I am a general cardiologist at Kernodle Clinic with Duke Health, practicing at the Burlington and Mebane locations. I manage cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. I have a particular interest in preventive cardiology. I enjoy educating patients about their heart issues, understanding their priorities, and helping them choose the best available treatment options. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and playing badminton and tennis.

I am a recent graduate of Elon University’s Physician Assistant Program, and I look forward to starting my career as a physician assistant with the amazing team at Kernodle Clinic Cardiology. Before PA school, I worked in the cardiology field for three years and knew I had found my niche during this time. I cannot wait to grow my knowledge base and provide patient-centered care for many years to come.

I have 15 years of nursing experience, with the past six years spent working as a nurse practitioner in primary care, where I found my passion for chronic disease management. Chronic disease can be very challenging for patients and families, but with the right management, support, and an excellent provider as a partner in your care, there is great opportunity for living fully with chronic disease. My goal is for patients to feel known and cared for when they see me for their healthcare needs. We are partners throughout your journey with chronic disease. I joined Kernodle Clinic Cardiology with the aim of partnering with patients with chronic heart disease for this reason. Having grown up in Graham, it has been a sweet, full-circle move for me to come back home by joining Kernodle Clinic. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children outdoors, playing, hiking, running, camping, or sitting around a campfire.

I enjoy seeing patients from a variety of backgrounds and spending time connecting with them and their individual concerns. As a physician assistant, I strive to provide high quality care and prevention to reduce risk factors and improve my patient’s quality of life. I am originally from Massachusetts, but the winters in North Carolina were too good pass up. Outside of work, I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my family and hiking with my dogs.

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

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 have been practicing cardiology at Kernodle Clinic for 25 years.  My special interests include interventional cardiology and pacemaker implantation.  I am also active in clinical research and serve on the Medical Executive Committee at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  I’m originally from Hampton, Virginia, but I consider Burlington my hometown.  I enjoy taking care of my patients and love being their cardiologist.

MEDICAL DEGREE…
Medical College of Virginia

Ph.D. DEGREE…
Medical College of Virginia

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY…
Duke University Medical Center

FELLOWSHIP TRAINING…
University of California at San Francisco

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS…
American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellow, American College of Cardiology;
Director of Cardiology at Alamance Regional Medical Center