Our Providers
Providers
Charles A. Withers, II, MD
Rheumatologist
Dr. Withers is a native of Washington, DC and has lived in North Carolina for over 20 years. He enjoys running and playing soccer in his spare time and is an active member of his church. One of his greatest joys is spending time with his wife and 3 young children. +Undergraduate: Swarthmore College (2002) +Medical School: Duke University (2008) +Internal Medicine Internship: Duke University (2009) +Internal Medicine Residency: Duke University (2011) +Rheumatology Fellowship: Duke University (2013) +Awards & Honors Aspen Health Forum, fellow (2007) Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award (2008) +Research Experience National Institutes of Health (2002) Thomas Jefferson University (2003-2004) Duke University Medical Center (2007, 2013) +Recent Publication Withers, C.A., George, R.L., and Keenan, R.T. Diagnosis and management of gout: an update. JCOM. 2012. 19 (11):519-527.
Catherine Danford, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Catherine is a native of Ohio who then lived in Florida for 4 years before coming to NC. She loves to help patients really understand their disease processes and introduce new and effective ways to improve their everyday lives. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, trying new Charlotte restaurants with her husband and friends, and especially walks with her dogs, Poppy and Winston. +Undergraduate: University of Akron (2017) +Graduate: University of South Florida (2021) +Experience ---Allergy and Rheumatology Associates (2021-2022) ---University of South Florida Rheumatology Department (2021)
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Joey McCracken, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Joey is originally from Missouri but was raised in the Charlotte area. He is passionate about the diagnosis and management of systemic autoimmune diseases, with a particular interest in patient education and improving long-term outcomes through early recognition and prompt treatment of disease. He believes that a strong patient-provider partnership is key to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients. Outside of medicine, Joey enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and camping, as well as pursuing woodworking as a hobby. Above all, his most important role is caring for and spending time with his wife and son. +Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2017) +Graduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Physician Assistant Studies (2020) +Clinical Eperience: Shanahan Rheumatology and Immunotherapy (2021–2026) +Professional Involvement ---Guest Lecturer in Rheumatology, Campbell University Physician Assistant Program ---Professional organizations - RhAPP, NCRA, AAPA