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Hurricane Helene Resources

Read the latest on all UNC Health clinic closures, open pharmacies, and other relief resources.

How to Get Virtual Care

Adult residents (ages 18+) of Western North Carolina can see a UNC Health primary care provider for mild symptoms without an appointment through UNC Health Virtual Care Now free of charge for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Using your camera- and microphone-enabled phone, tablet or computer, you can access convenient, secure and flexible care when you need it. Patients can get in line for Virtual Care Now through My UNC Chart. If you do not have a My UNC Chart account, you can easily get one when you get in line. Virtual services are available 6 AM – 10 PM, 7 days per week.

Gastroenterology Fellowship Alumni


2020 - 2023

Shalaka Akolkar, DO

Dr. Shalaka Akolkar completed her undergraduate training at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, where she received a B.S. in Psychology, and went on to receive her DO from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, FL. Dr. Akolkar completed her Internal Medicine residency at Providence Hospital and Medical Center in Southfield, Michigan.


2019 - 2022

Kellen G. Hipp, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: Providence Hospital and Medical Center
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dustin R. Kilpatrick, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: UNC Health Blue Ridge

Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine


2018 - 2021

Charles Carver, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: UNC Health Blue Ridge
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus


2017 - 2020

Guarav Chand, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: Providence Hospital and Medical Center
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine


2016 - 2019

Brandee Albert

Brandee Albert, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: UNC Health Blue Ridge
Medical School: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ryan Jordan

Ryan Jordan, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus


2015 - 2018

Matthew Mishoe

Matthew T. Mishoe, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: UNC Health Blue Ridge
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine


2014 - 2017

Ryan Busch

Ryan Busch, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: WVSOM/Ohio Valley Medical Center
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine


2013 - 2016

Tanya Dam

Tanya Dam, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: UNTHSC/TCOM/Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center
Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Justin Horowitz

Justin Horwitz, DO

Internal Medicine Residency: OUCOM/Doctors Hospital
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Apply

Please visit the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) website to begin the fellowship application process.

Recruitment Book

View our Graduate Medical Education Recruitment Booklet [PDF]