2009-01584
Inactive
Yes
08/14/2009
03/26/2025
See: Actions-Adverse & Administrative Tab
Licensee Photograph
Active Supervisees
| Name | Type | Status | Approved | Inactive |
| None Reported |
North Carolina Hospital Admitting Privileges
Out of State Active/Inactive Licenses
Out of Country Active/Inactive Licenses
Address
Appalachian Wellness Center PLLC
231 Riverside Dr. #507
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
561-371-2805
www.appwell.net
Information
As a Board-Certified Family Physician I have a strong interest in treating the whole patient to restore health and well-being. My background is quite varied from preventing problems to dealing with emergencies, anti-aging medicine, alternative therapies also have a place in modern medicine; they've been successful for millennia in many cases.
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Medical School
| School | Graduation |
| Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine | 1985 |
Post Graduate Training
"Last Year" does not necessarily mean that the licensee completed his/her training program. (In NC, a physician can be licensed without completing such a program.)
| Institution | Specialty | State, Country | Training Program | Last Year |
| Shands Jacksonville | Family Practice |
FL, US
| Residency | 1989 |
| Humana Hospital S. Broward | Other - Osteopathic Rotating |
FL, US
| Internship | 1986 |
Current Board Certification and Year of Certification/Recertification
Physicians should not list non-ABMS or non-AOA specialty boards unless the board meets the criteria set forth in the NC Medical Board’s Advertising and Publicity Position Statement.
| Primary/Subspecialty | Year |
| Family Practice (and OMT) | 2015 |
Area of Practice
| Area Of Practice | Primary |
| Addiction Medicine | |
| Addictionology or Addiction Medicine | Yes |
| Alcohol and Drug Abuse | |
| Family Medicine | |
| Family Practice | |
| Family Practice (and OMT) | |
| General Practice | |
| Geriatric Medicine | |
| Integrative Medicine | |
| Neuromusculoskeletal Medi | |
| Pain Management | |
Current Membership in Medical Professional Organizations
| Membership |
| American Academy of Family Physicians |
| American Osteopathic Association |
Honors & Awards
| Honor/Award | Given By | Date |
| None Reported |
Public Service
| Name of Clinic | Service Description | Date |
| None Reported |
Current Academic Appointments
| Title | Institution | City, State, Country |
| None Reported |
Publications
Section 1: Adverse Actions
North Carolina Medical Board Public Actions
This section indicates whether the North Carolina Medical Board has taken adverse public action regarding the
licensee. Click on the link or links below to see an electronic copy of public documents associated with the
licensee.
Certain public documents, such as hearing transcripts, are listed but are not posted on the site. If the record
indicates a transcript is available, it may be obtained by contacting the Board.
NCMB public actions are posted on this site indefinitely.
| Date | Description | Link |
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07/14/2025
| Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order of Discipline |
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06/26/2025
| Transcript of Hearing Available Upon Request |
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05/29/2025
| Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment |
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05/16/2025
| Transcript of Hearing Available Upon Request |
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01/28/2025
| Motion to Continue |
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01/28/2025
| Order to Continue and Amended Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference |
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12/03/2024
| Acceptance of Service |
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11/14/2024
| Notice of Charges and Allegations; Notice of Hearing |
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11/14/2024
| Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference |
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03/16/2020
| Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order |
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10/14/2014
| Notice of Appeal |
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09/12/2014
| Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order |
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06/19/2014
| Order Regarding Evidentiary Matters |
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06/19/2014
| Transcript of Hearing Available Upon Request |
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04/09/2014
| Second Amended Notice of Charges and Allegations; Notice of Hearing |
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04/07/2014
| Order to Continue |
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04/04/2014
| Motion to Continue |
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03/25/2014
| Amended Notice of Charges and Allegations; Notice of Hearing |
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03/11/2014
| Scheduling Order |
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03/10/2014
| Notice of Charges and Allegations; Notice of Hearing |
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01/04/2013
| Interim Non-Practice Agreement |
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08/14/2009
| Public Letter of Concern |
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Other Regulatory Board or Agency Public Actions
| Date | Name of Board/Agency | Action Taken | Link |
| None Reported |
Health Care Institution Suspensions and Revocations
| Date | Health Care Institution | Action Taken |
| None Reported |
Section 2: Administrative Actions
Actions listed in this section are considered non-disciplinary by the Board. In situations where
administrative actions are taken, the licensee may not have met certain statutory requirements or
may have failed to follow correct administrative procedures.
North Carolina Medical Board Reentry Agreement
| Date | Description | Link |
| None Reported |
North Carolina Special Purpose Licensing Agreement
| Date | Description | Link |
| None Reported |
Malpractice Information
This section indicates whether the licensee has been the subject of a malpractice judgment, award,
payment or settlement. In accordance with NC law, the board posts this information for a period of
seven years after the date of the judgment, award, payment or settlement. Settlements of less than
$75,000 or that occurred prior to May 1, 2008 are not included in this information.
The Board encourages the public to consider malpractice payment information in context and in
combination with other information about the licensee’s education, training and professional
experience.
Please see Interpreting Malpractice Payment Information below.
The Board is currently reviewing the care that led to this payment.
| Incident Date | Payment Date | Area of Practice | City, State, Country | Response |
| 02/09/2022 |
12/23/2024
| Family Medicine |
Asheville, NC, US
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Interpreting Malpractice Payment Information
North Carolina Medical Board Public Action associated with a malpractice payment
An important factor to consider when interpreting malpractice payment information is whether the
payment is associated with a public action of the NC Medical Board. The Board reviews the quality
of care associated with every malpractice payment involving a North Carolina licensee. The Board
takes public action when its investigation determines patient care was below accepted and prevailing
standards.
When considering malpractice payment data, please keep in mind:
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The existence of a payment does not necessarily mean that malpractice has occurred. Nor is a payment
necessarily evidence of incompetence, misconduct or an admission of wrongdoing on the part of the licensee.
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It often takes years for a malpractice claim to move through the legal and/or liability insurance systems.
The incident that resulted in a payment may have taken place years before the payment was made.
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Malpractice payment histories vary by area of practice. Some licensees may have a higher-than-average
incidence of malpractice payments because they specialize in treating patients who are at a high risk
for problems.
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Malpractice insurance companies sometimes settle cases because it is less costly to make a monetary
settlement than it is to defend a case in court. Many times, such cases are settled without a finding
of fault or admission of negligence by the licensee.
Misdemeanor/DUI/DWI Conviction Information
| Conviction Date | Conviction | Jurisdiction | Sentence |
| None Reported |
Felony Conviction Information
| Conviction Date | Conviction | Jurisdiction | Sentence |
| None Reported |