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July 2007

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The Schools Report

Go to any town or city in America and you’ll likely find people complaining about at least one thing: their public school system. It could very well be that most school systems across the...

Farm to Fork

Fifteen years ago, when Sammy and Melinda Koenigsberg tried to interest Charlotte restaurants in their locally grown, organic vegetables, they could scarcely have met a colder shoulder.

Sports-2

College athlete Chris Leak For a while there, it was beginning to seem like “Everybody Hates Chris” in Gator Nation. When you are part of a big-time college football program like the...

Shopping

Place you never knew existed but have to try The Spa at Neiman Marcus From here on out, every trip you make to NM should include a scheduled visit to the store’s spa. Yes, spa. These lush...

Service

Wax (eyebrow and bikini) Beth Solomon at Charles Grayson Spa Like a good hairstylist, a great brow/bikini waxer inspires loyalty. Solomon is that person. Starting at $17, she shapes your brows to...

People

Blowhard Sheriff Jim Pendergraph First, the tough-talking Pendergraph spouts off to the newspaper that he’s the only one doing anything about illegal immigration, then he refuses to talk...

Nightlife

Girls’ night out Dean & DeLuca Wine Room Maybe it’s the fact that the place is surrounded by some of the best boutiques in town, but the ladies love Dean & DeLuca’s wine...

Food & Drink

2007 Editorial Selections for the Best of the Best in Charlotte. Originally published in the May 2007 issue. Restaurant for groups Cantina 1511 Now with a Ballantyne as well as a Dilworth location,...

Family & Kids

Place to go after school YMCA of Greater Charlotte Nearly 1,500 students in the Charlotte region leave school each day and head to the YMCA. Instructors promote important traits and values such as...

Essentially Charlotte

Place to take visitors Levine Museum of the New South/ Mert’s Heart and Soul Charlotte hasn’t always been about banks, and no place explains that better than Levine Museum of the New...

Arts & Culture

All-around actor/actress Susan Roberts Knowlson Whether she’s a benevolent witch (The Wizard of Oz) or a neglected wife (The Last Five Years), Susan Roberts Knowlson excels on stage. Flights...

2007 Best Of the Best

There are the good, the better, and then there are the best. But we don’t just stop there…we present to you the Best Of the Best (BOB) for 2007. These are the people, places, and...

Diagnosis Charlotte

Rising costs, two dominant hospital systems, no medical school—just how healthy is the state of healthcare in the Queen City? We talked to local physicians to find out

Top Doctors - Surgery (Cardiovascular)

Charles EdwardsHawthorne Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons1718 East 4th Street, Suite 701Charlotte, NC 28204704-316-5100  Mark ReamesSanger Clinic1001 Blythe Boulevard, Suite...

Top Doctors - Gynecologic Oncology

Guilherme H. CantuariaPresbyterian Gynecologic Oncology200 Hawthorne LaneCharlotte, NC 28204704-384-8200James B. HallCarolinas Medical CenterBlumenthal Cancer Center1025 Morehead Medical Drive,...

Top Doctors - By the Numbers

15.1 — Percent of Mecklenburg County population under age 65 that had no health insurance in 200517.3 — Percent in state$74.50 — Average cost of a doctor’s visit in...

Top Doctors - Surgery (General)

Craig EvansCharlotte Surgical Group, PA1918 Randolph Road, Suite 130Charlotte, NC 28207704-364-8100Wyatt FowlerCarolina Surgical Clinic of Charlotte2104 Randolph RoadCharlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Puneet AggarwalCarolinas Rehabilitation3030 Randolph RoadCharlotte, NC 28211704-512-4400 Sonya RissmillerCarolinas Rehabilitation1100 Blythe BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28203800-634-2256John...

Straight from the Source

Quotes from the doctors we surveyed.

Top Doctors - Surgery (Hand)

James BoatrightOrthoCarolina1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28204704-323-2000John GaulOrthoCarolina1915 Randolph RoadCharlotte, NC 28207704-323-2000Lois OsierOrthoCarolina1915...

Top Doctors - Diagnostic Radiology

W. Stuart HartleyCharlotte Radiology, PA1701 East Boulevard        Charlotte, NC 28236704-334-7800James H. Oliver IIICharlotte Radiology, PA1701 East...

