Primary Care Providers
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Thevy S. Chai, MD
She / her / hers
Clinical and Administrative Lead Physician
- Professional/Educational Background: Bachelors and Medical Degree, UNC Chapel Hill
- Originally from/hometown: Born in Luang Prabang, Laos and raised in Raleigh, NC
- Joined Campus Health: January 2007
- Special Professional Interests: Student health, infection control, occupational health, service, and quality improvement
- Professional and Educational Background: Nurse.
- Originally from: Pennsylvania.
- Family: Mom, dad, brother, and sister.
- Hobbies/Sports: Soccer.
- Pets: Cat.
- What's one thing most people don't know about you? Bilingual.
- Professional/Educational Background: Undergraduate , B.A. in Biology, Virginia Military Institute, 1989. Graduate School, M.S. in Physiology, N.C. State University, 1997. Medical School, M.D., Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, 2001. Residency, Dept of Pathology, intern year, Duke University Medical Center, 2002. Residency, Dept of Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, 2003-2005.
- Joined Campus Health in September, 2022
Jessica Cody, MD
She/her/hers
- Professional and Educational Background: UNC for undergraduate & med school. Residency in Portland, Oregon.
- Originally from: Burlington, NC.
- Family: Husband - Aaron, Son - Leland (3), and Daughter – Margaret (11 months).
- Hobbies/Sports: Hiking, baking, and singing.
- What's one thing most people don't know about you? I have 5 siblings.
- Professional/Educational Background: B.S.N., UNC; Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, UNC
- Originally from/hometown: Robersonville, NC
- Joined Campus Health: 1974 as a staff nurse, returned to school, then joined as a Family Nurse Practitioner since September 1979.
- Professional/Educational Background: Primary care, urgent care and occupational health
- Originally from/hometown: Smithfield, NC
- Family: "My husband, who also went to UNC for undergrad. We live in Raleigh"
- Hobbies/Sports: Cycling, running, traveling, cooking
- Joined Campus Health: January 2023
Shanti Priya Eranti, MD
She/her/hers
- Professional and Educational Background: MBBS in Siddhartha Medical College Vijayawada, Residency in Wyoming Valley Healthcare System.
- Originally from: India, Hyderabad
- Family: Husband, one daughter and one son.
- Hobbies/Sports: Gardening, music, and travel with family.
- Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? My father has been my support and inspiration to pursue my passion, and my husband, who supported all my journey in the USA.
- What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of? Making a difference in my patients’ life, being their healthcare advocate gives me pride in my profession.
- What's one thing most people don't know about you? Learning or doing something new on a daily basis keeps me excited.
- Professional/Educational Background: Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Gardner-Webb University in 2016.
- Originally from/hometown: Wilmington, NC
- Family: Caitlin has a husband and two sons.
- Hobbies/Sports: Reading, playing volleyball, browsing farmer’s markets, and flower arranging.
- Mission in patient care: "I strive to implement evidence-based care while helping patients feel safe and heard. I believe people should play an active role in their health and in any decisions that are made about the next steps in their care."
- Joined Campus Health: April 2021
Sonia Hussain, PA
She/her/hers
- Professional/Educational Background: B.A. in Pre-Medicine Studies, Hunter College; B.S. in Medicine as a Certified Physician Associate/Advance Practice Provider, Touro College of Health Sciences in NY. Sonia’s been a Primary Care Provider since 2001.
- Originally from/hometown: Queens, NY
- Hobbies/Sports: "Spending time with family, cooking with my husband, and reviving the playful child in me who once got lost, in the midst of adult responsibilities."
- Joined Campus Health: 2009
- Preferred Name: Didi
- Professional and Educational Background: Graduated from ECU in 2011 and graduated from Duke University in 2014. The majority of my career has been in Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care.
- Family: My family is originally from Nigeria, West Africa. I’m first generation American.
- Hobbies/Sports: Reading, Traveling and Crime TV.
- What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? My full name is Odinaka Chukwu Gabriella Imuntiya Dumebi Idada
Taylor Medeiros, PA
She/her/hers
- Professional and Educational Background: I attended Lincoln Memorial University for PA School in Harrogate, TN. I obtained my B.S.in Biology from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA.
- Originally from: Pittsburgh, PA.
- Hobbies/Sports: Skiing, yoga, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends.
- Pets: I live in Durham with my cat Noche.
- What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of? I worked in obstetrics clinical research at Magee-Women’s Research Institute before attending PA School.
- Email: [email protected]
Donna Nowicki
She/Her/Hers
- Professional and Educational Background: I completed my training at Wake Forest University. I have a special interest in sexual and reproductive health, women's health and gender-affirming care.
- Family: I am married with three children.
- Hobbies/Sports: Dancing, reading, hikes, spending time with my family.
- Pets: I have a sweet but hyper Boston Terrier.
- What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I love all things dance!
- Preferred Name: Adam.
- Professional and Educational Background: BSN from East Carolina University. DNP-UNC Greensboro.
- Originally from: Wendell, NC.
- Family: Married to my husband Brad for 9 years.
- Pets: A spoiled rotten yorkie/chihuahua named Gidget
- Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? My dad.
Nicole Spencer
She/her/hers
- Professional and Educational Background: DNP – University of North Carolina Wilmington, MSN – Adult Gerontology Primary Care UNC Chapel Hill, Post Master’s FNP – University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
- Originally from: Wadesboro, NC and live in Hillsborough, NC.
