Tryon Medical Partners is honored to have been recognized by our peers among North Carolina’s Top Doctors in Business North Carolina and SouthPark Magazine’s list of N.C’s. Top Doctors 2025.
Meet our Tryon N.C’s Top Doctors:
Cardiology
K. Dale Owen, Jr., MD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Dr. Owen is a wonderful person as well as an excellent physician.”
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Dermatology
Laura Y. McGirt, MD, MSCI, FAAD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
What Dr. McGirt has to say: “Practicing medicine means being able to connect with patients on a personal level as we work together to maximize their health and well-being.”
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Uma (Nadiminti) O’Brien, MD, FAAD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Dr. O’Brien is unmatched in her thoroughness, care, communication, and approachability.”
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Patricia K. Roddey, MD, FAAD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Dr. Roddey is an exceptional professional. Always feel listened to and respected.”
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Endocrinology
D. Allen Brantley, MD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Dr. Brantley is a GREAT Doctor! I feel HONORED to get to see him!”
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Gary Rolband, MD
Seeing patients in: Matthews, SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Dr. Rolband is a good man and a great doctor! I was in the medical field for 30 years, he is the best!”
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Charles T. Upchurch, MD
Seeing patients in: Uptown, Matthews, SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Dr. Upchurch is the bomb! He is so kind, caring, understanding, and patient. I wish every doctor I see was just like him. He definitely has a servant heart. I felt so confident that he knew what he was talking about. Plus, he came highly recommended.”
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Gastroenterology
Christopher Ferris, MD, PhD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
What Dr. Ferris has to say: “The patient-doctor relationship is very important to me. I enjoy personal encounters with my patients and families. Those relationships are key to leading successful, jointly developed plans to improve symptoms and long-term health.”
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Gynecology and Sexual Health
Erin M. Stone, MD, FACOG
Seeing patients in: Tryon Women’s Center
Patients are saying: “Dr. Stone is the most caring, professional, thorough, and respectful provider. Her bedside manners are impeccable. I received a personal call from her concerning my labs from my first visit. She went as far as coming into the office early the next day to see me. I trust her with my health and allow her to guide the way with her expertise. I am so glad I found her!”
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Internal Medicine
Anne Barnard, MD
Seeing patients in: Uptown
Patients are saying: “Dr. Barnard is the best! She listens and answers all my questions. I highly recommend her.”
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Alicia Cole, MD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Dr. Cole is professional, compassionate, supportive, and informative. She’s been my care provider happily for many years. I highly recommend and commend her!”
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Peter Copsis, MD
Seeing patients in: Matthews
Patients are saying: “The very best doctor I’ve ever had. He listens and gives sound advice. I feel better today than I did 10 years ago. A very caring person who doesn’t rush, but hears the patient — so refreshing today! Love Dr. Copsis.”
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Tina Kennelly, MD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
Patients are saying: “I couldn’t ask for anyone better – and that’s saying something given that my long-time doctor retired several years ago, and I was fortunate enough to be referred to another great physician.”
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Caroline Pierce, MD
Seeing patients in: Uptown
Patients are saying: “Best doctor I know in Charlotte.”
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Rheumatology
Alison Johnson, MD, FACR
Seeing patients in: Huntersville, SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Of all my health providers, Dr. Johnson is far superior with professionalism, knowledge, kindness, and care. She is reassuring and treats all of my questions as important. I never feel rushed or hurried. I trust her completely to treat and advise me. She’s wonderful!”
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Sleep Medicine
Ehrlich Tan, MD
Seeing patients in: SouthPark
Patients are saying: “Dr. Tan listened to me and took time to hear my concerns. His people skills are outstanding.”