. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Jonkers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

. Dr. Handy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15.

. Dr. Van Clampitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

. Dr. Swank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

. Dr. Nida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

. Dr. Deel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

. Dr. Rupe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Central Pain Syndrome, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Kyle Ward, DO, decided on a career in medicine after encouragement from his mother, who was a post anesthesia care unit nurse. After completing his at residency at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he chose to stay in the Appalachian Highlands to practice medicine. Dr. Ward enjoys being able to treat patients of all ages and understands the importance of listening to a patient’s whole story in order to best help them. As a personal philosophy, he believes “in treating each patient as if they were my own family.”. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

Dr. Brijesh Patel, MD, was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands because of the kindness of its people and the beauty of the region. His decision to become a physician was influenced by a significant childhood event involving his brother’s near-drowning, which ignited his calling to pursue a medical career. Dr. Patel enjoyed studying physics in school which helped him find his passion for cardiology. “I believe in empowering patients, ensuring they understand their condition and can recognize early signs of trouble. Partnering with them, I aim to create healthier lives.” Dr. Patel said. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

. Dr. Renfro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

. Dr. Litton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Herb Ladley, MD, MBA, FACC, became a cardiologist because he was captivated by the heart's anatomy and physiology. He joined Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute in 1984, and loves the relationship he's built with patients he's cared for through the decades. He believes that taking time to listen to his patients helps him understand how best to treat them. A native of northern Virginia, Dr. Ladley says he was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands because of the people, the recreational activities and the climate. When he's not working, he enjoys staying fit on the farm. Dr. Ladley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

. Dr. Jastan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Secondary Parkinsonism, Hypertension, and X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia.

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Robert Orlino, MD, FACP, FHM, moved to the Appalachian Highlands to be with his fiancé and enjoy the beauty of the mountains. Inspired by his mother, a registered nurse, Dr. Orlino pursued a medical career, enjoying the “challenge of diagnosing problems.” Driven by a deep passion for patient care, he treats individuals as if they were his own family, always striving to provide the highest level of care. Dr. Orlino recognizes the importance of listening to patients, acknowledging that valuable diagnostic information often comes directly from what patients share. Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Orlino enjoys hiking, biking and woodworking. Dr. Orlino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Litton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Acute Cystitis, Sinusitis, and Familial Hypertension.

. Dr. Hamman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Familial Hypercholesterolemia.