Meet Our Team

PHYSICIANS

The physicians on our team are among the highest quality.  We are all board certified in anesthesiology with some holding specialty board certifications in pain management, pediatric, cardiac and regional anesthesia.  We have trained and practiced across the country, including the military, which provides us a diverse range of experiences to bring the highest level of care to our patients.

A-E

William Askins, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

William Askins, MD

Chief, OR Manager
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame

MEDICAL EDUCATION
St. Louis University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, Internship

University of Florida, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

David S. Bacon, MD

Triangle

VIEW PROFILE

David S. Bacon, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Oberlin College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Krishna Baddigam, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Krishna Baddigam, MD

Personnel Committee
. . . . . . . .

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Missouri, Internship

University of Missouri University Hospital, Residency

University of Washington School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pain Management

Craig Barnette, DO

Watauga

VIEW PROFILE

Craig Barnette, DO

Section Chief, Watauga Medical Center
. . . . . . . .

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Kansas, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Brian Barrett, DO

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Brian Barrett, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine/Masters of Science

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internship, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Eric Barua, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Eric Barua, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Chicago, Columbia University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Jefferson Medical College

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Internship

The Ohio State University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Nicholas D. Bastug, DO

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Nicholas D Bastug, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of South Carolina 

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathy

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Internship, Residency, Chief Resident, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography

Margaret D. Bell, MD

Hickory

VIEW PROFILE

Margaret D. Bell, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Carraway Methodist Medical Center, Internship,
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS, PALS

James G. Benonis, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

James Benonis, MD

Section Chief, Matthews Ambulatory Surgery Center
Past President – PAA

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Temple University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Carl C. Berasi IV, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Carl C. Berasi IV, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Internship

University of Florida, Residency, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography

Barden Berry, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Barden Berry, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Carolinas Medical Center, Internship

University of North Carolina Anesthesiology, Residency

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography

John Berry VII, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

John Berry VII, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Internship, Residency

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Harvard Medical School, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Echocardiography

Kim Blumberg, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Kim Blumberg, MD

Section Chief, Huntersville Ambulatory Surgery Center

Section Chief, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Baylor University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
The University of Texas Medical Branch

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship

Brooke Army Medical Center, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Willem Bok, MD, MBA

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Willem Bok, MD, MBA

Section Chief, Kimel Park Surgery Center
Section Chief of Ambulatory Surgery
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, MBA

Deaconess Hospital, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christopher Brann, MD

Brunswick

VIEW PROFILE

Christopher Brann, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Boston University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Boston University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Maine Medical Center, Internship

Maine Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency

University of California, Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ronald Brannon, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Ronald Brannon, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wheaton College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship

Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Daniel Briggs, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Daniel Briggs, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

Section Chief, Novant Health Center City Outpatient Surgery Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Internship and Residency, Internal Medicine

Duke University Medical Center, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Alison Brown, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Alison Brown, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Dartmouth College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University, Internship, Residency

Duke University, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Courtney Castoro, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Courtney Castoro, MD

Subspecialty Chief, Cardiac Anesthesia
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Arizona

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Arizona

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Tuscon Hospitals Medical Education Program, Internship

University of Arizona, Residency

Mayo Clinic, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christina M. Cerenzia, DO

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Christina M. Cerenzia, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
The College of William & Mary

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Stephanie Chismar, DO

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Stephanie Chismar, DO

Section Chief for Novant Health Pre-Surgical Services
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina, Internship

Medical University of South Carolina, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Steven Colwell, MD

PAA - Salisbury

VIEW PROFILE

Steven Colwell, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Hobart College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Internship

Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

William A. Cox, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

William A. Cox, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Davidson College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University 

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Virginia, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, BLS, ACLS, PALS

Kevin Crosby, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Kevin Crosby, MD

President
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Furman University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Mayo Clinic, Internship and Residency

Nemours Children’s Clinic, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Newell A. Daly, DO

Hickory

VIEW PROFILE

Newell A Daly, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine  

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital – Preliminary Year, Internal Medicine
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, BLS, PALS, ACLS

Negin Daneshpayeh, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Negin Daneshpayeh, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
College of William and Mary

MEDICAL EDUCATION
George Washington University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Inova Fairfax Hospital / Georgetown University, Internship
Massachusetts General Hospital, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS, PALS

Rebecca Woods Daniel, MD, PhD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Rebecca Woods Daniel, MD, PhD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brody School of Medicine, Internship
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Residency
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, BLS, ACLS, PALS

