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Independent Physicians of the Carolinas

Independent Physicians of the Carolinas is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) person and virtual visits,
membership organization whose mission is to create public awareness infusion, diagnostic,
of medical doctors not employed by a network or hospital system and to ultrasound and lab
provide educational programs and resources to physician members and services. All major
their administration. Visit us at ipcarolina.org. insurance plans are
accepted. Referrals can be faxed to 866-469-2745, or call
CornerStone Ear, Nose & Throat has added two new physicians 704-672-0449. Visit at southcharlotterheumatology.com.

to its practice. Otolaryngologists Jeffrey Brink, MD, FACS, and Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology is committed to
providing its patients with every resource available, including research
Daniel Gerry, MD, have joined William McClelland, studies, for the treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disease. Along
with the research staff team, directors Sanjib Mohanty, MD, and
MD, FACS, and Karen Greene, PA, in providing Jason Wilson, MD, AGAF, FACG, guide patients with caring and
comprehensive
ENT care in the Charlotte and Monroe locations. support through
the entire study of
Dr. Brink graduated from the University of Florida phase II, III and IV
clinical trials. Visit
College of Medicine and completed his otolaryngology charlottegastro.com/
research to learn more about the research division and the studies in
residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine. which the practice is currently enrolling patients.

JeffreyBrink,MD,FACS Before joining CornerStone Ear, Nose & Throat, he Aamer Qureshi, MD, with Mecklenburg Heart Specialists
and Vascular Institute, performed the first Implantable Loop
cared for patients in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., for 23 Recorder (ILR) implant in a physician’s office in the greater
Charlotte area. Traditionally,
years. Brink has a special interest in the medical and these procedures are
performed in the hospital;
surgical treatment of nasal, sinus and allergy problems; now patients do not have
to go to a hospital. The
he enjoys helping children suffering from ENT ILR implant is indicated
for patients with recurrent
problems, including chronic ear infections, tonsillitis, palpitations and syncope of unknown etiology, as well as in
identifying asymptomatic occult episodes of atrial fibrillation
obstructive sleep apnea and hearing problems. following a stroke when other ambulatory monitoring devices of
shorter duration are unrevealing. Call 704-334-0600 to schedule
Daniel Gerry, MD Dr. Gerry is fellowship-trained in facial plastic patients for in-office ILR implant.

and reconstructive surgery with extensive experience in facial Congratulations
to Ballantyne Sleep
reconstruction following Mohs surgery. He completed his Center and Kenneth
Ashkin, MD, Dino
residency in Kanelos, MD, and
Charlotte Ramirez, RPSGT/Lab Manager, on successfully titrating
otolaryngology the first Charlotte-treated Inspire patient. The patient tried CPAP
and couldn’t tolerate it with an AHI of 57 and a nadir of 77. The final
at the Medical
AHI in the PSG was 5.7 and nadir was 85.
College of Also of note, the patient was highly
compliant and only had
Georgia in three apneas all night.
Great job, Ballantyne
Augusta and Sleep Center, on your
first Inspire patient and
graduated at the
the first patient in Charlotte. No mask, no hose — just sleep.
top of his class from the Mercer University School of Medicine in

Savannah. In addition to general ENT care for adults and children,

Gerry’s special interests include thyroid/parathyroid surgery,

rhinology/sinus surgery, and voice and swallowing disorders.

Prior to medical school, he served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight

medic, after enlisting following the events of 9/11.

Firas Kassab, MD, board-certified rheumatologist, is pleased to
announce the opening of his new solo independent practice, South
Charlotte Rheumatology, in the Blakeney/Ballantyne area of South

Charlotte, in collaboration with Articularis Healthcare
Group, a physician-owned and led group based in South
Carolina with member practices across South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida and now North Carolina.

The practice is accepting new patients’ referrals,
as well as previously established/transferring patients
FirasKassab,MD from Dr. Kassab’s past practices, and is offering in-

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