My role as a physical therapist is to eliminate disability, prevent injury, and maximize restoration of function and participation. I believe that the most important part of my job is to educate and encourage patients in a way that optimizes their overall quality of life in a relational and intentional way, which is why I chose the career of physical therapy in the first place. I treat a wide variety of orthopedic diagnoses and conditions mainly within the adult and geriatric populations.

EDUCATION…
Elon University, Elon, NC
Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

CERTIFICATIONS…
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
National Physical Therapy Examination

I’m a North Carolina transplant from Louisville, KY since 2012. I have several years of experience working in healthcare, starting as a nursing assistant in inpatient and outpatient settings and the emergency department.  I have enjoyed connecting with patients in a multitude of settings and from all walks of life. As a physician assistant, my goal is to provide excellent care, reduce risk factors, and improve quality of life.  Outside of work, I’m happiest when I’m spending time with my husband and children.

MEDICAL DEGREE…
Master of Physician Assistant Practice
Campbell University

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE…
Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance
University of Louisville

I have worked at Kernodle Clinic since graduating from the Elon University PA Program in 2016.  Before this I attended NC State University and I am a die-hard Wolfpacker.  I enjoy treating orthopaedic injuries of all kinds and getting my patients back to their daily activities.”

UNDERGRADUATE…
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science:  Human Biology (Cum Laude)
Raleigh, NC

MASTERS DEGREE…
Elon University
M.S. of Physician Assistant Studies
Elon, NC

I am a general orthopedic surgeon with a specialty interest in Sports Medicine working at Kernodle.  I enjoy and am experienced in treating all aspects of sports-related injuries to the shoulder and upper extremity, the hip, and the knee and lower extremity.  I also perform adult reconstructive procedures such as, knee, and shoulder replacements, and treat many fractures and other trauma-related injuries.  Born in Albany, New York, I was raised in the Northeast, attending Williams College before obtaining my medical degree at the University of Rochester.  I received my orthopedic training at Duke University where my wife and I fell in love with North Carolina.  We moved back to the Northeast, however, to be closer to my parents.  Recently, my wife and I returned to my “orthopedic roots” here in central North Carolina and couldn’t be happier.

UNDERGRADUATE…
Williams College
Williamstown, MA

MEDICAL DEGREE…
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rochester, NY

RESIDENCY….
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

UNDERGRADUATE…
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC

MEDICAL DEGREE…
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC

MASTERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH…
University of North Carolina School of Public Health
Chapel Hill, NC

RESIDENCY….
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA

CERTIFICATIONS….
Board Certified – American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

I enjoy interacting with patients. As a family medicine doctor, I get to see a lot of ages, from babies to the elderly and everyone in between. I think it’s important to have a good relationship with the patient. I really enjoy getting to know patients, talking with them about their families, about their jobs, and how they are doing in general. I’ve always enjoyed providing care for people and chose to go into family medicine because it really encompasses all fields. Duke is a well-respected organization, and we strive to provide excellent care to patients. I’m originally from Trinidad and Tobago and love living in this area.

UNDERGRADUATE….
Yale University

MEDICAL DEGREE…
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

RESIDENCY….
Cone Health Family Medicine

CERTIFICATIONS….
American Board of Family Medicine

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES…
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians

I am a licensed physical therapist assistant with a background in outpatient orthopedics.  I enjoy working with patients of all ages and diagnoses from post-op rehab to rehab of sports injuries.  My continuing education focus over the past few years has been on extremity joint mobilization and manual therapy techniques.  I have a B.A. in Exercise and Sports Science from UNC-CH and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from GTCC.  I am CPR certified.

MY AREAS OF FOCUS…
Post-op rehab and sports injuries

GENERAL SERVICES…

• Total joint care
• Sports injury rehab
• Overuse injuries
• Chronic injuries
• Comprehensive spine rehab
• Postural re-education
• Work related injuries
• Work conditioning

EDUCATION…
UNC Chapel Hill
Guilford Technical Community College

CERTIFICATIONS…
CPR Certified by the American Heart Association

Undergraduate: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Medical Degree: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA

Internship:  Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

Residency:  Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI

Fellowship: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Professional Organizations:
Certified by American Board of Cardiology Member

I completed my Neurology residency at UNC Chapel Hill in 2012 in fellowship in epilepsy in 2013 also at UNC.  I joined the Kernodle Clinic in 2013 and our group is growing fast.  We work to provide excellent service and patient satisfaction which are very important to us.  I am a general neurologist and am able to see patients for any type of neurologic condition or concern.  I have a special interest in epilepsy (seizures), headaches, and neuropathy (such as arm and leg numbness, tingling and pain).  I am originally from Ohio and enjoy visiting my siblings there a few times a year.  I like exploring different restaurants around town, visiting Banner Elk and the beach, and playing with my dachshund for fun.

UNDERGRADUATE….
University of Notre Dame

MEDICAL DEGREE….
Ohio State University College of Medicine

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY….
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

FELLOWSHIP….
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS….
American Academy of Neurology
American Medical Association

ABOUT ME…
It has been one of the great pleasures and honors of my life to be able to care for and become friends with the many great people of Alamance County over the two decades I have practiced.  I have always tried to treat my patients like the friends and neighbors they are. I treasure the ability we have had to laugh, celebrate and cry together during some of life’s important moments. As many of my patients are aware from knowing me as a doctor and friend in the community, I have several other interests in life. First and foremost, I consider myself a family man who loves to spend time with his family. I am also an avid reader who enjoys fiction as well as an eclectic variety of other books ranging from philosophy and religion to astronomy, history and sports topics. I like to boat and fish when time allows and I do enjoy a round of golf (as cliché as that may be for a doctor). I am able to provide primary care to all adult ages and I think I have a thriving practice after 20 plus years of practice. I do get added satisfaction helping the very vulnerable patients I care for who are confined to nursing facilities and I hope I have made them more comfortable over time.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE…
Elon University

MEDICAL DEGREE…
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY…
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS…
American Medical Association
American Board of Internal Medicine