Dr. Imran Haque, MD- Chief Medical Officer/Founder
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Dr. Imran Haque is an internal medicine physician with offices located in Asheboro and High Point North Carolina. He grew up locally in Greensboro, NC. He received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and went on to medical school at Iberoamerican Medical University. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Virginia Internal Medicine program at Roanoke-Salem. He has been practicing locally for nearly 20 years. Dr. Haque has served as Chief of Medicine at local hospitals and is currently medical director of several skilled nursing facilities, assisted livings, group homes, and hospice. Dr. Haque prides himself in providing compassionate and attentive care to all of us patients.
Dr. Niara Wright, DPM ABPM
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Dr. Niara Wright Is an attentive and intelligent Board Certified Podiatrist. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She then earned a DPM from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, in New York City. She completed her surgical residency at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, in Yonkers, New York, where she trained in diabetic limb salvage, wound care, pediatric foot care, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Wright is the founder and CEO of Wright Podiatry PLLC. She is a leading Podiatrist in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan and is involved in the betterment of the community by organizing medical mission trips, managing mentorship programs, and initiating fundraising events. She is an active member of the American College of Podiatric Medicine and was recently inducted in WHOs WHO in America.
Dr. Wright takes pride in having a genuine interest in each and every one of her patients. Her evidence-based treatment plans ensure that her patients are centered, and respected. Dr. Wright is a practitioner who shows empathy and understanding and is passionate about improving the quality of life for her patients. . Simply stated her interest is to consistently provide exceptional care.
Dr. Wright is well versed in an array of treatments for the foot and ankle. Patients visit her for myriad reasons, including but not limited to ankle injuries and problems, preventive diabetic foot care, diabetic foot ulcers, heel pain, and arthritis. She is especially skilled in bunion and hammertoe correction with an emphasis on cosmesis.
Dr. Wright grew up in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. When she isn’t practicing podiatry, she enjoys running, cycling, scuba diving, and traveling. She enjoys feeding her curious mind with historical documentarist talks and various podcasts. Dr. Wright is excited to join NC Elder Care and take on new opportunities and residents.
Robert George, MSN
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Robert is a caring and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner with over 26 years of prehospital emergency medicine, to include air medical, emergency room, and ICU nursing experience. He provides up-to-date and evidence-based comprehensive internal medicine to patients in and around Randolph County. His focus is in chronic disease management to include hypertension, diabetes, COPD, weight loss, and other chronic medical conditions. Robert can also complete sport, school, work, and Commercial physicals.
Kristina Jones-Parker, DNP, FNP-C
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Kristina has been a nurse since 2008, starting initially as an LPN and eventually obtained her BSN from Liberty University in 2015. She would return to complete her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2019. Kristina has always had a passion for nursing and caring for others at their most vulnerable time. She strives to provide individualized and culturally appropriate care to her patients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son and husband and traveling to new, exciting places.
Jennifer Linney RN, FNP-BC, ACAGNP-BC
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Jennifer graduated from the University of South Alabama, emergency medicine, dual enrollment program. She is a Family nurse practitioner and Acute care adult Gerontological nurse practitioner. She holds certifications in sexual assault nurse examiner and forensic nurse examiner. Jennifer is originally from Detroit and moved to the Charlotte area in 2006. She met her wonderful husband and then convinced her family to move here as well. She and her husband have fur babies, an old lady cat Peanut, a pocket bully girl Paisley and a pug/Pekingese boy Biscuit. They rescued all of them and will continue to do the same in the future. Jennifer loves being a medical professional, there is nothing more rewarding or satisfying at the end of the day, then the difference she feels she made.
Patricia Ann Pierce, ANP-BC
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Patricia holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from NCA&T State University. She completed her Master’s of Science in Nursing from UNC- Greensboro with a concentration in Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Patricia has a certification from the American Nurse Credentialing Center. She is a proud member of Sigma Theta Tau.
She is committed to providing comprehensive medical care to the geriatric population through the management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Patricia’s goal is to provide quality care and for my patients to have the quality of life as they travel through the spectrum of life.
Jennifer Hagan, AGPCNP
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Jennifer is an Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She graduated from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2016 and from South University in 2018 with a Master of Science in Nursing. Jennifer began her career in nursing in 2013 as a floor nurse with experience in cardiac, step-down, and intensive care units. She now works as a nurse practitioner in long-term care, since beginning her nurse practitioner career.
Jennifer grew up in Asheboro, North Carolina. She has always loved working with the geriatric population and enjoys a career that allows her to do just that. She currently cares for patients at skilled nursing facilities, as well as assisted living facilities providing a wide range of health care needs, from health maintenance, chronic care management, acute care management, and end of life care.
