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.

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William Askins, MD

Charlotte

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William Askins, MD

Chief, OR Manager
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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

Krishna Baddigam, MD

Charlotte

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Krishna Baddigam, MD

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

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Missouri, Internship
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University of Missouri University Hospital, Residency
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University of Washington School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pain Management

Jeff Baeuerle, MD

Charlotte

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Jeff Baeuerle, MD

Staff Anesthesiology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Dallas

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship
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Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Craig Barnette, DO

Watauga

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Craig Barnette, DO

Section Chief, Watauga Medical Center
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Kansas, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Laurie Beach, MD

Halifax

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Laurie Beach, MD

Staff Anesthesiology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Tennessee Tech University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Tennessee

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brockton Hospital, Internship
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Carney Hospital, Fellowship
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Vanderbilt, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

James G. Benonis, MD

Charlotte

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James Benonis, MD

Past President
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Case Western Reserve University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Temple University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Internship
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency
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Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Kim Blumberg, MD

Charlotte

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Kim Blumberg, MD

Section Chief, Huntersville Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Section Chief, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Baylor University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
The University of Texas Medical Branch

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship
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Brooke Army Medical Center, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Willem Bok, MD, MBA
Charlotte
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Willem Bok, MD, MBA

Section Chief, Kimel Park Surgery Center
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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
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Deaconess Hospital, Internship
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christopher Brann, MD
Brunswick
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Christopher Brann, MD

Staff Anesthesiology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Boston University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Boston University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Maine Medical Center, Internship
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Maine Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency
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University of California, Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ronald Brannon, MD
Charlotte
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Ronald Brannon, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wheaton College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship
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Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Daniel Briggs, MD
Charlotte
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Daniel Briggs, MD

Section Chief, Huntersville Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Section Chief, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
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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
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Dale Buchanan, MD
Charlotte
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Dale Buchanan, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Clemson University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina, Internship and Residency, Pediatrics
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency, Anesthesiology
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Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pediatrics

Courtney Castoro, MD
Charlotte
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Courtney Castoro, MD

Subspecialty Chief, Cardiac Anesthesia
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Arizona

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Arizona

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Tuscon Hospitals Medical Education Program, Internship
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University of Arizona, Residency
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Mayo Clinic, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Stephanie Chismar, MD
Charlotte
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Stephanie Chismar, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina, Internship
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Medical University of South Carolina, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Steven Colwell, MD
Rowan
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Steven Colwell, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Hobart College

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

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Internship
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Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Kevin Crosby, MD
Charlotte
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Kevin Crosby, MD

President
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Furman University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Mayo Clinic, Internship and Residency
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Nemours Children’s Clinic, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pediatric Anesthesiology

Christopher J. Duggins, MD
Charlotte
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Christopher J. Duggins, MD

Chairman of Anesthesiology, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Memphis State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Tennessee College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship
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Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Transesophageal Echocardiography

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Ashley Feeman, MD
Charlotte
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Ashley Feeman, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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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

Paul Fronapfel, MD
Charlotte
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Paul J. Fronapfel, MD

Chair, Clinical Practice Committee
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Medical Director, Novant Health Pre Surgical Services
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Mayo Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Mayo Clinic, Internship and Residency
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Laura Gardner, MD
Charlotte
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Laura Gardner, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
College of Charleston

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical University of South Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical University of South Carolina of Charleston, Internship
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University of Chicago Medical Center, Residency
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Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Richard Griggs, MD
Charlotte
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Richard Griggs, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Penn State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Internship
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Christopher G. Gunn, MD
Charlotte
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Christopher G. Gunn, MD

Section Chief, Mallard Creek Ambulatory Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Furman University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Alabama School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Internship and Residency
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Emory University Hospital, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Transesophageal Echocardiography

Doug Guyton, MD
PAA Mobile
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Doug Guyton, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Mississippi

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Harvard Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of California at San Francisco, Internship, General Surgery
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University of California at San Francisco, Residency, General Surgery
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University of Florida College of Medicine, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

G. Britton Harper, MD
Charlotte
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G. Britton Harper, MD

RECORDING SECRETARY
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of the South

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Geissinger Medical Center, Internship, Surgical

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Residency, Surgical

University of Virginia, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Steven T. Hobgood, MD
Nash
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Steven T. Hobgood, MD

Division Chief, Nash General Hospital
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
East Carolina University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University School of Medicine
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Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University Medical Center, Internship
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Nona M. Hollenbaugh, DO
Iredell
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Nona M. Hollenbaugh, DO

Member, Clinical Practice Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Saint Mary’s College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Kansas City University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Saint John Macomb Hospital, Internship
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Henry Ford Hospital, Residency
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Freeman R. Jackson, MD
Charlotte
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Freeman R. Jackson, MD

Personnel Committee
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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

Michael Jones, MD
Rowan
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Michael Jones, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Old Dominion University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Eastern Virginia Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

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Eric Knorr, MD
Rowan
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Eric Knorr, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wilkes University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical College of Pennsylvania

