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CF Care Team

Get to know the Physicians and CF Care Team members you see in clinic and around the hospital. The multi-disciplinary approach to CF care means patients & families spend a lot of time with healthcare providers from various disciplines. Take some time to read the CF Care Team member bios so you feel comfortable with and connected to the team!

What is a Multi-Disciplinary Care Team?

Since cystic fibrosis is a complex disease, it requires a team approach the CF patient at the center. Your CF Care Team includes a group of CF health care professionals who partner with you to provide specialized, comprehensive CF care. Our Atrium Health Cystic Fibrosis Care Team includes pediatric and adult physicians, nurses, dietician,. psychologists, respiratory therapists, and more!

CF Care Team Members

Select a Care Team member's photo below to read bio!
Anderson
Irene Andersen
Bennett
Bridgette Bennett
Blevins
Kendra Belvins, MSN, RN, CPN
Blevins
Bridget Boatner
Clark
Ellison (White) Clark, MS, RDN, LDN
Coggins
Kenneth G. Coggins, MD
Conner
Cynthia Conner, RN
Draper
Kat Draper
Glenn
Leslie Glenn
Glenn
Shalu Garcha
Goodman
Jennifer Goodman RD, LD, CNSC
Held
Zack Held, PhD
Jorgensen
Beth Jorgensen, LCSW
Knight
Eileen Knight
Schellhase
Dennis E Schellhase, MD

Pediatric CF Care Team

Irene Anderson — Respiratory Therapist
Bridgette Bennett — Nurse Practitioner
KENDRA BLEVINS, MSN, RN, CPN — CF Nurse Navigator
BRIDGET BOATNER – NURSE PRACTITIONER, INPATIENT
CYNTHIA CONNER, RN
Kat Draper — BSN, RN, CPN
SHALU GARCHA — Quality Improvement Coach
LESLIE GLENN — PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Jennifer Goodman RD, LD, CNSC — PEDIATRIC CF DIETICIAN
Zack Held, PhD
BETH JORGENSEN, LCSW — Clinical Social Worker
EILEEN KNIGHT — RRT
Dennis E Schellhase, MD — ​CF Center Director, Pediatric Program Director

Adult CF Care Team

Ellison (White) Clark, MS, RDN, LDN — Adult CF Dietician
Kenneth G. Coggins, MD
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Charlotte CF Families website and CF Family Advisory Board are operated by local CF families with the guidance of the Atrium Health Cystic Fibrosis Program. No advice or recommendations on this page should be taken above that of your CF Care Team. Every person with CF is different. The advice and suggestions on this page are simply a guide to help families feel connected and informed. 
Last Published November2020 
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • MEET THE CF CARE TEAM
    • CONTACT
  • RESOURCES
    • COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
    • Virtual Care
    • Programs & Opportunities for CF Families
    • Financial Assistance
    • Support Groups
    • Mental Health
    • Legal Aid
    • Nutrition & Supplements
    • Newsletter
  • WHAT IS...
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Antibiotic Resistance
    • Bronchodilator
    • Chest X-Ray
    • Hypertonic Saline
    • Inhaled Antibiotics
    • Labs / Blood Work
    • Mucus Thinners
    • Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
    • PEP Device
    • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
    • Pulmozyme / Dornase Alfa
    • Sputum Cultures
    • Sweat Test
  • EVENTS
    • 2020 CF Education Day Recap
  • NEWS & UPDATES