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

Justin Davis

Director of Operations

Justin brings a wide range of administrative experience to the NasonCare team, helping ensure that efficiency defines every step of our patients’ healthcare experience. Having worked most recently as Director of Payor Contracting and Health Plan Administration, Justin is passionate about implementing strategies that benefit both patients and the health systems that serve them. Justin, a graduate of Clemson University and The Citadel, is thrilled to return to the Palmetto State after spending a few years on the West Coast – and to join a team known for compassionate, comprehensive care!

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.

Amber Fike, BSN, RN

Registered Nurse

Amber, one of our Registered Nurses, is originally from Pennsylvania and new to the Lowcountry. She attended a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has previous experience in critical care nursing. Amber always strives to make her patients smile and feel comfortable during their experience. She enjoys going to the beach, spending time with her two dogs, and traveling in her spare time.

Amelia Crespo, RN

Registered Nurse

A graduate of Binghamton University in upstate New York, Amelia brings with her over nine years of inpatient clinical experience. She has worked in various specialties throughout the country as both a traveling and staff nurse, and has even spent several months as a volunteer nurse in India and Ghana. Creating meaningful connections with people is one of her biggest passions and she is very excited to join such a wonderful team!

Susan Krol

Radiology Manager & Floor Manager

Susan, a graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, contributes 12 years of trusted experience to the NasonCare team. Susan is not only a radiologic technologist but is also registered in CT and mammography. When she’s not providing high-quality care to patients, Susan enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also loves baking and cheering on her kids at their sporting events.

Beth Kekacs, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

An experienced advanced practitioner specializing in family practice, Beth is equipped to treat a wide variety of conditions. Over her 30-year career in the healthcare industry, Beth has worked hard to develop a good working relationship with every patient – and to provide comprehensive care focused on their overall health and wellness. Beth’s passion for serving others has taken her to Haiti on several mission trips. She also volunteers here at home, helping local families at the Dream Center free clinic in North Charleston. In her free time, Beth enjoys biking, boating and enjoying all the Lowcountry has to offer alongside her husband.

Tom Gilroy

Compliance Officer

Tom brings a wealth of healthcare management experience to the team, having worked in the industry since 1975. Throughout his career, Tom has worked closely with physicians, hospitals and healthcare companies, focused on developing strategic plans, mergers, practice operations, compliance and management. Tom has been involved in over 20 healthcare company start-ups and is an active board member for several healthcare companies. He is also involved in various community programs and has formed Inter-American Restoration Corporation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides medical equipment, clinics and housing for needy families in Central and South America. Tom lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife, Marilyn.

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.