Cancer Care of Western North Carolina takes great pride in our staff and the level of care we provide through our people. When you walk into our office, you will be surrounded by caring people who are specially trained to provide the finest care available anywhere. All of our staff members regularly participate in continuing education to keep abreast of the most promising research and treatments.

OUR PHYSICIANS
Highly trained and experienced physicians will provide your care. Your oncologist has extensive training in Internal Medicine, Oncology and Hematology. In addition these specialized skills, you and your family will benefit from your physician's genuine compassion and understanding of your concerns.

Michael Messino, MD
Hematology/Medical Oncology

Charles Bryan, MD
Medical Oncology

Ronald Friedman, MD
Medical Oncology

Shantae Lucas, MD
Hematology/Medical Oncology

Christopher Chay, MD
Medical Oncology

Wieslawa Pekal, MD
Hematology

Mohan C. Thakuri, MD
Hematology/Medical Oncology

Mridu Chand, MD
Medical Oncology

OUR FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Our highly skilled and caring oncology nurses provide both medication and compassion throughout every phase of your treatment. Please never hesitate to ask a question or express a concern. Our nurses want to know if something is causing you a problem or troubling you. They want to put their experience to work for your benefit. All of our nurses are oncology certified and members of the Oncology Nursing Society.

Mary Tolle, PA-C

Tena Messer, FNP

Judy Phillips, FNP

Donna Gibson, FNP-C

Debra Crain, FNP-C

Shirley Hyatt, ANP-C

Andrea Sheron, ANP-C

Penny Stollery, ANP-C

OUR SOCIAL WORKER
Our social worker is available for patient and family counseling on a wide variety of issues relating to your treatment and its affect on your life. Don't hesitate to seek the services of our social worker, as anxiety is a natural part of any cancer diagnosis.

Jeanne Keesler, LCSW