Our Providers
Medical

Jonathan Butler, MD
Cheif Medical Officer
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Locations: University
Languages: English
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Dr. Jonathan Butler is the Chief Medical Officer at CCHC. He earned his bachelor’s degree in inorganic chemistry from David Lipscomb University and his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis and also holds a master’s degree in education from Peabody College. He is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Israel M. Mendez, MS, PA-C
Medical Director
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Education: East Carolina University
Associations: American Academy of Physician Associates, North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
Locations: University
Languages: English, Spanish
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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.

Sveta Mohanan , MD
Physician
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Locations: West
Languages: Native English, medical Spanish, Hindi native speaker, Malayalam Native speaker, Medical Konkani
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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.

Amy Spencer, DNP, ANP-C
Nurse practitioner
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Education: Purdue University, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University
Locations: University and West
Languages: English, Spanish
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Amy Spencer 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.

Tiffany Gail Byerly, MD
Pediatrician
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Education: High Point University, The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Training: East Carolina University Pediatric Residency
Locations: University and Dave Cathcart clinics
Languages: English, Spanish
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Dr. Byerly is a board-certified pediatrician who grew up in central NC. She completed her medical degree at East Carolina University. She has worked at various federally qualified health centers in North Carolina and Kentucky and also works as a pediatric hospitalist here in Charlotte. She has a passion for immigrant and global health and helps lead medical teams in Mozambique and Zambia annually. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, learning new languages, going to concerts, exploring new coffee shops, and working out

Rosa Medina, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Nurse practitioner
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Education: ECPI University
Locations: University and West
Languages: English, Spanish
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Rosa Medina is a compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in healthcare. She brings experience from both acute care nursing and over a decade as a medical assistant. Rosa cares for patients of all ages. Her journey with CCHC began as a volunteer and NP student, demonstrating her deep commitment to our mission and community.

Lashandra Dunca DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Nurse practitioner
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Locations: University
Languages: English
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Lashandra Duncan is a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in both psychiatry and family medicine. She is a dedicated advocate for her patients and brings a thoughtful, integrative approach to care. We are proud to have her on our team.

Brandy Sampson, FNP
Family Nurse practitioner
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Locations: University
Languages: English,
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Brandy Sampson is a Family Nurse Practitioner who provides care to both children and adults at our University location. She is especially passionate about addressing the social determinants of health and serves as CCHC’s provider champion for care management.

Lubabatu Maimai, NP
Nurse practitioner
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Locations: Express Care
Languages: English
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Lubabatu Maimai is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner who sees patients at our Express Care clinic on Saturdays. She brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and is a valued member of the CCHC team.

Andrea Rice, MD
Pediatrician
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Education: University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina
Associations: American Academy of Pediatrics
Locations: West
Languages: English
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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.

Nga Tran, MD
Pediatrician
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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
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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.

Ronnie Shore, PA-C, MMSc
Physician Assistant
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Sarah Blake, PA-C
Physician Assistant
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Locations: Express care
Languages: English
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Sarah Blake is a Physician Assistant with specialized training in surgery, palliative care, and hospice medicine. She also has experience in hematology and oncology. In addition to her clinical work at Express Care, Sarah is a passionate educator and teaches future PA students.
Dental

Neo Ehiwe, DDS, MS
Staff Dentist
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Behavioral Health

Rachael Pennell, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Behavioral health consultant
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Education: UNC Chapel Hill, University of Michigan
Associations: Association of Social Work Boards
Locations: University, West
Languages: English
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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!

Heather Bartlett, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Behavioral health consultant
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Education: Gardner-Webb University, UNC Charlotte
Associations: NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
Locations: University, West
Languages: English
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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.