James Dierkes, MD, MBA, MS

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

James Dierkes, MD, MBA, MS

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Drexel University (MS), Temple University (MBA)

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christopher J. Duggins, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Christopher J. Duggins, MD

Past Chairman of Anesthesiology, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Memphis State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Tennessee College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship

Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Lee C. Elliott, MD

Hickory

VIEW PROFILE

Lee C. Elliott, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Tulane University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Louisiana State University School of Medicine- Shreveport  

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Tennessee Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency, Internship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, BLS, PALS, ACLS

Brian Emerson, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Brian Emerson, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Austin Medical Education Program, Internship Transitional Year

Mayo Clinic, Residency

Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology

F-J

Ashley Feeman, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Ashley Feeman, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Appalachian State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of South Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Russell P. A. Ford, MD

Halifax

VIEW PROFILE

Russell P. A. Ford, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Virginia

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Virginia

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Residency
Riverside Regional Medical Center, Transitional Internship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Paul Fronapfel, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Paul J. Fronapfel, MD

Chair, Clinical Practice Committee

Medical Director, Novant Health Pre Surgical Services
. . . . . . . .

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Mayo Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Mayo Clinic, Internship and Residency

Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Laura Gardner, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Laura Gardner, MD

Section Chief, OB Novant Health Charlotte, PAA
Recruitment Committee
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
College of Charleston

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina of Charleston, Internship

University of Chicago Medical Center, Residency

Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology

Jacquelyn Gibbons, MD

Kimel Park

VIEW PROFILE

Jacquelyn Gibbons, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of South Carolina

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Samuel J. Goldstein, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Samuel J. Goldstein, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Residency

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Richard Griggs, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Richard Griggs, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
. . . . . . . .

Chief of Surgery, Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Penn State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christopher G. Gunn, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Christopher G. Gunn, MD

Section Chief, Mallard Creek Ambulatory Surgery Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Furman University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Alabama School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Internship and Residency

Emory University Hospital, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Doug Guyton, MD

PAA Mobile

VIEW PROFILE

Doug Guyton, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Mississippi

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Harvard Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of California at San Francisco, Internship, General Surgery

University of California at San Francisco, Residency, General Surgery

University of Florida College of Medicine, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Mark A. Hansman, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Mark A. Hansman, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
St. John’s University, Creighton University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Creighton University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Tulane Affiliated Hospitals, Internship

Tulane Affiliated Hospitals, Residency

LSU Medical Center, Anesthesia Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Corbin D. Harline, DO

Hickory

VIEW PROFILE

Corbin D. Harline, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Brigham Young University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Western University of Health Sciences

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Internship

University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Freeman R. Jackson, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Freeman R. Jackson, MD

Personnel Committee
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina Medical Center, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Nona M. Jarman, DO

Iredell

VIEW PROFILE

Nona M. Jarman, DO

Member, Clinical Practice Committee
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Saint Mary’s College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Kansas City University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Saint John Macomb Hospital, Internship

Henry Ford Hospital, Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Michael Jones, MD

PAA - Salisbury

VIEW PROFILE

Michael Jones, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Old Dominion University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Eastern Virginia Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Perrin Jones, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Perrin Jones, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Dartmouth – Hitchcock Medical Center,
Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ben Judd, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Ben Judd, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
The University of Georgia

MEDICAL EDUCATION
The Medical College of Georgia

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

University of North Carolina Hospitals, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Mary Judd, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Mary Judd, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wake Forest University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University

University of North Carolina, Anesthesiology Residency

Vanderbilt University, Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS/BLS

K-M

Eric Knorr, MD

PAA - Salisbury

VIEW PROFILE

Eric Knorr, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wilkes University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical College of Pennsylvania

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical College of Pennsylvania, Internship

Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Cory Koenig, DO

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Cory Koenig, DO

Vice President, Operations

Chairman of the Recruitment Committee
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
South Dakota State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Des Moines University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Henry Ford Hospital, Internship and Residency

University of Michigan, CS Mott Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Lauren Kokajko, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Lauren Kokajko, MD

Co-Chair, Marketing Committee

Member, Clinical Practice Committee
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Rhodes College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Maryland, Internship and Residency

Children’s National Health System George Washington University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Jason Kopenitz, DO

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Jason Kopenitz, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Saint Joseph’s University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Edinburgh Napier University, University of Pennsylvania, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Thomas Jefferson University, Internship, Residency

