UNC Health Pardee Expands Primary Care with the Addition of Three New Providers to Pardee BlueMD
UNC Health Pardee continues to expand access to primary care by adding internal medicine physician Kristen Lee, M.D. and family medicine physician assistants Brooke Fowler, PA-C and Kate Thompson, PA-C. Dr. Lee will join Pardee BlueMD - 712 Fleming St. and Fowler and Thompson will practice at Pardee BlueMD - 611 5th Ave West.
Dr. Lee shared that her favorite part of being in primary care is getting to know her patients on a personal level and working on their care together as a team. “I believe there is a big connection between the things that have happened to us in our lives and our health and for that reason, I want to know my patients’ stories so that together, we can create a health plan that serves them well,” Dr. Lee said. When she is not seeing patients Dr. Lee enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family and friends and reading. She is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment call (828) 694-7630.
Brooke Fowler approaches patient care with the philosophy of treating patients as a whole and with a whole heart. She said she chose Pardee because the organization was a good match with her philosophy, as it prioritizes a patient’s care, wellness and education. “I am looking forward to developing strong relationships with my patients and helping them to be in the best health possible so they can have a better quality of life,” she said. Fowler has specific interests in preventative medicine, heart health, weight management and patient education. When not seeing patients, she enjoys watching movies, reading, baking traveling and spending time with her cats. She is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment call (828) 698-3301.
Kate Thompson believes in treating patients as a whole and empowering them with education about their condition so they can best participate in their care. “I enjoy getting to form relationships with patients and getting to know them on a deeper level, helping them understand their body as a whole, so that I can treat them better,” Thompson said. A Brevard native, Thompson is excited to return to her roots and shares that, “I love getting to serve the community where I grew up.” Thompson said she looks forward to joining the practice because of Pardee’s reputation for compassionate and innovative care. “I want my patients to know that I am a trusted resource for them and here to help,” she said. Thompson is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment call (828) 698-3301.
UNC Health Pardee is a not-for-profit community healthcare organization and is managed by UNC Health. The hospital, founded in 1953, is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee has several locations separate from the main campus, including a comprehensive physician practice network, a cancer center, four urgent care locations and six orthopedic clinics. For more information or to find a physician, visit pardeehospital.org.