Top Doctors - Gastroenterology

Oscar S. Brann Mecklenburg Medical Group—Museum3030 Randolph Road, Suite 200Charlotte, NC 28211704-302-8200Thomas J. GaviganCarolina Gastroenterology2015 Randolph Road, Suite 208Charlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Pediatrics (General)

Herbert W. Clegg IIEastover Pediatrics2600 East7th Street, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28204704-384-8800Jeffrey ClevelandCharlotte Pediatric Clinic4501 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 100Charlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - FAQ

Everything you ever wanted to know about Charlotte magazine’s Top Doctors list

Top Doctors - Surgery (Orthopedic)

Robert AndersonOrthoCarolina1001 Blythe Boulevard, Suite 200Charlotte, NC 28203704-373-0544Jerry BarronBarron & Homesley Orthopedic Specialists 449 North Wendover Road, Suite A Charlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Otolaryngology

John R. BlumerCharlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates6035 Fairview RoadCharlotte, NC 28210704-295-3000William M. Caldwell, Jr.Mecklenburg Ear Nose & Throat Associates1918 Randolph Road,...

Top Doctors - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Beverly A. BelleMidtown Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates PA 1718 East 4th Street, Suite 707Charlotte, NC 28204704-344-1000Cary N. Fishburne, Jr.Bradford Clinic—Matthews1450 Matthews...

Top Doctors - Opthalmology

David J. BrowningCharlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates6035 Fairview RoadCharlotte, NC 28210704-295-3000Charles MarshallHorizon Eye Care135 South Sharon Amity Road, Suite 100Charlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Allergy & Immunology

John T. KlimasCarolina Asthma and Allergy Center, PAEastover Medical Park III2630 East 7th Street, Suite 100Charlotte, NC 28204704-372-7900John G. NorrisCarolina Asthma and Allergy Center,...

Top Doctors - Infectious Diseases

James M. HortonCarolinas Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine1000 Blythe BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28208704-355-2000Philip C. LackeyI.D. Consultants, PA4539 Hedgemore Drive, Suite...

Top Doctors - Pulmonary Diseases

Carmine DaltoPresbyterian Pulmonary & Critical Care1900 Randolph Road, Suite 216Charlotte, NC 28207704-384-9900Stuart J. GarnerPresbyterian Pulmonary & Critical Care1900 Randolph Road,...

Top Doctors - Neurology

Aristides E. ChaconasPresbyterian Neurology Center 1918 Randolph Road, Suite 400Charlotte, NC 28207704-384-9437 Andrea L. DiedrichCarolina Neurology Center3541 Randolph Road, Suite 101Charlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Otology/Laryngology/Rhinology

William M. Caldwell, Jr. Mecklenburg Ear Nose & Throat1918 Randolph Road, Suite 310Charlotte, NC 28207704-376-1220Steven GoldCharlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates6035 Fairview...

Top Doctors - Nephrology

Paul S. BlakeSoutheast Renal Associates Charlotte2301 West Morehead Street, Suite ACharlotte, NC 28208704-333-4217Henry D. CremisiSoutheast Renal Associates Charlotte2301 West Morehead Street,...

Top Doctors - Hematology/Oncology

James F. BoydOncology Specialists of Charlotte, PA2711 Randolph Road, Suite 100Charlotte, NC 28207704-342-1900Wendy G. BrickMecklenburg Medical Group—Morehead1025 Morehead Medical Drive,...

Top Doctors - Internal Medicine

Jimmie W. AdcockFirst Charlotte Physicians100 North Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28202704-384-7085Raymond BianchiMyers Park Internal Medicine1350 South King DriveCharlotte, NC 28207704-446-1242Charles...

Top Doctors - Occupational Medicine

Lawrence W. RaymondCarolinas Medical CenterEastland Family Practice5516 Central AvenueCharlotte, NC 28212704-446-1000

Top Doctors - Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine

John R. AllbertPresbyterian Maternal and Fetal Medicine Associates1718 East 4th Street, Suite 404Charlotte, NC 28204704-384-5701Gerald Berkowitz Presbyterian Hospital Matthews1500 Matthews Township...

Top Doctors - Anesthesiology

Joseph P. CoyleCarolinas Medical Center1000 Blythe BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28203704-355-2372Joseph P. DuceyPresbyterian Anesthesia Associates200 Hawthorne LaneCharlotte, NC 28204704-384-4274Brian T....

Charlotte Top Doctors 2007 - The List

The 2007 Top Doctors List features 265 physicians in 39 specialties chosen by their peers. View the list divided by specialty (* - includes Pediatric physicians for the specialty):Allergy &...