University of North Carolina Hospitals, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Brian Kornrumpf, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Brian Kornrumpf, MD

Vice President, Finance

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Lipscomb University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internship and Residency

Boston’s Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

David A. Kovach, II, MD

Iredell

VIEW PROFILE

David A. Kovach, II, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Virginia School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Virginia Health System, Residency, Chief Resident in Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Matthew S. Kozlowski, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Matthew S. Kozlowski, MD

Co-Chief, PAA Mobile
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Florida

MEDICAL EDUCATION
George Washington University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Florida, Internship and Residency

Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

James Krug, MD

PAA Mobile

VIEW PROFILE

James Krug, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Valparaiso University, State University of New York at Buffalo

MEDICAL EDUCATION
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
The Pennsylvania University College of Medicine, Residency, Gundersen Clinic, Lutheran Hospital La Crosse, Transitional Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Eugene E. Lee, MD

Triangle

VIEW PROFILE

Eugene E. Lee, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
The University of Akron

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina Hospitals – Residency and Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS, BLS, PALS

Kendall Leonard, DO

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Kendall Leonard, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
East Carolina University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
A.T. Still University – School of Osteopathic

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Danville Regional Medical Center, Internship

Virginia Commonwealth University, Fellowship, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Erika L. Lodgek, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Erika L Lodgek, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Arizona State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Hospital Anesthesiology – Residency
Duke University Hospital – Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology –  Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology, Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiology

Debabrata Maji, MD

Triangle

VIEW PROFILE

Debabrata Maji, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Virginia

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical College of Virginia, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Abington Memorial Hospital, Internship
New York- Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Darryl Malak, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Darryl Malak, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
United States Air Force Academy

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Resurrection Medical Center, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Jacob A. Matthews, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Jacob A. Matthews, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Mercer University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Mercer University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internship, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Cory D. Maxwell, MD, MBA

Triangle

VIEW PROFILE

Cory Maxwell, MD, MBA

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

EDUCATION
University of Virginia
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Cameron School of Business (MBA) 

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Virginia School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Virginia, Surgery Internship
Duke University,
 Residency
Duke University, Advanced Cardiothoracic Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Echocardiography

Scott V. McCulloch, MD

Triangle

VIEW PROFILE

Scott V. McCulloch, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Tyler D. McCulloch, MD

Triangle

VIEW PROFILE

Tyler D. McCulloch, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina Wilmington

MEDICAL EDUCATION
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, St. Martin

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ashley A. McDonell, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Ashley A. McDonell, MD

Section Chief, Ballantyne Surgery Center, Ballantyne Hospital (2023)

Subspecialty Chief, Pediatric Anesthesia
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Maine Medical Center, Internship and Residency

Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Neil McKee, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Neil McKee, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wake Forest University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Internship
New York University Langone Health, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

David L. McKinley, DO

Iredell

VIEW PROFILE

David L. McKinley, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Virginia Tech

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest University NC Baptist Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Jonathan N. McMullen, MD

PAA Mobile

VIEW PROFILE

Jonathan N. McMullen, MD

Section Chief, PAA Mobile
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Tulane University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Tulane Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Hospital of St. Raphael, Internship

Yale New Haven Hospital, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Anthony Meluch, MD

Iredell

VIEW PROFILE

Anthony Meluch, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Perdue University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Indiana School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Ball Memorial Hospital, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Stephen V. Mendoza, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Stephen V. Mendoza, MD

Subspecialty Chief, Obstetric Anesthesia

Chair, Personnel Committee
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Texas A&M University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Health Science Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship

Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Megan Meuse, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Megan Meuse, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Arizona

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Dartmouth Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Michigan State University, Residency

University of Virginia, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

John A. Meyer, MD

Western Carolina

VIEW PROFILE

John A. Meyer, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Florida State University, University of Pennsylvania

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Florida School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Michigan Hospitals, Internship, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

John Meyer, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

John Meyer, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Charlotte Outpatient Surgery Center

Co-Chair, Marketing Committee
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Internship and Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology

Kate Miller, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Kate Miller, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Midtown Outpatient Surgery Center
Chair, Clinical Practice Committee

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Baylor University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Yale University School of Medicine, Internship and Residency

Yale University School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Warren G. Mills, MD

Iredell

VIEW PROFILE

Warren G. Mills, MD

Section Chief, Iredell Memorial Hospital
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Emory University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical College of Georgia

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Carolinas Medical Center, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine

University of Florida, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Internal Medicine

