James M. Rhyne , MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Residency Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, NC Fellowship - Neurology Medical College of South Carolina Charleston, SC Internship in Medicine Medical College of South Carolina Charleston, SC Medical Doctorate University of North Carolina ­ Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC Bachelor of Science Davidson College Davidson, NC

Dr Rhyne came to Statesville in 1974 and opened an office on Stockton Street for the solo practice of Internal Medicine. In 1985 he moved to the present location at 757 Bryant Street to be near Iredell Memorial Hospital. The office has had 2 additions since that time to accommodate growth . The Lipid Center was opened in 1997 and 2 other providers have joined the practice since then. Dr Rhyne sees adults for primary care daily by appointments. He has a special interest in Lipids which are fats in the blood that can lead to heart disease.

Dr. Rhyne is a member of the American College of Physicians, North Carolina Medical Society and the Iredell County Medical Society. He frequently serves as a speaker and consultant for major pharmaceutical companies.

Robert J. Ward , MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Residency Ohio State University Hospitals Columbus, Ohio Internship Ohio State University Hospitals Columbus, Ohio Medical Doctorate University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky

Dr. Ward has over 25 years experience in Internal Medicine. Dr. Ward worked with Bethany Medical Center in High Point, NC for over 15 years before joining Dr. James M. Rhyne, MD, PA in 2007.

Dr. Ward is a member of the American College of Physicians and the North Carolina Medical Society.

Kellie H. Alexander, ANP-MSN
Registered Nurse Practioner

Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Nurse Practitioner University of North Carolina – Charlotte Charlotte, NC Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of North Carolina – Charlotte Charlotte, NC

Kellie has over 10 years experience in nursing, having previously worked in internal medicine and family medicine practices in Statesville and the Lake Norman area. As an Adult Nurse Practitioner, she evaluates and treats patients for acute and primary care conditions. Kellie has a special interest in diabetic and nutritional counseling and wound care.