I was raised in Greensboro and I have been practicing in Alamance County since 1989. I am married with three sons and my wife and I are active in our church . I enjoy the relationships that I have with my patients and look forward to caring for my patients in the years to come at my new location in Mebane with Kernodle Clinic.

About me
I chose family medicine because it provides the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with not just my patients, but also their families. Growing up in Alamance County, I value the unique experience and privilege of treating patients from the local community. I am from Graham, North Carolina, and I still reside in the area. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, cooking, cycling, and running.

Board Certification
National Comm Certif of Physician Assistant

Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Concentration in Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

I am a Michigan native who now resides in Durham, NC.  I attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI where I played collegiate soccer for four years and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology.  After graduating from college, I worked as a nurse assistant at Saint Mary’s Hospital and traveled to Australia before moving to North Carolina for Physician Assistant school.  I attended Elon University and obtained my Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.  In my spare time, I enjoy working out and playing soccer, traveling, playing with my dogs, and spending time with family and friends.

UNDERGRADUATE…
Calvin College
Bachelor of Arts:  Kinesiology with Pre-Professional emphasis
Grand Rapids, MI

MASTERS DEGREE…
Elon Unviersity
Master of Science:  Physician Assistant Studies
Elon, NC

CERTIFICATIONS…
BLS Certified – Basic Life Support
ACLS Certified – Advanced Cardia Life Support

I was born and raised in Michigan, graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  I received my M.D. from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.  After 3 years of residency and 8 years in practice in Lansing, MI, I moved to North Carolina in 2009.  I am married to my beautiful wife, Ginger and we have five children/step-children.  I am an avid college sports fan, especially football and basketball.  I enjoy spending time at the beach and exploring the mountains and waterfalls of western North Carolina.  My favorite aspect of family medicine is the care of multiple generations in the same family.  I am passionate about the treatment of diabetes.

MEDICAL DEGREE…
Wayne State University School of Medicine

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY…
Sparrow Hospital
Michigan State University

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Board Certified in Family Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians, Member

I am originally from Connecticut but moved to North Carolina in 2003 after finishing school.  I completed my nursing and nurse practitioner degrees at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.  I have worked in both family practice settings in Eastern, NC as well as inpatient settings at Duke.  I joined Kernodle Clinic Mebane in 2013.  I teach nurse practitioner students at Duke University School of Nursing.  I enjoy traveling, hiking, Duke Athletics (Go Blue Devils!) and cooking.

UNDERGRADUATE…
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Juniata College

MASTERS DEGREE…
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS…
American Diabetes Association
Endocrine Nurses Society
American College of Nurse Practitioners
Nursing Association of North Carolina/American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau

I chose to practice Family Medicine because I enjoy following patients long-term and establishing working relationships with them.  I particularly enjoy taking care of entire families.  My goal with my practice is to educate, motivate, and empower my patients to take ownership and manage their own health with my assistance.  My faith and my family are very important to me.  I don’t work on Wednesdays because I have made the commitment to my wife and two daughters that Wednesday is our family day.  Despite this, I try my best to accommodate my patients and see them in a timely manner when they are sick because I believe there is value in having an established relationship and trust between a physician and a patient.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE….
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MEDICAL DEGREE….
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS….
American Board of Family Medicine

I am from Canada originally but did my medical school and residency training at Duke.  I have been practicing Family Medicine at Kernodle clinic since 2001.  I see my role as a physician as one where I work together with the patient to maintain their health and address medical issues when they arise. 

UNDERGRADUATE…
University of Manitoba

MEDICAL DEGREE…
Duke University Medical School

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY…
Duke University Medical School
University of California, Ph.D, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS..
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine

I have been practicing Family Medicine at Kernodle Clinic since 2001.  My practice includes patients age 5 and up.  I currently see patients involving full scope of family medicine except obstetrics.

GENERAL SERVICES…

• Preventive Care
• Gynecology

PROCEDURES/SURGERIES…

• Shoulder, knee and bursa injections
• Minor skin surgery
• Cryotherapy

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE…
North Carolina State University

MEDICAL DEGREE…
East Carolina University School of Medicine

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY…
University of Health Systems of Eastern Carolina