Anesthesiology

Joseph W. Morgan, MD

Watauga

VIEW PROFILE

Joseph W. Morgan, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Clemson University

University at Buffalo

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Upstate Medical University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Cleveland Clinic, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Josef N. Mueksch, MD

Brunswick

VIEW PROFILE

Josef N. Mueksch, MD

Division Chief, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Villanova University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Cooper University Hospital, Internship

Drexel University College of Medicine, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

N-R

Vaughn P. Nelson, MD

PAA - Salisbury

VIEW PROFILE

Vaughn P. Nelson, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wake Forest University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
East Carolina University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Florida College of Medicine, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Daniel Nguyen, MD

Watauga

VIEW PROFILE

Daniel Nguyen, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Florida

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Florida, College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital, Internship

University of Florida, College of Medicine, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

William P. Norcross, MD

Triangle

VIEW PROFILE

William P. Norcross, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Virginia

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, Hershey Medical Center 

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Olutoyosi Ogunkua, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Olutoyosi Ogunkua, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Maryland

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Internship, Residency

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Matthew Oldroyd, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Matthew Oldroyd, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Southern Utah University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Internship

Stanford University Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christopher Parsons, MD

PAA - Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Christopher Parsons, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Furman University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Louisville, Anesthesiology Residency
Mt Sinai Hospital, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Michael Pettus, MD

PAA - Mobile

VIEW PROFILE

Michael Pettus, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

Undergraduate Education
University of South Carolina

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of South Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
General Surgery, Mount Carmel Hospital, Residency, Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University, Residency

The Ohio State University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ann Pflugrath, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Ann Pflugrath, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Virginia

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Southwestern Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Maryland General Hospital, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Atif Raja, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Atif Raja, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
North Carolina State of University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina, Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Echocardiography

Jacland F. ReVille Jr., MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Jacland F. ReVille Jr., MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Washington and Lee University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Internship, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Ryan Rich, MD

PAA - Salisbury

VIEW PROFILE

Ryan Rich, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wake Forest University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Natalya N.M. Riek, DO

Brunswick

VIEW PROFILE

Natalya N.M. Riek, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Greensboro

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Texas Tech University, Anesthesiology Residency 

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency 

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ilya Rubin, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Ilya Rubin, MD

Section Chief at Ballantyne Surgery Center
. . . . . . . .

Personnel Committee, Alternate
. . . . . . . .

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Belarussian Medical University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Internship and Residency

University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

S-Z

Farrukh Sair, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Farrukh Sair, MD

Division Chief, Interventional Pain Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Frankford Hospital, Transitional Internship

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Anesthesiology Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Pain Medicine Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pain Medicine

John J. Sandoval, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

John J. Sandoval, MD

Chairman of Anesthesiology, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Denver

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Colorado Health Science Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Colorado Health Science Center, General Surgery Internship

University of Florida College of Medicine, Anesthesiology Residency

University of Florida College of Medicine, Chief Resident in Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Aaron Seller, DO

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Aaron Seller, DO

Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Wilmington

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Florida College of Medicine, Internship

University of Florida College of Medicine, Anesthesiology Residency

University of Florida College of Medicine – Shands Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS

Alvin D. Sewell, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Alvin D. Sewell, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Presbyterian College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Emory University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Brett Shaffer, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Brett Shaffer, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Shepherd University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Virginia School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Paul Shook, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Paul Shook, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Albion College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University, Internship and Residency

Duke University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Karen V. Slocum, MD, MPH

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Karen V. Slocum, MD, MPH

President of the North Carolina Society of Anesthesiologists

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Boston College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
George Washington University, Internship and Residency

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

David M. Stanley, MD

W. Carolina

VIEW PROFILE

David M. Stanley, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Michigan State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Michigan Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Spectrum Health – Internship
University of Michigan, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS, PALS

Michael J. Stella, MD

Triangle

VIEW PROFILE

Michael J. Stella

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Minnesota

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina Hospitals, Internship, Residency
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Fellowship Pediatric Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Derek R. Stout, DO

Hickory

VIEW PROFILE

Derek R. Stout, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Weber State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Western University of Health Sciences COMP 

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NRP

Francis Stranick, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Francis Stranick, MD

Vice President, Business Development
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Creighton University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Creighton University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Eastern Virginia Medical Center, Internship

Brown University, Residency, Pediatrics

Georgetown University, Residency, Anesthesia

George Washington University, Children’s National Medical Center, Fellowship, Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care Fellowships

