by mcuenca@vgmhc.org | May 28, 2026
Ian M. Clemons has been a dedicated Physician Associate since 2000, but his connection to Virginia Garcia runs even deeper. His journey began at the original Cornelius clinic, where he worked as a Medical Assistant from 1996 to 1998 and was first inspired by the...
by mcuenca@vgmhc.org | Mar 30, 2026
Chelsea McGuire, MD, MSc, feels deeply honored to care for the patients and families within her community. She is particularly passionate about supporting those who have historically faced barriers to healthcare, whether due to cost, language, or the experience of...
by mcuenca@vgmhc.org | Dec 18, 2025
Dr. Jacobs finds it deeply rewarding to work at Virginia Garcia, a place that perfectly aligns with her lifelong commitment to community-centered medicine. Originally inspired by her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras, she joined the team 27 years ago as a...
by mcuenca@vgmhc.org | Sep 4, 2025
Merika Goldstein began her career teaching high school biology, which deepened her desire to help people better understand their health. That passion led her to pursue nursing and later become a Family Nurse Practitioner. In her current role, she has the privilege of...
by mcuenca@vgmhc.org | Aug 16, 2025
Emily Paddon is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, and earned her bachelor’s degree at Wheaton College in Illinois. She returned to Nashville to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University. Emily...
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