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Independent Physicians of the Carolinas

Independent Physicians of the Carolinas is a nonprofit 501(c)(6)
membership organization whose mission is to create public awareness
of medical doctors not employed by a network or hospital system and
to provide educational programs and resources to physician members
and their administration. Visit us at IndependentPhysicians.org.

Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology welcomes The Alzheimer’s Memory Center team was honored to be a sponsor
Monica Manzi, PA-C. Manzi, a certified physician assistant, for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 13. They had a table
with information about their services and research trial opportunities,
works at the Charlotte Gastroenterology & along with goodies and giveaways. Their Walk Team also participated
Hepatology Matthews office. She brings extensive in fundraising activities to contribute to this important cause. The team
gastroenterology and hepatology experience in thanks everyone for their generous donations.
both inpatient and outpatient settings.
M. Reza Bolouri, MD, was a guest speaker for the Alzheimer’s
Prior to physician assistant school, she worked support group at Carillon of Mint Hill on September 6, where he
in multiple health specialties, including being a lab presented the topic, “Managing Behaviors in Alzheimer’s Disease.”
MonicaManzi,PA-C technologist, emergency medical technician and nurse
assistant. It was her heart for helping people and love of science that In addition, the team from Alzheimer’s Memory Center attended
ultimately paved the way to becoming a physician assistant. the September is For Seniors Expo on September 28. They had a table
Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, Manzi lives in with information about their resources and fall-themed giveaways at
Matthews with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she the community event.
enjoys cooking, hiking,
traveling, Bible study, Advertising Acknowledgements
attending local music
venues/festivals and The following patrons made Mecklenburg Medicine possible.
spending time with Atrium Health.........................................................................................15
family. She enjoys ACC basketball as a UNC Tar Heels fan and
pulls for the New England Patriots in football. Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates.....................................14

Have pain? Do you want to get better faster? Carmel Foot Charlotte Radiology...............................................................................14
Specialists is offering MLS Laser Therapy, in which concentrated
DJL Clinical Research ......................................................................14
light energy is used to stimulate the
body’s own healing process to minimize pain, Gill Orthopaedics of the Carolinas.........................................................5

inflammation and arthritis, and to reduce Flagship Healthcare Properties........................................................ 9, 13
recovery time so patients can
return to a pain- free LabCorp..................................................................................Back Cover
lifestyle. MLS Laser
therapy treats pain and Monarch...................................................................................................13
inflammation associated
Novant Health...........................................................................................2
with achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, nephropathy, neuroma,
arthritis and bursitis, wound healing, work/sports injury, post- Southeast Pain & Spine Care..................................................................3
surgical recovery and much more.
Southeast Radiation Oncology Group...................................................3
For more information about MLS or other foot conditions, visit
www.carmelfoot.com or call 704-542-8253 option 1 for an appointment.

Charlotte Ophthalmology is pleased to announce the
addition of a new ophthalmologist, Daniela Whiteside, MD,
to its Huntersville location. She began September 1 and is
doing comprehensive ophthalmology and medical retina.

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