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Dana Williams Chopra, MD
Dr. Chopra is board certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine.
She earned her medical degree from East Tennessee State University’s James H. Quillen College of Medicine and completed her internal medicine training at the University of Louisville. She went on to complete a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Chopra also holds a bachelor’s degree in human nutrition, foods, and exercise from Virginia Tech.
Dr. Chopra provides primary care with a focus on older adults and individuals looking for more personalized, prevention-focused care. She enjoys partnering with patients and families over time to simplify care plans, bring clarity to complex decisions, and stay proactive about long-term health.
Her approach to care is thoughtful and highly individualized. Dr. Chopra believes listening is one of the most important parts of medicine and prioritizes understanding each patient’s goals, prior healthcare experiences, and support system. She values having the time to deliver the kind of care she would want for her own family, with easier access to answers and a plan patients can feel confident following.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Chopra enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and young son, attending concerts, and gardening.
Chanh Huynh, MD
Dr. Huynh is board certified in family medicine.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in life sciences from Arizona State University, graduating with the highest academic standing.
Dr. Huynh provides comprehensive primary care for patients across the lifespan. He takes a proactive approach that helps patients stay ahead of health risks. He also partners with patients to manage chronic conditions and tackle new concerns as they arise.
Dr. Huynh’s approach is evidence-based and relationship-centered. He values continuity of care and begins by listening, taking time to understand what matters most to each patient, including their goals, life context, and family dynamics.
He is guided by the belief that trust is the foundation of great care and hopes patients feel comfortable, supported, and confident in the plan they build together, with an emphasis on prevention and sustainable lifestyle strategies.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Huynh spends time with his wife and two daughters. He stays active with hiking, running, traveling, and pickleball. He also enjoys reading and being involved in his church community.
Elizabeth Abernathy, MD
Dr. Abernathy is board certified in internal medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).
Dr. Abernathy is a Charlotte native who graduated from Davidson with a Center for Interdisciplinary Studies major in Medical Ethics. She completed medical school, residency, and a general medicine fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill. She has been practicing medicine in Charlotte for over 20 years, including 10 years in academics teaching ethics, health policy, systems-based practice, and clinical decision making to medical students and residents at Carolinas Medical Center.
Dr. Abernathy obtained her MHA from UNC Chapel Hill School of Public Health to better understand healthcare delivery systems and economics.
She has an interest in women’s health and is certified by The Menopause Society for the management of menopause and perimenopause patients.
She enjoys history, travel, and literature. She and her husband spend most of their time trying to keep up with their son and his foxhound.
Note: Dr. Abernathy has limited availability for new patients and has a waitlist.
Debra Gazzuolo, MD
Dr. Gazzuolo is board certified in internal medicine.
She grew up in the Atlanta area, graduated summa cum laude from Georgia Tech, and received her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her residency in internal medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she subsequently joined the faculty in the Department of Medicine and served as Assistant Clinical Professor for six years prior to moving to the Charlotte area.
Through her academic and teaching experience, Dr. Gazzuolo earned the rank of Fellow in the American College of Physicians. Areas of special interest include diabetes, cancer screening, women’s health, and preventive care. She enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Note: Dr. Gazzuolo has limited availability for new patients and has a waitlist.
Andrés Sánchez, MD
Dr. Sánchez is board certified in internal medicine.
Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Dr. Sánchez immigrated to Miami, FL at the age of 11. Dr. Sánchez obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Florida, went on to receive a Dean’s Fellowship to earn his Doctor of Medicine Degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, and completed his internal medicine residency at Yale University.
What drives Dr. Sánchez’s way of life, including his practice of medicine, is his Christian faith, which encourages him to exercise grace and compassion in the care of his patients.
He enjoys playing the cajón and spending quality time with his wife Cristina, son Caleb, and his church family. Dr. Sánchez makes it a priority to keep up-to-date with medical knowledge and biotechnological advances because he understands how the timely application of these can translate to relieve the suffering of his patients.
Dr. Sánchez is fluent in English and Spanish.
Note: Dr. Sánchez has limited availability for new patients and has a waitlist.
Marshall Silverman, MD
Dr. Silverman is board certified in internal medicine.
He has been practicing medicine in Charlotte since 1999. Dr. Silverman graduated cum laude from Duke University, received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, and completed his residency at Emory University in Atlanta. Following residency, he served in the United States Army, supervising the Internal Medicine clinic and ICU at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, until his departure for North Carolina.