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatrics

Sarah E. Sweetman, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Sarah E. Sweetman, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – Madison

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – Madison

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Internship, Residency

Vanderbilt University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine

Kirk Tarasidis, MD

PAA Mobile

VIEW PROFILE

Kirk Tarasidis, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wake Forest University

University of Richmond

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Emory University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Internship and Residency Years 1 & 2, General Surgery

Emory University School of Medicine, Residency, Anesthesiology

Ilka Theruvath, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Ilka Theruvath, MD

Chair, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee

DOCTORATE / PH.D.
Medizinische Hochschule
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Humboldt University, Internship and Residency

Anesthesia Medical College of Georgia, Residency

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Fellowship

Medical College of Georgia, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Echocardiography

Brian K. Thwaites, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

Brian K. Thwaites, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Kansas

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Northwestern University Medical Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Tripler Army Medical Center, Transitional Internship

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Residency, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Subspecialty training

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Brendan Tribble, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Brendan Tribble, MD

Co-Chief, PAA Mobile
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Northwestern University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Naval Medical Center, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

David Tunnel, DO

Hickory

VIEW PROFILE

David Tunnell, DO, MBA

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
East Carolina University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine 

MASTERS EDUCATION
Duke University – MBA
East Carolina University – Master of Arts, Exercise Physiology 

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Grandview Hospital, Internship, Residency
Duke University – Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS, BLS, PALS

Scott J. Tyrey, MD

Halifax

VIEW PROFILE

Scott J, Tyrey, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center – Residency

Brigham & Woman’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School – Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Justin J. Upp, MD

Iredell

VIEW PROFILE

Justin J. Upp, MD

Member, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Florida

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Florida

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Florida & Shands, Internship, Internal Medicine

University of Michigan, Residency

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Miller Van Vliet, DO

Brunswick

VIEW PROFILE

Miller Van Vliet, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Allegheny College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Millcreek Community Hospital, Internship

University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Donna Vernon, MD

PAA Mobile

VIEW PROFILE

Donna Vernon, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Adelphi University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Adelphi University

Ross University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wetchester Medical Center, Residency

H. Douglas Wackerle, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Harold D. Wackerle, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
The George Washington University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Residency, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology

Matthew Wang, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Matthew Wang, MD

Section Chief, South Park
Surgery Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Illinois

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Chicago, Weiss Hospital, Internship

New York University Medical Center, Residency

Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Pediatric Anesthesiology

Jonathan P. Ward, MD

Brunswick

VIEW PROFILE

Jonathan P. Ward, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Oregon State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Oregon Health & Science University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Internship, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS, PALS

Joseph L. Weidman, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Joseph L. Weidman, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Brigham Young University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
George Washington University Hospital, Internship, Internal Medicine

Massachusetts General Hospital, Residency

Brigham and Woman’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Transesophageal Echocardiography

Adelle Anthony-Williams, MD

PAA Mobile

VIEW PROFILE

Adelle Anthony-Williams, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
City College of New York School of Biomedical Education

MEDICAL EDUCATION
NYU School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Yale-University School of Medicine, Internship, Residency

UNC at Chapel Hill, Fellowship

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Medical Acupuncture for Physicians

CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Medical Acupuncture for Physicians, Pain Management

Lindsey B. Williams, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Lindsey B. Williams, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Clemson University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina

University of Vermont Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Kelly Comolli Wilson, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Kelly Comolli Wilson, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Cornell University, Georgetown University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Georgetown University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

James Winkley, MD

Pinehurst

VIEW PROFILE

James Winkley, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Brigham Young University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Transesophageal Echocardiography and Cardiac Anesthesiology Advance Training – Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Transitional Internship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography

Katie Yang, MD

Charlotte

VIEW PROFILE

Katie Yang, MD

Vice President, Scheduling
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Washington University, Internship and Residency

Washington University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christopher M. Zsoldos, MD

Watauga, Mills River

VIEW PROFILE

Chirstopher M. Zsoldos, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
. . . . . . . .

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
West Virginia University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
West Virginia School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
West Penn-Allegheny Health System, Internship

Loyola University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology, ACLS, PALS, BLS

Your invoice should include a prefix
(PAA, PIN, AAP, WAT). If your invoice
does NOT include a prefix, please
contact PAA at 704.749.5801.

Your invoice should include a prefix
(PAA, PIN, AAP, WAT). If your invoice
does NOT include a prefix, please
contact PAA at 704.749.5801.