Nelson H. Sturgis, M.D.

Dr. Nelson Sturgis joined SFHC’s staff in 2006 and currently serves pediatric patients at both the Sumter and Pinewood facilities. Dr. Sturgis is a Board Certified Pediatrician, and received his undergraduate degree from Boston University and his doctorate of Medicine from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Prior to his employment with the Center, Dr. Sturgis worked many years as a staff physician at Sumter Pediatrics, was in private practice in Vermont, and served as a pediatrician in the United States Air Force for eight years. Dr. Sturgis and his wife reside in Sumter and have three children and four grandchildren.

Patti joined SFHC’s staff in 1996 as a pediatric nurse. Patti completed her Master’s Degree in Nursing with an emphasis in pediatrics at the University of South Carolina in 1999. Since then she has been practicing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP). Patti is certified by the National Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, and is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. A native of Miami, Florida, Patti and her husband reside in Sumter with their three daughters.

Melinda Carr, PA-C

Melinda joined SFHC’s staff in 2011. Melinda is a board certified Physician Assistant serving the pediatric patients at SFHC. She received her Master’s Degree in Physician Assisting from the Medical University of South Carolina. Melinda specialized in Emergency Medicine before coming to SFHC. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and active in the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, serving as the Vice Present. She also has considerable Medical military experience. Her past experience includes time spent serving in the United States Air Force as an Emergency Medicine Technician and she is currently in the USAF Reserves. She and her husband reside in Sumter.
 

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