- Hobbies/Sports: Travel, gym, and coach-group fitness class
- Pets: 2 dogs, Daisy & Tino
- Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? I strive to be impactful and make a difference every day.
- What's one thing most people don't know about you? Most people don’t know that I’m a fraternal twin.
Claire Stockhausen
She/her/hers
- Professional and Educational Background: Went to Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI for undergrad and PA School. I’ve worked mostly in oncology subspecialties but was trained in Primary Care.
- Originally from: Wisconsin, recent transplant from Seattle area.
- Family: I enjoy hanging out with my siblings, friends, and pups.
- Pets: Two Chihuahua mixes.
- Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? The Social Workers I’ve had the privilege to collaborate and learn from and my supervising physician with strong work ethic and drive for patient-centered care.
- What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I come from a large family.
Catherine Walsh, MD
She/her/hers
- Professional and Educational Background: Undergrad and graduate school Virginia Tech. Medical school at The University of Kentucky. Internal medicine residency at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
- Originally from: Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Family: Husband and 3 children
- Hobbies/Sports: Cooking, eating, running, reading, traveling, exploring new places, gardening and being outside.
- Pets: 2 cats – We have a dog named Rockette and a cat named McFluffins.
- Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? My parents. They taught me to be patient, persistent and to look for the good in everyone.
- What's one thing most people don't know about you? My husband and I were Peace Corps volunteers in Tanzania, East Africa.
Kathryn Watson
She/her/hers
- Professional and Educational Background: Attended UNC for undergraduate, Nursing and MSN, currently attend UNCW to pursue my Doctor of Nursing Practice. I have worked with UNC Health in the Emergency Department for most of my nursing career and currently work with UNC at the Wake County Health Dept in HIV Primary Care.
- Originally from: Winston-Salem, NC, but have lived most of my life in Chapel Hill.
- Family: My husband, Chad, daughter Tanner, and 2 sons, McCabe, and Wade.
- Hobbies/Sports: Love sports - watching UNC lacrosse & field hockey are favorites as our son plays lacrosse at UNC. I also enjoy gardening, running, and going to the beach.
- Pets: Bear – our 7-year-old black lab.
- Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? I work with an amazing team and have learned from excellent clinicians, who have been incredible mentors.
- What's one thing most people don't know about you? I love hot yoga.
- Professional/Educational Background: Bachelors, NC State University; PA, Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Chelsea worked as an OB-Gyn PA in an outpatient clinic right out of school.
- Originally from/hometown: Erie, PA
- Family: Her parents live in Raleigh and she has a sister in Morrisville.
- Hobbies/Sports: She likes hiking, tennis and running.
- Pets: Chelsea has one dog, Gia, a German shepherd mix.
- Who has influenced you most when it comes to how you approach your work?: Her mom always emphasized having a strong work ethic and being 100% present in all that she does.
- What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of?: Chelsea was a preceptor for George Washington University PA students as a new graduate herself, and helped them build confidence in their women’s health clinical skills.
- Joined Campus Health: October 2020
Rattiya Amy Wongsarnpigoon, ANP-BC
- Professional/Educational Background: B.S.N., UNC; M.S.N.-ANP, UNC. She also worked at the NC State Student Health Center where she was very involved with quality improvement
- Originally from/hometown: High Point, NC
- Hobbies/Sports: Amy enjoys traveling, including international travel. "I consider myself a Foodie and like to travel to eat good food".
- Joined Campus Health: February 2015
- Professional and Educational Background: College – DeSales University, Med School – PCOM, Residency – Wake Forest, Fellowship – UNC
- Originally from: Horsham, PA (outside Philadelphia)
- Family: Wife (Aly), 2 children (Jack and Lily)
- Hobbies/Sports: Family time, exploring Chapel Hill, watching UNC/Philadelphia sports
- Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? Working with the other terrific sports medicine physicians here at UNC as a fellow
Stephanie Hodges
She/Her/Hers
- Professional and Educational Background: Proud UNC grad, ’09! Med school at Brody SOM at East Carolina University, and UVA Family Medicine Residency. Spent 7 years practicing primary care outpatient in Seattle, WA!
- Originally from: Raleigh, NC.
- Family: Husband Jon, and 2 children, Cooper (Daughter) and Olsen (Son).
- Hobbies/Sports: I enjoy baking, reading, taking walks, and traveling.
- Pets: None currently! Would love to find a new family dog to join us soon.
- Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? My family medicine mentors in med school and residency.
- What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re proud of? I enjoyed serving as lead physician at my last clinic.
- What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I took a year of cake decorating classes!
- Professional and Educational Background: BSN and MSN from UNC-Chapel Hill. I’ve worked in 3 other campus health centers and a minute clinic.
- Originally from: North Carolina.
- Family: My partner, Paul.
- Hobbies/Sports: I bicycle and hike, and I’m a member of the Voices Community Chorus here in Chapel Hill.
- Pets: 2 tuxedo cats, Chloe and Sylvie.
- What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I played ultimate frisbee for over 20 years, well into my fifties!
Hillary Tester
She/Her/Hers
- Professional and Educational Background: UNC undergrad, Duke – PA program.
- Originally from: Charlotte, NC.
- Family: Married with three kids.
- Pets: Two dogs, cat and chickens.
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