Dr. Silverman serves as a clinical associate professor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine. His commitment to academic excellence has earned him the rank of Fellow in the American College of Physicians. When he is not spending time with his patients or family, he enjoys disc golfing, woodworking, welding and playing violin. He is published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and has also published three books of illustrated children’s poetry.
Note: Dr. Silverman has limited availability for new patients and has a waitlist.
Michael Warren Smith, MD
Dr. Smith is board certified in internal medicine.
He was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated cum laude from Wake Forest University and is a proud Demon Deacon.
Dr. Smith attended medical school in Charleston, South Carolina, at MUSC. Following his residency in internal medicine at the University of Virginia, he moved to Charlotte and joined a large multi-specialty group. He has enjoyed providing excellent primary care to multiple generations of Charlotte families for more than 19 years.
Outside of work, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Erin Smith, and their two children. When he is not driving his kids to and from SwimMac, he can be found practicing and playing golf, chasing his Golden Retriever (aptly named Bogey), traveling to the beach, riding his Peloton, or watching his favorite ACC teams.
Note: Dr. Smith has limited availability for new patients and has a waitlist.
Sara Swanton, DO
Dr. Swanton is board certified in family medicine.
She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University and completed her family medicine residency at Duke/Southern Regional AHEC in Fayetteville, NC. She also holds a Master of Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor’s degree in exercise and health science from Alma College, where she graduated summa cum laude.
Dr. Swanton provides comprehensive primary care with a focus on prevention, chronic disease management, and whole-person health. She partners with patients to manage complex conditions and takes a proactive approach to long-term wellness.
“I don’t want to just react to problems,” she says. “I want patients to understand what’s happening in their bodies and feel empowered to make decisions that improve their health over time.”
Dr. Swanton believes in treating the root cause of illness and works with each individual to utilize both lifestyle approaches and medications. She prioritizes building strong relationships with her patients, taking time to listen, educate, and collaborate so care aligns with each person’s goals.
“I see my role as a partner,” Dr. Swanton says. “My job is to guide patients and support them in making the best choices for their health.”
Outside of medicine, Dr. Swanton enjoys staying active through swimming, running, strength training, and golf, and spending time outdoors with family.
Note: Dr. Swanton has limited availability for new patients and may have a waitlist.
David Yancey, MD
Dr. Yancey is board certified in internal medicine.
He was born and raised in Winston-Salem and graduated from Davidson College with a major in Psychology. He attended The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina for medical school and completed his residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
After completing residency, he moved back to North Carolina and has been practicing medicine in Charlotte since 2010. As a hospitalist physician at Carolinas Medical Center, Dr. Yancey led several multi-disciplinary rounding programs and helped educate PA and nurse practitioner fellows.
Dr. Yancey enjoys trail running, hiking with his dog, traveling, cooking, and working jigsaw puzzles with his family.
Note: Dr. Yancey has limited availability for new patients and has a waitlist.
Kush Patel, MD
Dr. Patel is board certified in internal medicine.
He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital (Zucker School of Medicine) in New York City during the early COVID-19 pandemic. He also served as adjunct faculty at Touro University, mentoring third- and fourth-year medical students in ambulatory medicine.
He graduated summa cum laude from Rockhurst University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in business administration, where he also serves as vice chairman of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Patel is currently pursuing board certification in obesity medicine through the Columbia/Cornell Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Patel provides comprehensive primary care with the goal of maximizing longevity and quality of life. His approach is rooted in understanding each patient as an individual, allowing them to make informed decisions about their health. He believes the physician-patient relationship should extend beyond the traditional exam room, with primary care physicians serving as trusted long-term healthcare counsel.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Patel maintains balance through mindfulness and meditation. He enjoys weightlifting, golf, pickleball, and hiking and appreciates the value of these activities in supporting overall performance and well-being.
Note: Dr. Patel is not accepting patients at this time.
Elizabeth Perry, MD
Dr. Perry is board certified in internal medicine.
She earned her medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia, completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and completed a second residency in emergency medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Dr. Perry was the chairperson for the Health Services Committee of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce for 2006-07.
She was also a recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s “Women in Business Achievement Award” in 2006. She and her husband, Jon Perry, have three children and enjoy outdoor activities as well as travel.
Note: Dr. Perry is not accepting new patients at this time.
