WORLD-CLASS CARE. HOMETOWN HEART.

Here at NasonCare, we’ve designed a healthcare model that puts patients first. Focused on providing comprehensive care to the community we love, NasonCare combines the competency and efficiency of a medical practice with the warmth and compassion of a family doctor.

Our patients can expect to be seen quickly, even without an appointment – because, as busy parents ourselves, we know that illnesses and accidents don’t give advanced warning. From managing chronic medical problems to treating acute injury and illness, NasonCare has you covered!

MEET YOUR
HEALTHCARE TEAM

BARRON NASON, MD

Founder, Medical Director

  • EDUCATION

    BA: University of Mississippi; Biology, Chemistry, English

    MD: East Tennessee State University

    Residency: Louisiana State University, Emergency Medicine; International College of Emergency Physicians, U.S. Representative

  • CERTIFICATIONS

    Board certified, American Board of Emergency Medicine
    Accredited by Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Dr. Nason, the founder and medical director of NasonCare, has over twenty years of experience treating patients in the emergency room and urgent care. This trusted experience, and the compassion that accompanies it, assures patients that they’re in the very best hands. Growing up on a cattle farm in Tennessee, Dr. Nason learned the value of hard work early on – a lesson that he applied to his studies at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Nason graduated with a BA in Biology, Chemistry and English before attending East Tennessee State University for medical school, where he served as Vice President of his class.

Dr. Nason then completed a residency in emergency medicine at Louisiana State University and was selected as a United States representative at the International College of Emergency Physicians in Sydney, Australia. This prestigious opportunity fueled his passion for medicine, and it’s this passion that continues to drive him today. To put patients first. To raise the standard of care. To perfect the compassionate, relationship-focused approach that sets NasonCare apart.

Dr. Nason is currently board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is also a certified medical examiner for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. He holds active medical licenses in multiple states and is accredited by ACLS, ATLS, BLS and PALS.

In his free time, Dr. Nason enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessica, and three children, Beau, Cooper and Sadie. His hobbies include fishing, wake boarding and reading.

PATIENT CARE TEAM MEMBERS

Kay Pellegrino

Office Manager

With over ten years of experience managing occupational medicine centers, Kay is an invaluable member of our team. In her free time, Kay enjoys playing golf, gardening, crafting, cooking and spending time outdoors.

Benjamin Moreland, PA-C

Physician Assistant

A graduate of Drexel University and certified Physician Assistant, Ben has almost two decades of experience in emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, and family medicine, including six years as a Physician Assistant in the U.S. Army. Before relocating to the Lowcountry, Benjamin was the founder/owner of a successful family medicine office, committed to providing high quality care and putting patients first. He also served on the PA Advisory Committee for a state licensing board, sat on multiple boards of directors and taught several PA programs as an adjunct professor. In addition to spending time with his wife and three daughters, Benjamin enjoys sports, fishing, boating, and working towards his 100-ton vessel master captain’s license.

Emily Haynes, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Emily, a certified Physician Assistant with experience in urgent care medicine, is well-versed in providing a quality patient experience. Since putting down roots in the Lowcountry, this Ohio Dominican University graduate is thoroughly enjoying all the area has to offer. Emily’s hobbies include hiking, kayaking, drawing and spending time with her husband and two dogs.

Wendy Griffith, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Having worked in emergency and urgent care medicine for 11 years, Wendy, a Medical University of South Carolina graduate, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Wendy also practiced as a Registered Dietician and prior to joining the NasonCare team, devoted her time to serving our community’s geriatric population. She enjoys spending time outdoors, scuba diving, boating, hiking and biking. And of course, making trips to visit her grandchildren!

FACES YOU KNOW

As your hometown healthcare provider, the NasonCare team of primary and express care specialists is proud to serve our community – and to call it home. We’re invested in our patients’ wellbeing and honored to partner with them in the journey toward optimal health.

CARE YOU TRUST

With decades of experience between them, Dr. Nason and his team are devoted to providing personalized care – and getting to know each patient who walks through our doors!

MISSION

Our ultimate goal is to provide patient-centered healthcare that sets the standard in quality, service and integrity.

VISION

We are devoted to helping people achieve their full potential for health and wellness

CORE VALUES

With patients’ health as our first priority, our team has embraced an approach centered around compassion, empathy and respect. We think of our team as a family – and treat patients like they’re part of it.

NasonCare was founded on honesty, fairness and integrity. This motivates us to provide an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and appreciation, helping each member of our team feel a genuine sense of fulfillment in their job. Our leaders are not only capable and qualified, but fair and ethical.

We are passionate about serving our community – a mission that extends beyond the patients who walk through our doors. To maximize our impact, we also support various local charities.