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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.

Christine Norris, Front Office Coordinator

Christine Norris serves as the Front Office Coordinator in our Irmo/Columbia 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.

Ashaunti Sarvis, Front Office Coordinator

Ashaunti Sarvis serves as the Medical Assistant 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.

Greenville

Evans Nestertsov, APRN, FNP-C

Evans Nestertsov is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to obtaining her Master’s Degree in Nursing, she spent over five years as a Registered Nurse. Her experience encompasses vascular surgery, pediatrics, family medicine, and med-surg. She is passionate about patient care which shows in her dedication to enhancing each patient’s quality of life and wellness. Her compassion, 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

Jon Peters, APRN, FNP-C

Jon Peters is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to completing his Master's Degree in Nursing, he spent fourteen years as a Registered Nurse where he gained experience Emergency Room. 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.

Alicia Brown, Front Office Coordinator

Alicia Brown serves as the Front Office Coordinator in our Sumter office. 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 with both patients and co-workers.

Isadora Robles, Medical Assistant

Isadora Robles 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.