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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 Meet Our Faculty and Fellows

Professionals Committed to Advancing Your Knowledge

At UNC Health Blue Ridge we endeavor to bring a superlative experience to our Fellows.

Gerald W. Mank, III, MD

Gerald W. Mank, III, MD

Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program
Medical Director, Division of Gastroenterology
Blue Ridge Digestive Health
Morganton, NC

Nate Krogel, DO

Nate Krogel, DO (Faculty)

Blue Ridge Digestive Health
Morganton, NC

Matthew T. Mishoe, DO

Matthew T. Mishoe, DO (Faculty)

Blue Ridge Digestive Health
Morganton, NC

Suneel Mohammed, MD

Suneel Mohammed, MD (Faculty)

Associate Program Director Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Medical Director of Carolina Digestive Center
Blue Ridge Digestive
Health
Morganton, NC

Dustin R. Kilpatrick, DO (Faculty)

Blue Ridge Digestive Health
Morganton, NC


Class of 2024

Zachary Sherrill, DOZachary Sherrill, DO

Dr. Zachary Sherrill completed his undergraduate training at Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, Tennessee, and went on to receive his DO from Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sherrill completed his Internal Medicine residency at CHS Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC.

Rachael Weigle, DORachael Weigle, DO


Dr. Rachael Weigle completed her undergraduate training at the American Public University in Charlestown, West Virginia, graduate training at the University of South Carolina – Honors College in Columbia, South Carolina, and went on to receive her DO from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Weigle completed her Internal Medicine residency at CHS Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC.


Class of 2025

Ashan HatharasingheAshan Hatharasinghe, DO

Dr. Ashan Hatharasinghe completed his undergraduate training at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC and went on to receive his DO from Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Hatharasinghe completed his Internal Medicine residency at Sunrise Health GME Consortium in Las Vegas, NV.

Hamidreza Moein, MD

Hamidreza Moein, MD

Dr. Hamidreza Moein completed his medical education at Islamic Azad University, Tehran Faculty of Medicine.  Dr. Moein completed his Internal Medicine residency at DMC Sinai Grace Hospital/Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.


Class of 2026

Ashan HatharasingheNermila Ballmick, MD

Dr. Nermila Ballmick completed her undergraduate training at The University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and went on to receive her MD from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Ballmick completed her Internal Medicine residency at Sunrise Health GME Consortium in Las Vegas, NV.

Hamidreza Moein, MD

Muhannad Kurtom, DO

Dr. Muhannad Kurtom completed his undergraduate training at The University of Maryland in College Park, MD, and went on to receive his DO from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine,. Dr. Kurtom completed his Internal Medicine residency at CHS Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC.


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]