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical College of Pennsylvania, Internship
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Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Cory Koenig, DO
Charlotte
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Cory Koenig, DO

Vice President, Operations
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Medical Director, Novant Health Pre Surgical Services
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
South Dakota State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Des Moines University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Henry Ford Hospital, Internship and Residency
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University of Michigan, CS Mott Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pediatric Anesthesiology

Lauren Kokajko, MD
Charlotte
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Lauren Kokajko, MD

Co-Chair, Marketing Committee
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Member, Clinical Practice Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Rhodes College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Maryland, Internship and Residency
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Children’s National Health System George Washington University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pediatric Anesthesiology

Brian Kornrumpf, MD
Charlotte
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Brian Kornrumpf, MD

Vice President, Finance
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Vice President, Scheduling
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Lipscomb University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Internship and Residency
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Boston’s Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pediatric Anesthesiology
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Transesophageal Echocardiography

Matthew S. Kozlowski, MD
Charlotte
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Matthew S. Kozlowski, MD

Co-Chief, PAA Mobile
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Florida

MEDICAL EDUCATION
George Washington University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Florida, Internship and Residency
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Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Transesophageal Echocardiography

Darryl Malak, MD
Charlotte
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Darryl Malak, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
United States Air Force Academy

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Resurrection Medical Center, Internship
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ashley A. McDonell, MD
Charlotte
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Ashley A. McDonell, MD

Section Chief, Ballantyne Surgery Center
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Section Chief, South Park Surgery Center
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Subspecialty Chief, Pediatric Anesthesia
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Maine Medical Center, Internship and Residency
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Seattle Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

LeeAnn McGinnis, MD
Charlotte
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LeeAnn McGinnis, MD

Personnel Committee, Alternate
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Michigan

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Boston University, Internship, Internal Medicine
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Massachusetts General Hospital, Residency, Anesthesiology
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Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Antonio McGuire, MD
Nash
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Antonio McGuire, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
North Carolina State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical College of Virginia, Internship and Residency
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University of Florida, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Jonathan N. McMullen, MD
PAA Mobile
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Jonathan N. McMullen, MD

Section Chief, PAA Mobile
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Tulane University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Tulane Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Hospital of St. Raphael, Internship
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Yale New Haven Hospital, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Anthony Meluch, MD
Iredell
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Anthony Meluch, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Perdue University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Indiana School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Ball Memorial Hospital, Internship
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Stephen V. Mendoza, MD
Charlotte
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Stephen V. Mendoza, MD

Subspecialty Chief, Obstetric Anesthesia
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Chair, Personnel Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Texas A&M University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Health Science Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship
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Brooke Army Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Emil Menk, MD
Charlotte
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Emil Menk, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Health Science Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Brooke Army Medical Center, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Megan Meuse, MD
Charlotte
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Megan Meuse, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Arizona

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Dartmouth Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Michigan State University, Residency
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University of Virginia, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

John Meyer, MD
Charlotte
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John Meyer, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Charlotte Outpatient Surgery Center
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Co-Chair, Marketing Committee
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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
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pediatric Anesthesiology

Kate Miller, MD
Charlotte
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Kate Miller, MD

Section Chief, Novant Health Midtown Outpatient Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Baylor University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Yale University School of Medicine, Internship and Residency
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Yale University School of Medicine, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pediatric Anesthesiology

Warren G. Mills, MD
Iredell
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Warren G. Mills, MD

Division Chief, Iredell Memorial Hospital
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Emory University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical College of Georgia

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Carolinas Medical Center, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine
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University of Florida, Residency, Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Internal Medicine
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Anesthesiology

Joseph W. Morgan, MD
Watauga
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Joseph W. Morgan, MD

Staff Anesthesiology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Clemson University
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University at Buffalo

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Upstate Medical University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Cleveland Clinic, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Josef N. Mueksch, MD
Brunswick
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Josef N. Mueksch, MD

Division Chief, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Villanova University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Cooper University Hospital, Internship
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Drexel University College of Medicine, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

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Vaughn P. Nelson, MD
Salisbury
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Vaughn P. Nelson, MD

Division Chief, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
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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

Diana Newby-Boyd, MD
Brunswick
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Diana Newby-Boyd, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Xavier University of Louisiana

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Medical College of Wisconsin

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Medical College of Wisconsin, Internship
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Medical College of Wisconsin, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Daniel Nguyen, MD
Watauga
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Daniel Nguyen, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Florida

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Florida, College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital, Internship
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University of Florida, College of Medicine, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ann Pflugrath, MD
PAA Mobile
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Ann Pflugrath, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Virginia

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Southwestern Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Maryland General Hospital, Internship
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Duke University Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Thomas Quigley, MD
Charlotte
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Thomas Quigley, MD

Member, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Amherst College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Arizona, Internship, Internal Medicine
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University of Arizona, Residency
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Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
—
Pediatric Anesthesiology