Top Doctors - Surgery (Vascular)

Jeremiah HollemanSanger Clinic1001 Blythe Boulevard, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28203704-373-0212Paul OrlandSoutheast Surgical Specialists1918 Randolph Road, Suite 500Charlotte, NC 28207704-342-8105Tim...

Top Doctors - Plastic Surgery

Stephan FinicalCharlotte Plastic Surgery2215 Randolph RoadCharlotte, NC 28207704-372-6846Stanley Getz Carolinas Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery900 East BoulevardCharlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Radiology

Stuart HartleyCharlotte Radiology1701 East BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28203704-334-7800James OliverCharlotte Radiology1701 East BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28203704-334-7800Shawn P. QuillinMecklenburg...

Cops and Robbers-2

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers James Franklin and Michael King wanted to be partners because they think alike. Truth is, they kind of look alike, too: stereotypically all-American, with...

Top Doctors - Medical Genetics

J. Edward SpenceCarolina’s Medical Center Department of Pediatrics1000 Blythe BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28203704-355-3159

Top Doctors - Cardiology

John E. AlexanderMid Carolina Cardiology, PA 1718 East 4th Street, Suite 501Charlotte, NC 28204704-343-9800Akinyele O. AlukoMid Carolina Cardiology, PA 1718 East 4th Street, Suite 501Charlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Geriatric Medicine

Danny HoneycuttSenior Health Connection7903 Providence Road, Suite 100Charlotte, NC 28277704-543-4360Darlyne MenscerCarolinas Medical CenterEastland Family Practice5516 Central AvenueCharlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Dermatology

Holly V. DeBuysMecklenburg Medical Group3541 Randolph Road, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28211704-365-0760Libby EdwardsMid-Charlotte Dermatology and Research4335 Colwick Road, Suite DCharlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Family Practice

Karl BarkleyUniversity Family Physicians10310 Mallard Creek RoadCharlotte, NC 28262704-510-8000Ron BeamonDavidson Clinic705 Griffith Street, Suite 100Davidson, NC 28036704-892-7905Lee...

Top Doctors - Surgery (Colon and Rectal)

Brian JerbyCharlotte Colon and Rectal Surgery2015 Randolph Road, Suite 201Charlotte, NC 28207704-333-1259John MorrisonCharlotte Colon and Rectal Surgery2015 Randolph Road, Suite 201Charlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

John B. Clark, Jr.Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates1900 Randolph Road, Suite 900Charlotte, NC 28207704-377-2424Sidney M. FletcherPresbyterian Hospital Charlotte 200 Hawthorne...

Top Doctors - Reproductive Endocrinology

Paul MarshburnCarolinas Medical CenterWomen’s Institute1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 500Charlotte, NC 28204704-355-3149Nancy TeaffREACH1524 East Morehead StreetCharlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Allergy & Immunology-2

John T. KlimasCarolina Asthma and Allergy Center, PAEastover Medical Park III2630 East 7th Street, Suite 100Charlotte, NC 28204704-372-7900John G. NorrisCarolina Asthma and Allergy Center,...

Top Doctors - Psychiatry

John E. HumphreyEastover Psychological and Psychiatric Group3303 Latrobe DriveCharlotte, NC 28211704-362-2663Scott LurieEastover Psychological and Psychiatric Group3303 Latrobe DriveCharlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Urology

Jacques GanemCharlotte Urology Associates1718 East 4th Street, Suite 807Charlotte, NC 28204704-375-5755Pierce IrbyMcKay Urology1023 Edgehill Road, SouthCharlotte, NC 28207704-355-8686John...

Top Doctors - Endocrinology

Allen BrantleyMecklenburg Medical Group3541 Randolph Road, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28211704-365-0760Roberta S. BrackenPresbyterian Endocrinology & Osteoporosis Consultants1918 Randolph Road,...

Top Doctors - Surgery (Neurological)

Tim Adamson Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates225 Baldwin AvenueCharlotte, NC 28204704-376-1605Anthony AsherCarolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates225 Baldwin AvenueCharlotte, NC...

Top Doctors - Rheumatology

Bruce HillCrossroads Arthritis & Wellness Center300 Billingsley Road, Suite 204Charlotte, NC 28211704-333-4900Robert KipnisArthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas1918 Randolph...

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