Our Providers

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Sveta Mohanan, MD

Interim Cheif Medical Officer

Education:  Kasturba Medical College,  Duke University Medical Center

Locations:  West 

Languages: Native English, medical Spanish, Hindi native speaker, Malayalam Native speaker, Medical Konkani

Dr Sveta Mohanan is a Board-Certified Family Physician, practicing full spectrum Primary Care in the Charlotte area since 2003.  She has focused her career on underserved populations, with particular interest in HIV, PrEP, Hep C and Women’s Health.  She went to medical school at Kasturba Medical College in India and completed her residency at Duke University Medical Center.  She has held academic appointments at UNC Chapel Hill and Wake Forest Atrium as Associate Professor.  She has taught resident doctors for over 20 years, focusing on Inpatient care, HIV care, IUD and Nexplanon insertion.  Her areas of expertise include HIV care, including ARV treatment with injectables, PrEP and cure of Hepatitis C. Dr Mohanan is a well-known regional speaker, most recently with Atrium Health and CCHC  She accepts all insurance sources, including uninsured patients and is located at the Wilkinson Boulevard location.  She works closely with the team at CCHC, including Dental, Behavioral Health and Integrated Social Work.  She is accepting new patients.     

 

She enjoys traveling with her husband, cooking and has a lifelong connection to the CCHC purpose of providing care for all.  She is happy to be part of the CCHC family and especially happy to partner with the Robin to her Batman, DeeDee Richardson.

 
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Israel M. Mendez, MS, PA-C

Medical Director

Education: East Carolina University

Associations:  American Academy of Physician Associates, North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

Locations: University

Languages: English, Spanish

Mendez is a graduate of East Carolina University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health. He was the distinguished graduate of the year and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He returned to East Carolina University to earn his Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies where he served as class president, taught medical Spanish, and volunteered at free clinics. Mendez then completed the Healthcare Management Certificate program from Vanderbilt University.

 

Prior to his PA studies, Israel accumulated valuable experience as a research assistant, certified nursing assistant, and clinic director for a non-profit. His research has been published in the Journal of the Medical Library Association and the Journal of Health Promotion Practice.

Before joining CCHC, Israel provided comprehensive prenatal, adult, and pediatric care at another FQHC, where he developed a deep understanding of the commitment required to care for patients and gained a profound appreciation for the unique needs of diverse communities. He looks forward to collaborating with the CCHC team to deliver high-quality care and support the growth and development of the organization. 
In his free time, he enjoys exercising, traveling with his wife, and engaging with his local church. 
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Hilary Canipe, MD

Family Medicine PHysician

Education: Wake Forest University, Wake Forest School of Medicine

Training: Family Medicine Residency at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, GA

Associations: American Academy of Family Physicians

Locations: University

Languages: English

Dr. Canipe has served with Charlotte Community Health Clinic since 2017. Before coming to Charlotte, she worked for 3 years in Waco, TX in private practice, then for over a decade with Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center in Murfreesboro, NC. She enjoys improving health literacy, managing chronic disease in collaboration with patients, and encouraging preventative care.

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Ronnie Shore, PA-C, MMSc

Physician Assistant

Education: Davidson College, Emory University

Locations: West, Ophelia Garmon-Brown , Express 

Languages: English, Spanish

Ronnie completed his undergraduate studies at nearby Davidson College and his medical training at Emory University in Atlanta. He has worked at various Federally Qualified Health Centers in Chicago and San Diego and helped establish the telehealth department at one of these organizations. Ronnie has served as a clinical preceptor for Rush, Midwestern and Rosalind Franklin Universities.

Prior to medicine, he played professional baseball internationally in Australia and Germany. Originally from the Charlotte area with a passion for providing care to underserved populations, Ronnie returns home to join CCHC in helping carry out this mission. Outside of work, he enjoys international travel, exercise, live music, good food and tasty coffee

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Nga Tran, MD

Education:  UNC-Chapel Hill; East Carolina University – Brody School of Medicine

Training: East Carolina University Pediatric Residency

Locations:  University and Dave Cathcart clinic

Languages: English, Vietnamese

Dr. Tran is a Board-Certified Pediatrician who grew up in Charlotte and has moved back home to practice medicine. She has a passion for community/immigrant health and enjoys seeing kids of all ages. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dog. She likes to travel and try out new restaurants with her husband.

Andrea Rice, MD

Pediatrician

Education: University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina

Associations: American Academy of Pediatrics

Locations: West

Languages: English

Dr. Andrea S. Rice is proud to join the CCHC team as a pediatrician. She was born and raised in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and has lived in the Charlotte, NC area since 1999. She obtained her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, completed her internship at the Medical College of Virginia and her residency at East Carolina University School of Medicine. Dr. Rice is board certified, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and has been caring for patients for over 20 years. Prior to CCHC, while in Charlotte, she has had over 10 years of experience with community health at C.W. Williams Community Health Center and over 7 years of experience with rural health in private practice at Boiling Springs Pediatrics and Family Medicine. Her interests include preventative care and nutrition. She is excited to be a part of CCHC where she will strive to be her patient’s advocate. 

Amy Spencer, DNP, ANP-C

Nurse practitioner

Education: Purdue University, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University

Locations: University and West

Languages: English, Spanish

Amy Evans is originally from Chicago, IL. Before joining CCHC, she worked at a Federally-Qualified Health Center in Chicago for five years. Upon moving to Charlotte in 2019, she worked at the Mecklenburg County Health Department in the STI, Family Planning, and TB Clinics. Amy has a passion for community health and serving vulnerably populations, so she is excited to return to a primary care setting. Her interests include reproductive justice, social determinants of health, and health equity – that quality health care should be a right, not just a privilege.  

Dental

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Neo Ehiwe, DDS, MS

Staff Dentist

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Behavioral Health

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Rachael Pennell, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Behavioral health consultant

Education: UNC Chapel Hill, University of Michigan

Associations: Association of Social Work Boards

Locations: University, West

Languages: English

Rachael grew up in Charlotte and recently moved back after spending a few years in Boston, MA, where she worked at another FQHC. She is inspired by the belief that healthcare is a right and not a privilege. She is also passionate about removing barriers to great care, and she hopes to add to the welcoming environment already established here at CCHC. She is particularly interested in destigmatizing mental health. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities and art projects! 

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Heather Bartlett, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Behavioral health consultant

Education: Gardner-Webb University, UNC Charlotte

Associations: NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

Locations: University, West

Languages: English

Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience. Before joining CCHC, Heather worked at Roof Above – previously Urban Ministries – as a Social Worker, Therapeutic Art Coordinator, and Therapeutic Housing Navigator. In this role, she primarily worked with with individuals experiencing homelessness. She specializes in an understanding of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, passionate about walking with clients on their personal path toward wellness, advocating for those who cannot access the care they need, and honoring the dignity of every person’s story.