Hello, my name is Mitchell Brown and I am very excited to be joining MAHEC Boone’s Family Medicine residency.

I was born and raised in Mount Airy, NC and have always felt called to serve the residents of the mountains and foothills of Western NC. After graduating high school I was recruited to be the kicker for the Campbell University football team. I found those four years of playing and studying at Campbell a rigorous but rewarding opportunity.

Upon considering a career in medicine, I began working as a CNA at my local hospice home. The work I did in this setting solidified my decision to pursue medicine and instilled in me the importance of treating the person as opposed to just their illness. These formative experiences guided my decision to stay at Campbell for my medical education. Going through medical school I developed an interest in rural, underserved, and geriatric populations. I find it especially fulfilling preventing and limiting serious illnesses in these groups but really have a wide range of clinical interests.

My pursuits outside of medicine include hiking, golfing, gardening, cooking, watching sports, and collecting sports memorabilia. My favorite sports teams are pretty typical for a North Carolinian (Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Atlanta Braves). I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve this area!

Hi! I’m Evelyn Frederick. I split my childhood between San Diego, California and Dallas, Texas before my family settled in South Carolina in 2010.

I earned a B.S. in Genetics from Clemson University and have a professional background working as a medical scribe, which is where I developed my passion for family medicine and serving underrepresented populations. I attended medical school at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. At Campbell, I directed the student-run Mobile Clinic that provided healthcare to the migrant farmworkers of Harnett and its surrounding communities.

I am thrilled to be a resident with MAHEC Boone! I initially connected with the program’s emphasis on community outreach and rural health. I also truly believe the leadership team cares about my personal wellness and will guide me thoroughly on my path to being a full-spectrum family physician. My medical interests include women’s health, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and addressing healthcare disparities in underserved populations.

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, hiking, brewery hopping, podcasts (of the murder variety), and being the best dog mom to my dog, Gustavo.

Hello! My name is Katherine Henry Justo, and I grew up just outside New Orleans, Louisiana. I attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for my undergrad (Geaux Tigers!) and received two bachelor degrees in my four years on campus – one in biology and one in business management. After college, I headed to Tulane University in New Orleans and received my master’s degree in cell and molecular biology. Soon after I began at LSU New Orleans, earning my medical degree. My academic career and personal life sparked my interest in primary care, and I have special interest in women’s health and psychiatry. While interviewing for residency, I was captured by the beautiful landscapes and friendly people in Boone. I am honored to be in the North Carolina Highlands to serve such a unique and awesome community for my residency training.

Outside of medicine I enjoy sewing, baking, and hiking. My favorite thing to do is spend time with my husband, Tyler, and my dog, George.

Hello, I am Zack Lindsey! I grew up in Linville, NC, and my family has been in western NC since the 1700s. I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad and then East Tennessee State Quillen College of Medicine for medical school. It was always my intention to do rural family medicine, and I was fortunate to be selected for the Rural Primary Care Track at ETSU. My experiences in the program confirmed my passion. When it came time to choose a residency program, Boone was a natural fit. I’m excited to come full circle and further my medical education in the same hospital where I was born!

My professional interests include a little bit of everything. That’s why I chose family medicine. I look forward to becoming an experienced physician treating patients of all ages and walks of life. In my free time I can often be found outdoors hiking, fishing or skiing in the mountains I call home.

Hi! My name is Savannah Puckett and I’m originally from the town of Mocksville, NC. After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Radiologic Science, I worked for two years as a CT Technologist in Winston-Salem. I then moved to Tallahassee, Florida to pursue my medical degree at Florida State University and I am so excited to be returning to the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains where I spent my childhood summers.

Throughout my life, I have always been passionate about family medicine and have hoped to provide exceptional healthcare to rural Appalachian communities, with a focus on decreasing the need for specialist referrals, substance abuse treatment/recovery, and end-of-life care. Practicing family medicine allows me to build long-term relationships with my patients and create a healthier community and I eventually hope to settle down and practice in rural Appalachia.

In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and two bonus daughters, as well as my three cats, Golden Retriever, and Husky. I enjoy playing the fiddle, quilting, hiking, whitewater kayaking, and attempting to grow vegetables.

Hello! My name is Rachel Reed, and I am so grateful to be training at the Boone Family Medicine Residency Program!

I am originally from Midway, Tennessee, a small rural community nestled among the hills near the Appalachian Mountains. I attended Wake Forest University for my undergraduate education and earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and minor in mathematics. During this time in my educational journey, I discovered that medicine presented the unique opportunity to combine my affinity for science with my commitment to serve both the individuals around me and my community as a whole. Thus, after a gap year, I attended Wake Forest School of Medicine and graduated in May 2023. My earnest hope is to practice full-scope Family Medicine and serve Appalachian rural and underserved communities throughout my career.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, baking, hiking, and spending time with my two dogs, Callie and Maddie. I shared a love of cultivating flowering plants with my late grandmother, so I love tending to my orchids indoors and my growing flower garden outdoors. My other passion outside of medicine is aiding with livestock management on my family’s cow-calf operation in Tennessee.