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Riley Eudy, NP
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Riley is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Southeastern Community College in 2009. She then went on to complete her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at East Carolina University in 2012, and most recently received her Master of Science Degree in Nursing at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022. The majority of her 14 years in nursing have been in cardiovascular and intensive care specialties. She believes in providing holistic, patient-centered care by using evidence-based practice as a guide to promote health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Riley is passionate about geriatric medicine as she feels that this population offers a unique opportunity to build meaningful bonds. She believes in empowering each patient by involving them in their own plan of care to help them identify and achieve their healthcare goals. In her personal time, Riley enjoys fishing, long-distance running, and spending time with her husband and two children at their farm in Peachland, NC.
Dr. Dana E. White, Ed. D, MA, LCAS-A
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Dr. Dana E. White, Ed. D, MA, LCAS-A
Graduate of UNC-Charlotte with a Bachelor of Social Worker and Guilford School of Theology with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Graduate of Guilford School of theology with a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology.
My clients are adults who may be experiencing challenges with addiction as seen through anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, grief, and loss. I am a firm supporter of active listening being an antidote to the impersonality of our ever-increasingly hectic lives. My counseling style is a collaboration of strength-based approaches coupled with allowing people to recognize and then utilize their inner wisdom and resources. I believe that every person has a story, and I am fascinated to hear of their journey through challenges, interests, struggles, and achievements. I am interested in helping people alter their past patterns that may not have been productive and grow toward success. I specialize in the treatment of substance abuse disorders. I welcome your call so that we may begin the emotional healing process.
Specialties
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Issues
- Alcohol use
- Substance Abuse
- Anxiety
- Chronic relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based
- Psychodynamic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Faith-Based Counseling
Specialties
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Issues
- Alcohol use
- Substance Abuse
- Anxiety
- Chronic relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based
- Psychodynamic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Faith-Based Counseling
April Bland, MSN/Ed, APRN, FNP-C
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April received her BS/BSN in nursing and Psychology from Bowie State University. She then went on to receive her post-master’s certificate from Purdue Global University and has been a Nurse Practitioner for nearly 2 years. April is a Maryland native (DMV) but Charlotte, NC has been home since 2017. She has been a nurse for 8 years specializing in women’s and children care (L&D, High-Risk ICU/OB, Postpartum, and Antenatal). April continued to develop her knowledge as a professional with years of work with the frail elderly population and adults in acute care (hospital) settings from cardiac observation, general medical/surgical, and oncology. She is a mom to a 12-year-old, 7th grader and two fur pups (Teany and Coco). She is the baby of three sisters. April loves traveling and enjoying time with family and friends.
April has always had a passion to care for people of all ages. She chose geriatric care because it provides her the comfort of knowing she is caring for those vulnerable and in need of truly passionate care. They have lived their lives and now is time for them to rest and be taken well care of. She thoroughly enjoys spending time getting to know her patients individually and building the unique bond to be able to provide the best care.
Valerie Scheid, AGNP-C
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Valerie is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career in 2000, after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UNC-Chapel Hill. She worked as a nurse for over 19 years in a variety of settings before deciding to go back to pursue her nurse practitioner degree. She completed the AGNP program and received her Master of Nursing in Adult Gerontology Primary Care from Maryville University in 2021. Although she may be newer in her role as an NP, Valerie comes with over 23 years of varied nursing experience in many specialties including the operating room, maternity services, school health, case management, and primary care. Her desire to go back to school and pursue an advanced practice degree stemmed from her passion for helping people and wanting to do more. As a nurse practitioner, Valerie strives to build relationships with her patients, work in partnership with them, and provide them with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to set and achieve personal health goals. She admits the most rewarding part of her job is seeing her patients improve their overall health and reach their set health goals.
Valerie is married with two young adult children. For her, family is everything. When not working, she enjoys weekend get-togethers and quality time with her family and friends. Another one of her favorite things to do is travel with her family…whether it’s a local weekend glamping trip in the camper or an extended trip abroad. One day she is hoping to say she has been to all 50 states and several countries.
Andrea Croom, MSN, AGNP-C
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Andrea Croom, MSN, AGNP-C
Andrea is a board-certified Adult/Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
After a decade of working as a nurse, primarily in critical care settings, she chose to pursue a career as a Nurse Practitioner. Andrea prides herself in delivering personalized, holistic care to each patient. Andrea believes that the best way to provide high-quality patient care is to acknowledge each patient’s individuality and meet them at the point of their need. Care should be patient-focused with the patient at the center of decision-making. Health, wellness, and illness should be viewed through the lens of the patient as a whole. Patient care should be holistic and compassionate with an emphasis on educating the patient while building a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and best evidenced-based practice. Andrea enjoys all aspects of family medicine but she has a special love for geriatric patients. NC Elder Care is lucky to have Andrea returning to provide care for its residents.