About FryeCare Physicians Network

FryeCare Physicians Network welcomes Paul Boone, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon, to its team. Dr. Boone is now accepting new patients at FryeCare Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, located at 1771 Tate Blvd. SE, Suite 101 Hickory. Same-week appointments are available. To schedule, call 828.304.2527.

Board-certified in pulmonary medicine and internal medicine and board-eligible in critical care medicine, Dr. Chellappa provides comprehensive care for adults and seniors. She treats a wide range of pulmonary diseases, including COPD, asthma and interstitial lung diseases

Board-certified in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine and critical care medicine, Dr. Nepal specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases, including asthma, sleep apnea, emphysema, chronic bronchitis/COPD, lung tumors and lung cancer.

FryeCare Physicians Network welcomes Caroline Robbins, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant, to the cardiovascular care team. Robbins is now seeing patients at FryeCare Cardiology, located at 2660 Tate Blvd. SE in Hickory.

FryeCare Physicians Network welcomes Jonathan Mayl, MD, a board-certified cardiologist, to its team. Dr. Mayl is now seeing patients at FryeCare Cardiology, located at 2660 Tate Blvd. SE, Hickory, N.C. Same-week appointments are available.

FryeCare Physicians Network welcomes Brooke Linens, DNP, to its internal medicine team. Linens is now accepting adult and geriatric patients at FryeCare Nephrology and Internal Medicine, located at 1344 N. Center St. Suite A, Hickory, N.C. Same-week appointments are available.

FryeCare Physicians Network welcomes Amy Rollins, FNP-BC, to her new medical practice at FryeCare Family Medicine - Claremont, located at 3221 W. Main St. in Claremont. To schedule an appointment, call 828.459.4445. Same-week appointments are available.

Simon Allport, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 30 years of experience, is the first provider to join FryeCare Gastroenterology. Dr. Allport specializes in diagnosing and treating a broad range of digestive conditions, including pancreatic, liver and esophageal disorders.

Dr. Slusher sees patients at all ages, including children, teens and adults. He specializes in family medicine with an emphasis on chronic disease management, preventative medicine, wellness checks, and mental health. He is also board-certified in family medicine.

Brenda Byrd, FNP-C, specializes in acute and chronic illness, minor incision draining, skin lesion cryotherapy, and joint injections.

Stephanie Estevez provides primary care with a focus on chronic disease management, women’s health services, nutrition counseling, minor incision and drainage procedures, and skin lesion cryotherapy. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she is dedicated to delivering accessible and inclusive care to a diverse patient population.