Program. |
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Gary W. Sims, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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S. Keith Smith, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. SMITH: S. Keith Smith, M.D. graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston after completing his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Clemson University. He served as Chief Resident at his Family Practice Residency program at Anderson Memorial Hospital. After completing his residency, he moved to Morganton to work at Medical Heights Family Practice, which later became Burke Primary Care. Dr. Smith is married to Kim Ervin, a Morganton native. They have three children, Dorothy, Stephen and Caroline. The Smiths have horses, cats and dogs and live on a small farm. Dr. Smith enjoys being outdoors when he can. He has an interest in chronic disease management and occupational medicine. |
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Roger Tims, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. TIMS: Roger Tims, M.D. graduated from Mississippi College and University of Alabama School of Medicine. He is Board certified in Emergency Medicine and has practiced in Roanoke 22 years, with ten years in Emergency Medicine and subsequently in Urgent Care. Professional interests include management of minor injuries, orthopedic problems, lacerations and wounds. Dr. Tims sees patients regularly at PCA West Salem Urgent Care. |
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C. Ann Townsend, M.D.
Family Medicine Preceptor |
ABOUT DR. TOWNSEND: Dr. Townsend is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, but grew up in South Carolina. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina . She completed medical school and her residency in family medicine at East Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, running, hiking, and horseback riding. She and Kevin reside in Lebanon, Virginia where they also enjoy living in the mountains and adding to their collection of farm animals. |
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Robert C. Wade, D.O.
Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. WADE: Robert C. Wade, D.O. graduated medical school from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internship at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and his Residency at Blackstone Family Practice Center. Dr. Pruitt is American Board Certified in Family Practice. |
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Barbara E. Walker, D.O., FAAFPFamily Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR WALKER: Barbara E. Walker, D.O. graduated medical school from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She completed her Residency at Womack Army Community Hospital, Fort. Bragg, NC. She completed her Fellowship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Walker is Board Certified in Osteopathic Family Medicine. |
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Dan C. Worrell, M.D.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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ABOUT DR. WORRELL: Dan C. Worrell, M.D. graduated medical school from the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his residency training at North Carolina Baptist Hospital/Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Worrell is American Board Certified in Family Medicine. |
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Jonathan D. Yates, D.O.Family Medicine Preceptor |
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Jonathan D. Yates, DO graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO. Dr. Yates also completed his Family Medicine Residency at Wilson Family Medicine Residency, Johnson City, NY. Dr. Yates is Board Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Dr. Yates is married and has three children. His personal interests include: Amateur Photography, Wood working and carving, Medical care for Underserved or Foreign Missions. |
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