About
Dedicated to helping our patients with the very best health care.
At Carolina HealthChoice we love what we do for our patients! We have a compassionate team with a straight forward vision of helping patients with their medical needs in order to improve the quality of life. To do this we provide services that assist our practitioners in looking at the body system as a whole in order to increase the patient's all around health and wellness.
We are so very proud of the accomplished, caring team we have built. Our team members bring with them vast knowledge and a desire to build a personal connection with each of our patients while building mutual trust. Our goal is to provide you with compassionate and excellent patient care.
Meet Our Staff
Dr. Lorone Washington
Dr. Washington serves as the Medical Director of Carolina HealthChoice in Columbia and Greenville. He received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and has been practicing for 15 years. While his specialty is Emergency Medicine, Dr. Washington has vast knowledge in not only pain management, but also in opioid risk management.
Beth Rouse, APRN, FNP-BC, Clinical Director
Beth Rouse is the Clinical Director of Carolina HealthChoice. She spent seven years as a Registered Nurse before pursuing her Nurse Practitioner's license in 2011. Her medical experience includes physical medicine, geriatric internal medicine, pediatrics, dialysis and nerve pain. She worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner with The Minute Clinic providing acute care services and various physical examinations. She has been well trained in all aspects of patient support including assessments, counseling, and administration of treatment procedures.
Cathy Bradberry, Operations Support Manager, Referral Coordinator
Cathy Bradberry serves as our Operations Support Manager and Referral Coordinator. She comes to us with over eleven years of patient care experience in a hospital setting, and three years of medical management experience. She received her bachelor's degree in Business Management from Southern Wesleyan University. Her outstanding ability to efficiently multi-task with a smile on her face makes Cathy stand out to everyone. Her caring manner is noticed by not only the Carolina HealthChoice staff, but also its patients.
Alicia Brown, Insurance Specialist
Alicia Brown serves as the Insurance Specialist for Carolina HealthChoice. Her experience includes medical billing and coding, as well as knowledge of required healthcare protocols. She is extremely helpful, organized, and is a team player. Always willing to lend a helping hand, her kindness and professionalism make her stand out.
Irmo
Beth Rouse, APRN, FNP-BC, Clinical Director
Beth Rouse is the Clinical Director of Carolina HealthChoice. She spent seven years as a Registered Nurse before pursuing her Nurse Practitioner's license in 2011. Her medical experience includes physical medicine, geriatric internal medicine, pediatrics, dialysis and nerve pain. She worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner with The Minute Clinic providing acute care services and various physical examinations. She has been well trained in all aspects of patient support including assessments, counseling, and administration of treatment procedures.
Ashaunti Sarvis, Front Office Coordinator
Ashaunti Sarvis serves as the Front Office Coordinator in our Irmo/Columbia office. She comes to us with experience in phlebotomy and Home Health. She is compassionate, organized, and is always willing to help in any way she can. Her kind nature and willingness to help both patients and staff make her an important team member.
Bansi Patel, Medical Assistant
Bansi Patel serves as the Medical Assistant in our Irmo office. She is knowledgeable in medical terminology, pharmaceuticals, and HIPAA. Her bright smile, helpful disposition, and organized manner make her a great asset to the Carolina HealthChoice team.
Northeast Columbia
Jennifer Paglia, ACNP-C
Jennifer Paglia is a Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner whose medical experience includes the intensive care unit, cardiology, internal medicine as well as time spent as a research assistant. She is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her professional, compassionate demeanor make her a valuable member of our team.
Christine Norris, Front Office Coordinator
Christine Norris serves as the Front Office Coordinator in our Northeast office. She received her Medical Assisting certificate from Remington College. She comes to us with experience in medical terminology, scheduling, venipuncture and phlebotomy, and HIPAA. She is compassionate, organized, and is always willing to help in any way she can. Her kind nature and willingness to help both patients and staff make her an important team member.
Greenville
Karen Picone, APRN, FNP-BC
Karen Picone is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to obtaining her Master’s Degree in Nursing, she spent over twenty years as a Registered Nurse. Her experience encompasses home healthcare, family practice, surgical, hospice and emergency medicine. She is a member of the Upstate Nurse Practitioner’s Association, the America Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Her experience working with a wide variety of acute and chronic care patients has led to her dedication to enhancing her patient’s quality of life and wellness. Her patient care, kind demeanor, and leadership experience make her a valued part of our team.
Kenadee Markham, Front Office Coordinator
Kenadee Markham serves as the Front Office Coordinator in our Greenville office. Her solid customer services skills give her the ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in any situation. Her friendly, helpful demeanor make her an important part of our patient care team!
Elizabeth Teslo, Medical Assistant
Liz Teslo serves as the Medical Assistant in our Greenville office. She comes to us with over fifteen years of medical assistant experience. She is extremely organized, efficient, and is always willing to help in any way she can. She is a welcomed addition to our Greenville team!
Sumter
Latroy Dingle, APRN, FNP-BC
Latroy Dingle is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to completing his Master's Degree in Nursing, he spent ten years as a Registered Nurse where he gained experience in the ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and the Emergency Room. He also cared for patients at the VA Medical Center in Columbia for five years. He was in the United States Army National Guard for nine years prior to beginning his nursing career. His passion is in providing safe, effective, compassionate care to a diverse patient population through the use of the latest evidence based practices available. His knowledge, kind demeanor, and exceptional patient care make him an important part of our team.
Shakevia Washington, Front Office Coordinator
Shakevia Washington serves as the Front Office Coordinator in our Sumter office. She graduated in 2019 from Ultimate Medical Academy with an Associate of Science in Health Sciences Medical Administrative Assistant. Her medical and customer service skills come from working at Prisma Health Tuomey as a patient transporter and telecommunications operator. She is dedicated and is always willing to go above and beyond in helping both patients and co-workers.
Heather Rucker, Medical Assistant
Heather Rucker serves as the Medical Assistant in our Sumter office. Her medical and customer service skills come from her experience working in a clinical setting while helping patients and assisting providers. She is skilled in optimizing the clinic workflow, while providing each patient with individualized attention. She is dedicated to producing positive patient outcomes and delivering exceptional customer service. We are happy to have her on our team.
Northeast Columbia
425 Summit Terrace Court, Columbia, SC 29229
Office: (803) 939-6141 / Toll Free: (844) 484-4108
Fax: (803) 851-0550
Irmo/Columbia
1494 Lake Murray Blvd., Columbia, SC 29212
Office: (803) 764-0464 / Toll Free: (844) 484-4107
Fax: (803) 764-3126
Greenville
274B Commonwealth Drive, Greenville, SC 29615
Office: (864) 478-8580 / Toll Free: (833) 274-7575
Fax: (864) 478-8520
Sumter
100 W. Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Office: (803) 939-6143 / Toll Free: (844) 494-1954
Fax: (803) 938-5338