Meet our Nephrologists and Physicians

At Carolina Nephrology, PA, our team of highly skilled nephrologists and physicians is dedicated to providing exceptional kidney care with compassion and expertise. Each provider brings extensive training, experience, and a patient-first approach to managing kidney disease, hypertension, and related conditions. Working together, our physicians deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you receive the highest level of care and support throughout your health journey.

Chokri Alioua, MD
Istvan G. Bognar, MD
Timothy Brown, DO, FACP
Kaye R. Christopher, MD
Kevin-Dao
Kevin Dao, DO
Kory Drake, DO
Robin Edwin, MD
Barry Gorlitsky, MD
Kelly Heegard, MD
Trey Moreman, DO
Chitra Nathan, MD
Mark D. Purcell, DO
Tarak Shah, MD
Blake D. Shusterman, MD
Willy C. Tsai, MD
Abhay Varma, MD
William Brian Ward, MD

Meet Our Advanced Practitioners

At Carolina Nephrology, PA, our advanced practitioners play a vital role in delivering comprehensive kidney care. Working closely with our nephrologists, they provide personalized patient support, manage ongoing treatments, and ensure continuity of care. With specialized training and a compassionate approach, our nurse practitioners and physician assistants are dedicated to helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes in their kidney health journey.

Jordan Crosby
PA-C

Amanda Dill
AG-ACNP

Dianne Hall
AGNP
Pamela Hitt
APRN, NP-C
Riley Johnson
MS, RD, LD
Gail E. Kirby
APRN
Kansas Koran
NP-C
Charis Lloyd
NP
Dan Lukovic
ACNP
Taylor McKeowen
NP

Lillian Pack
DNP, AGNP-BC

Deval Patel
AGNP-C

Karen Robertson
DNP, APRN-BC

Alicia Sap
NP

John Sharkey IV
MSN, APRN, NP-C
Meredith Sims
RD, LD

Zachary W. Sutton
DHA, MS, MSPS, PA-C