Atif Raja, MD
Charlotte
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Atif Raja, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
North Carolina State of University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of North Carolina, Residency
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Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
—
Echocardiography

Ryan Rich, MD
Rowan
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Ryan Rich, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wake Forest University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University, School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wake Forest University, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Edward Roberts, MD
Nash
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Edward Roberts, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
High Point College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake University, Bowman-Gray School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Internship
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Medical College of Virginia, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Ilya Rubin, MD
Charlotte
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Ilya Rubin, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Belarussian Medical University

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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Paul Ryskiewich, MD
Charlotte
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Paul Ryskiewich, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
North Carolina State University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University Bowman Gray Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals, Internship
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Indiana University, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

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Farrukh Sair, MD
Charlotte
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Farrukh Sair, MD

Division Chief, Interventional Pain Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

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

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Frankford Hospital, Transitional Internship
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Anesthesiology Residency
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Duke University Medical Center, Pain Medicine Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine

John J. Sandoval, MD
Charlotte
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John J. Sandoval, MD

Chair, Anesthesiology-Elect, Novant Health Greater Charlotte Market
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Section Chief, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Denver

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Colorado Health Science Center

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Colorado Health Science Center, General Surgery Internship
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University of Florida College of Medicine, Anesthesiology Residency
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University of Florida College of Medicine, Chief Resident in Anesthesiology

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Samuel Sayson, MD
Charlotte
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Samuel Sayson, MD

Member, Clinical Practice Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of California

MEDICAL EDUCATION
F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Letterman Army Medical Center, Transitional Internship
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Brooke Army Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Transesophageal Echocardiography
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Pain Management

Leon R. Shaw, MD, MPH
Halifax
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Leon R. Shaw, MD, MPH

Division Chief, Halifax Regional Medical Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of the Witwatersrand

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of the Witwatersrand

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of London, Internship
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Stanford University Medical Center, Residency
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University of California, Los Angeles, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Paul Shook, MD
Charlotte
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Paul Shook, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Albion College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Duke University, Internship and Residency
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Duke University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Transesophageal Echocardiography

Karen V. Slocum, MD, MPH
Charlotte
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Karen V. Slocum, MD, MPH

Section Chief, Edgewater Ambulatory Surgery Center
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Boston College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
George Washington University, Internship and Residency
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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Fellowship
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College

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Francis Stranick, MD
Charlotte
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Francis Stranick, MD

Vice President, Business Development
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Creighton University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Creighton University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Eastern Virginia Medical Center, Internship
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Brown University, Residency, Pediatrics
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Georgetown University, Residency, Anesthesia
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George Washington University, Children’s National Medical Center, Fellowship, Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care Fellowships

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
—
Pediatrics

Kirk Tarasidis, MD
PAA Mobile
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Kirk Tarasidis, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Wake Forest University
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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
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Emory University School of Medicine, Residency, Anesthesiology

Ilka Theruvath, MD
Charlotte
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Ilka Theruvath, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist Division of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia
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DOCTORATE / PH.D.
Medizinische Hochschule

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Humboldt University, Internship and Residency
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Anesthesia Medical College of Georgia, Residency
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Fellowship
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Medical College of Georgia, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
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Pediatric Anesthesiology
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Echocardiography

Brendan Tribble, MD
Charlotte
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Brendan Tribble, MD

Co-Chief, PAA Mobile
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Northwestern University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Naval Medical Center, Internship and Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Justin J. Upp, MD
Iredell
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Justin J. Upp, MD

Member, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Florida

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Florida

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Florida & Shands, Internship, Internal Medicine
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University of Michigan, Residency
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Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Miller Van Vliet, DO
Brunswick
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Miller Van Vliet, DO

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Allegheny College

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Millcreek Community Hospital, Internship
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University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Donna Vernon, MD
PAA Mobile
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Donna Vernon, MD

Staff Anesthesiologist
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Adelphi University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Adelphi University
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Ross University School of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Wetchester Medical Center, Residency

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Matthew Wang, MD
Charlotte
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Matthew Wang, MD

Staff Anesthesiology
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago

MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Illinois

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Chicago, Weiss Hospital, Internship
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New York University Medical Center, Residency
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Harvard University, Boston Children’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Pediatric Anesthesiology

Joseph L. Weidman, MD
Charlotte
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Joseph L. Weidman, MD

Chair, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Brigham Young University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
George Washington University Hospital, Internship, Internal Medicine
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Massachusetts General Hospital, Residency
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Brigham and Woman’s Hospital, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology
—
Transesophageal Echocardiography

Jeff Welna, DO
Charlotte
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Jeff Welna, DO

Personnel Committee
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
University of Minnesota

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Carson City Osteopathic Hospital, Internship
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Riverside Osteopathic Hospital, Residency
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Mayo Clinic, Residency and Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology

Katie Yang, MD
Charlotte
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Katie Yang, MD

Associate VP, Scheduling
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Duke University

MEDICAL EDUCATION
Duke University

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Washington University, Internship and Residency
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Washington University, Fellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anesthesiology