Our providers

Brian Bechtol, PA-C

Brian is licensed to practice by the state of North Carolina and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is a Navy veteran, holding his physician assistant degree from Alderson-Broaddus College. Bechtol is also a member of the Urgent Care Association of America and the North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. He is also certified to perform DOT physicals through the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

Amanda (Mandi) Williams, FNP-C

Mandi and her family recently moved back to North Carolina, and she works mainly in our Morganton office. She has over 18 years of experience working in healthcare, with the last 15 years as a Nurse Practitioner.  She has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Kinesiology and enjoys helping people improve their health and treating acute illnesses. After completing her graduate degree at East Carolina University, she worked in Family Medicine for two years and Emergency Medicine for ten years before moving into the Urgent Care setting in 2020.   She is very passionate about helping people improve their overall well-being, including their spiritual, mental, and physical health.  She is an avid trail runner and enjoys spending time in nature.  Mandi, her husband, and their children enjoy adventures as a family and exploring all that the mountains and towns of western North Carolina offer, along with travel around the United States and internationally.

Courtney Gouge, PA-C

Originally from West Virginia, Courtney joined the UMCV family in February 2019. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Wheeling Jesuit University and her Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Mountain State University. She has previously worked in primary care and is DOT certified. Courtney says she chose to become a PA because of her drive to help people and the fact that the medical field is always changing. She enjoys talking to new people and says her favorite part of her job is seeing something new and interesting every day. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her two dogs.

Kam Mistri, PA-C

A West Virginia native, Kam has lived in North Carolina since 2007. He received his degree from Alderson Broaddus College and has been a Physician Assistant for 23 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, National Commission of Certified Physician Assistants, North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, North Carolina Medical Board, DEA and DOT associations. He is certified to perform DOT physicals through the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners and works in our Hickory and Taylorsville offices. Like many others that chose the profession, Kam says he chose to be a PA because he enjoys working with the public and helping others. He says that being able to help others feel better and seeing positive outcomes is his favorite part about the job. When Kam is not helping patients, he enjoys spending time with his kids and any sport, whether he is watching or playing it.

Kerry Briggs, PA-C

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Kerry Robinson, FNP

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Kristin Teague, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, BS, ATC-L

Kristin was born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina. She received her Doctorate in Health Science from A. T. Still University in Mesa, AZ, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Wingate University in North Carolina. She has been a Physician Assistant for 11 years and an Athletic Trainer for 24 years. Kristin has experience in emergency medicine, sports medicine, digestive disease, and occupational health. She is certified to perform DOT physicals through the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Kristin is a preceptor for PA/NP students and is a mentor for POCN. POCN Mentor Program is the largest PA/NP network nationwide that cultivates professional development, provides peer support, and helps with professional growth. Kristin says she chose to become a PA because she is passionate about medicine and wants to make a difference in a person’s quality of life. Outside work, she enjoys playing golf, skydiving, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Michaela McCall, NP

Michaela was born and raised in Taylorsville, North Carolina, and works primarily in our Hickory office. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner from Gardner-Webb University. Michaela has been in healthcare for 14 years and has worked in critical care, Surgery, and the Emergency Department. She is very passionate about healthcare and says it has always been her dream to be a nurse. After working as a nurse for a few years, her love for the career grew, and she decided to further her education to become a Nurse Practitioner. Her favorite part of her job is caring for and showing genuine compassion to injured or sick people. Outside of work, Michaela enjoys traveling and the new experiences that are gained with each new adventure.

Sara Harmon, PA-C

Sara Harmon joined Urgent Care of Mountain View in 2021 and practices at our Hickory location. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University and a Master of Medical Science from North Greenville University’s Physician Assistant Medicine Program. She is certified by the NCCPA and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Sara has been a Physician Assistant for three years and has experience in Psychiatry, Geriatrics, and Urgent Care. She became involved in medical mission trips at a young age, and the desire to help others first prompted her to become a Physician Assistant.

Tatum Price, PA-C

Tatum received her bachelor’s degree in biology in 2017 and Master’s of Medical Science in 2019 from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. She has worked in healthcare for 10+ years. As a PA, she has recently worked in primary care and transitioned to urgent care in 2022. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors.