Physicians and Staff

Conover Family Practice

	Name:	David Coffey III, MD
	Medical School:	East Carolina University School of Medicine
	Residency:	Spartanburg Hospital
	Dr. Coffey is Board Certified in Family Medicine and his medical interests include Sports Medicine and Pediatrics. He spends his free time hunting, exercising, and playing basketball.

	Name:	William E. Long, MD
	Medical School:	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
	Residency:	Moses H. Cone Health System
	Dr. Long is a native of Newton. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has a special interest in osteoporosis. Dr. Long also speaks medical Spanish. His hobbies include backpacking, hiking, music, college sports, and bridge.

	Name:	Douglas W. Michael, MD
	Medical School:	Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
	Residency:	Moses H. Cone Health System
	Dr. Michael is Board Certified in Family Medicine and his medical interests include preventative medicine, pediatrics, and diabetes. He also speaks medical Spanish. First and foremost, Dr. Michael loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys music and gardening.

	Name:	Kevin P. Mikus, MD
	Medical School:	Wayne State University School of Medicine
	Residency:	University of North Carolina
	Dr. Mikus is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has interests in disease prevention, wellness, and problem solving. Dr. Mikus spends his free time hiking, sailing, exercising, and traveling.

	Name:	Brian S. Vierling, MD
	Medical School:	Saint Louis University School of Medicine
	Residency:	Wake Forest University Health Services
	Dr. Vierling is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and his interests include preventative healthcare and sports medicine. Dr. Vierling also speaks Medical Spanish. Dr. Vierling enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include playing and watching sports.

	Name:	Alicia B. Sigmon, PA-C
	Medical School:	Wake Forest University / Baptist Medical Center
	Alicia is a native of Taylorsville North Carolina and attended Lenoir Rhyne for her undergraduate program. She is certified by the National Commission of PA's (NCCPA) and her medical interests include pediatrics and women's health. Alicia enjoys spending her free time shopping, watching NFL football, and spending time with her husband and children.

Springs Road Family Practice

	Name:	John Steven Corder, MD
	Medical School:	West Virginia University School of Medicine
	Residency:	Akron City Hospital
	Dr. Corder is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a special interest in Pediatrics. Dr. Corder personal interests include forestry and bridge.

	Name:	J. Doug Nelson, MD
	Medical School:	Louisiana State University School of Medicine at Schreveport
	Residency:	Mt. Carmel Hospital (Columbus, Ohio)
	Dr. Nelson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and his interests include diabetes and colposcopy. Dr. Nelson spends his free time jogging, camping, and scuba diving, snow skiing and paint balling.

	Name:	Linda Markley, FNP-C
	Medical School:	West Virginia University School of Nursing
	Residency:	Roane General Hospital (Spencer, West Virginia)
	Linda Markley is certified by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Her interests include women's health and family medicine..

Medical Arts Clinic

	Name:	Michael P. Burton, MD
	Medical School:	The Medical College of Virginia
	Residency:	Madigan Army Medical Center
	Dr. Burton is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and his interest is in Family Practice Medicine.

	Name:	Carlos A. de la Garza, MD
	Medical School:	University of Colorado School of Medicine
	Residency:	US Air Force Hospital (Abilene, TX)
	Dr. de la Garza is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He also speaks Spanish.

	Name:	Robert F. Glenn, MD
	Medical School:	Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
	Residency:	John Peter Smith Hospital
	Dr. Glenn is Board Certified Family Medicine.

	Name:	Baxter C. Leonard, MD
	Medical School:	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
	Residency:	Duke University Medical Center
	Dr. Leonard is a native North Carolinian. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

	Name:	Robert B. Nieland, MD
	Medical School:	University of Iowa College of Medicine
	Residency:	University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
	Dr. Nieland is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

	Name:	Scott D. Polster, MD
	Medical School:	University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
	Residency:	Geisinger Medical Center
	Dr. Polster is Board Certified Family Medicine and his interests include obesity, wellness, preventative care, and disease management. Dr. Polster spends his free time watching movies, traveling, and Cub Scouting.

Granite Falls Primary Care Physicians

	Name:	Sanford Guttler, MD
	Medical School:	Temple University School of Medicine
	Residency:	Saginaw Cooperative Hospital System
	Dr. Guttler is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He also speaks Spanish

	Name:	Kirsten S. Kerr, MD
	Medical School:	University of Arkansas College of Medicine
	Residency:	Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
	Dr. Kerr is Board Certified Family Medicine and her interests include sclerotherapy and women's issues.

Administration
	Name:	Anne C. Hill, FACMPE
	Medical School:	BS in Industrial Relations � University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MBA � Wake Forest University � Babcock Graduate School of Management

	Ms. Hill is Board Certified in Medical Group Management and a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives