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With over 30 years of experience, Patrick Evivie, MD, FACP, RVPI, strives for excellence in care for his patients. At PrimeCare Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Evivie builds trust and personal relationships with his patients in all aspects of their medical care and treatment.

Dr. Evivie was born in Nigeria and graduated from the University of Benin in Benin City, Nigeria, earning his medical doctorate. After moving to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Howard University in Washington, DC. Through his dedication to higher learning, Dr. Evivie is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation and is credentialed by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Dr. Evivie is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where, as a volunteer faculty member, he has been involved in training future doctors on the art of medicine during their rotations at PrimeCare Medical Center. He founded the Diabetes Resource Center at PrimeCare Medical Center in collaboration with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

Because of his work at the Diabetes Resource Center, both the American Diabetes Association and the National Committee for Quality Assurance honored Dr. Evivie for his dedication to diabetic care quality. He is also recognized by the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance for his high-quality standards in treating cardiovascular and stroke patients.

In the past, Dr. Evivie has served as secretary and president of the Charlotte Medical Society. He works closely with the community of Charlotte, serving as a board member of the McCrorey YMCA and the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas. He proudly continues his work with the American Diabetes Association and as a member of the Medical Specialty Quality Review Committee at Carolina Medical Center – Mercy. Dr. Evivie is a fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Joel Onafowokan, MD, is a highly skilled physician who specializes in primary care, internal medicine, and hospital care. He brings over 15 years of experience to Faith Medical Center and the communities of Charlotte and Mooresville, North Carolina.

Dr. Onafowokan is passionate about offering superior health services to his patients. He stays up-to-date with the latest research and applies it to his practice with the goal of providing the highest level of care possible in the continually evolving field of medicine.

In practice in North Carolina since 2004, Dr. Onafowokan is a sought after physician. He is highly regarded in his field for his steadfast commitment to excellence, and for his expertise in a variety of clinical settings; in addition to his experience in internal medicine and as a hospitalist, he has worked in emergency and critical care. In recognition of his work as an educator of doctoral and physician assistant students, Dr. Onafowokan was honored to receive the Excellence in Teaching Award from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia.

Dr. Onafowokan received his medical degree from the College of Medicine at the University of Benin in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He then came to the United States to complete his internship and residency at the Harlem Hospital Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.

Licensed to practice medicine in both North Carolina and South Carolina, Dr. Onafowokan holds admitting privileges with the Novant Health hospital network, including Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has advanced certifications in cardiac life support and trauma life support. Dr. Onafowokan is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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William Iyamu, MD, PHD, of DeArk Medical Center is a board-certified internal medicine doctor. He received his Medical Training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS in 2008 and then completed his Internal Medicine Internship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, followed by Internal Medicine Residency Training at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN.  He then served as Chief Medical Resident at Meharry Medical College for one year and received additional training in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR. After practicing as a Hospitalist at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR, he then moved to Charlotte, NC to join the medical staff of The Carolinas Healthcare Systems (now ATRIUM HEALTH).

Prior to Medical School, Dr. Iyamu was an Assistant Professor of Research Hematology at the Children’s Mercy Hospital/University of Missouri Medical School, Kansas City, MO. And he has more than 15 peer-reviewed scientific publications from his research endeavor. Most importantly, Dr. Iyamu was the first physician-scientist to publish a research article on the use of the naturally occurring NIPRISAN in the treatment and management of sickle cell disease, which was approved as an orphan drug by the FDA:

• Iyamu EW, Turner EA and Asakura T: Niprisan (Nix-0699) improves the survival rates of transgenic sickle cell mice under acute severe hypoxic conditions. Brit J Haematol, 122:1001-1008, 2003.

• EW Iyamu, Turner EA, Asakura T: In vitro effects of Niprisan (Nix-0699): a naturally occurring, potent antisickling agent. British Journal of Hematology 2002, 118:337-343.

• United States Patent Office No. 5,800,819.

In view of his ground-breaking research findings, he was awarded, a 5-year NIH grant in 2004.

Dr. Iyamu has expertise in preventative health care and in the management of the medically complex patient including, but not limited to, those with hypertension, heart disease, chronic lung disease, and diabetes.

Dr. Iyamu’s Educational Background:

MD (Medicine) University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, 2008

PHD (Biochemistry), John-Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt/M Germany, 1999

MS (Medical Biochemistry), John-Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt/M Germany, 1994

Dr. Iyamu’s Recent Awards and Honors:

• Scholarship recipient, Helen K Milligan Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Medicine
• Scholarship recipient, Arthur W. Gibson Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Medicine
• Scholarship recipient, John Trembly Foundation, University of Kansas School of Medicine
• Resident Travel Award, American Association for Cancer research, Chicago, IL

Membership in Professional and Scientific Societies:

• American College of Physician
• American Medical Association
• American Association for Cancer Research
• North Carolina Medical Society

Joel Onafowokan, MD, is a highly skilled physician who specializes in primary care, internal medicine, and hospital care. He brings over 15 years of experience to Faith Medical Center and the communities of Charlotte and Mooresville, North Carolina.

Dr. Onafowokan is passionate about offering superior health services to his patients. He stays up-to-date with the latest research and applies it to his practice with the goal of providing the highest level of care possible in the continually evolving field of medicine.

In practice in North Carolina since 2004, Dr. Onafowokan is a sought after physician. He is highly regarded in his field for his steadfast commitment to excellence, and for his expertise in a variety of clinical settings; in addition to his experience in internal medicine and as a hospitalist, he has worked in emergency and critical care. In recognition of his work as an educator of doctoral and physician assistant students, Dr. Onafowokan was honored to receive the Excellence in Teaching Award from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia.

Dr. Onafowokan received his medical degree from the College of Medicine at the University of Benin in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He then came to the United States to complete his internship and residency at the Harlem Hospital Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.

Licensed to practice medicine in both North Carolina and South Carolina, Dr. Onafowokan holds admitting privileges with the Novant Health hospital network, including Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has advanced certifications in cardiac life support and trauma life support. Dr. Onafowokan is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Tarun Narang, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing at Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA, with 13 locations in the greater Charlotte area, including: Belmont, Concord, Davidson, Matthews, Monroe, Huntersville, University, and Pineville, North Carolina. He sees adult patients at four practice locations, including the Charlotte office, Pineville office, Carolina Digestive Endoscopy Center in Charlotte, and Carolina Endoscopy Center in Pineville.

Specializing in the pancreatic/hepatobiliary specialty of gastroenterology, along with therapeutic endoscopy and ERCP, Dr. Narang also has a significant interest in weight loss and fitness. He was the first Charlotte-area physician to perform the Orbera intragastric weight loss balloon placement endoscopically in 2016, and has performed several since then.

Dr. Narang earned his bachelor’s degree at the Kasturba Medical College in Manipal Karnataka, India, before moving to New York to complete an internal medicine residency at the Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx. He then traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a hepatology, gastroenterology, and therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at the Carolinas Medical Center.

Dr. Narang is an award-winning doctor, earning the American College of Gastroenterology clinical research award and was the recipient of multiple education research awards, travel grants, and recognitions in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Gaurav Chand, DO, is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing at Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA, with 13 locations in the greater Charlotte area, including: Belmont, Charlotte, Uptown, Concord, Davidson, Matthews, Monroe, Huntersville, University, and Pineville, North Carolina. He sees adult patients at four of the practice locations, including Matthews, Monroe-Union County, Carolina Digestive Endoscopy Center in Charlotte, and Carolina Endoscopy Center in Monroe.

Dr. Chand specializes in endoscopic procedures, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and prevention of colon cancer. He is also focused on the long-term management of inflammatory bowel disease and chronic liver diseases. Dr. Chand provides in-office treatment for hemorrhoids using the painless CRH O’Regan banding system™.

Dr. Chand earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Detroit. He then completed his internal medicine residency at St. John Providence Health System through Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. After his residency, Dr. Chand moved to North Carolina to fulfill his gastroenterology fellowship training at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

Dr. Chand is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

To better communicate with the diverse communities in North Carolina, Dr. Chand is fluent in conversational Hindi. When he’s not at work, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his wife, daughters Capri & Meera, dog, family and friends, and trying a variety of new foods. He’s an avid Detroit sports fan and likes hiking, playing basketball and golfing in his free time. 

Tarun Narang, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing at Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA, with 13 locations in the greater Charlotte area, including: Belmont, Concord, Davidson, Matthews, Monroe, Huntersville, University, and Pineville, North Carolina. He sees adult patients at four practice locations, including the Charlotte office, Pineville office, Carolina Digestive Endoscopy Center in Charlotte, and Carolina Endoscopy Center in Pineville.

Specializing in the pancreatic/hepatobiliary specialty of gastroenterology, along with therapeutic endoscopy and ERCP, Dr. Narang also has a significant interest in weight loss and fitness. He was the first Charlotte-area physician to perform the Orbera intragastric weight loss balloon placement endoscopically in 2016, and has performed several since then.

Dr. Narang earned his bachelor’s degree at the Kasturba Medical College in Manipal Karnataka, India, before moving to New York to complete an internal medicine residency at the Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx. He then traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a hepatology, gastroenterology, and therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at the Carolinas Medical Center.

Dr. Narang is an award-winning doctor, earning the American College of Gastroenterology clinical research award and was the recipient of multiple education research awards, travel grants, and recognitions in gastroenterology and hepatology.