About WHA
Wilmington Health Associates-Caring for your life.
Since 1971, Wilmington Health Associates has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of South Eastern North Carolina. WHA is structured as a multi-specialty clinic with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, WHA is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients.
The care given at WHA facilities is organized around a state of the art electronic medical record. This allows our physicians and nurses to remain in close communication with each other which we feel is critical in today's complex medical system.
WHA provides comprehensive up to date care in multiple medical specialties including cardiology, electrophysiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, neurology, and dermatology. Surgical services include general surgery, vascular surgery, endovascular surgery, colorectal surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, ear-nose-and-throat, as well as urologic surgery including Robotics. Primary care services include family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. Although many physicians at WHA tend to their patients at the hospital, WHA also has a highly specialized group of internists specializing in hospital based medicine.
WHA provides medical services including sleep evaluations, physical therapy, travel clinic, neurodiagnnostic testing, general radiology, CT, and MRI services. WHA is able to perform cardiologic testing including nuclear medicine, echocardiography, pacemaker evaluations, and catheterizations. WHA has a fully integrated vascular laboratory for the evaluation of circulatory problems. WHA dermatology is very active in handling cosmetic problems as well as all forms of skin conditions.
WHA is committed to the well fare of our community whether young or old, whether the problem may be simple or complex. And, we are continually evolving our approach so that needs of our patients are met in as friendly an atmosphere as possible. We strive to be the center of medical and surgical excellence in this community and your health care destination of choice.
WHA offers open access scheduling. Enter into any of our primary care locations such as Internal Medicine and Family Medicine at 1202 Medical Center Drive, Convenient Care-Porter's Neck or the Children's Clinic at 2421 Silver Stream Way. Be seen on your schedule. In 2009 WHA expanded their services to include-Convenient Care. All patients are welcome to our first walk-in same day care facility. Hours are Monday-Friday Noon to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm.
Meet Wilmington Health Associates Administration Team
Jeff James
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff joined Wilmington Health Associates in 2008. As CEO, he is responsible for the strategic vision and direction of Wilmington Health Associates. Prior to joining the group, he was the Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer for Christie Clinic in Champaign, Illinois and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at the Shannon Clinic in San Angelo, Texas.
Chris Bunch
Chief Financial Officer
With over 10 years of public accounting experience, Chris joined Wilmington Health Associates in 2007 as our Chief Financial Officer. Chris graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 1996 with a B.A. in Economics and a Minor in History. He attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington achieving a Master of Science in Accountancy in June 1998.
Dr. Jonathan Hines
Board President
Dr. Hines joined the Wilmington Health Associates Internal Medicine team in 1997 and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors. Dr. Hines graduated and completed his Residency program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas. He is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. John Pasquariello
Medical Director
Dr. Pasquariello has been a team member of Wilmington Health Associates since 1989 and currently serves as our Medical Director. Dr. Pasquariello graduated from Georgetown University Medical School. He completed his Internship and Residency programs at Grady Memorial Hospitals, Emory University. Dr. Pasquariello is board certified in Internal Medicine. He has clinical interests in geriatric medicine, cardiovascular risk reduction and pre-operative evaluations.
Kelly Schaudt
Senior Director of Lean Operations
Kelly joined Wilmington Health Associates in 2010 as Senior Director of Lean Operations. Kelly oversees and leads the group's Lean healthcare operations. She is responsible for ensuring that the process improvements throughout the organization—which focus on quality, customer service, and employee growth and development—align with our strategic plan and vision. Prior to joining Wilmington Health Associates, Kelly was the Director of Continuous Improvement & Marketing at Christie Clinic in Champaign, Illinois. At Christie Clinic, she played an integral role in establishing the clinic's brand image in the community and building a foundation for its Lean cultural transformation. Kelly received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
