Northeast

Beverly Y. Simons, MD

• Medical Director - Doctors Care Northeast
• Graduated from the Emory School of Medicine
• Honorary Medical Degree from the Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
• Certified by the American Board of Family Physicians
• Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Association of Black Cardiologists, Columbia Medical Society, National Black Women's Health Project, South Carolina Medical Association's Task Force for Free Clinics and South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians
• Awarded Veterans Administration Fellowship (Speech Pathology), National Medical Fellowship, Human Values in Medicine Award and Regional Public Health Service Award of Merit
• Frequent Medical Conference speaker
• Participant of the South Carolina Legislature's Doctor of the Day Program. Past Board Member of Big Brothers and Sisters, Columbia Chapter. Past Vice President for Allied Health (Emory University Alumni Association)

Paul C. Akers, MD

• Medical Degree, Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
• Master of Science in Microbiology, Medical University of South Carolina
• Bachelor of Science in Bacteriology and Immunology, University of North Carolina
• Previous experience as a Primary Care Physician at the University of South Carolina Athletic Department

Leland E. George, PA

• Certified Physician Assistant
• PA degree from University of Nebraska of Medicine, Omaha
• Undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska
• Retired US Air Force Major
• Additional training at USAF Hospital, Eglin Air Force Base, FL
• Combat Casualty Care Course - Oct. 1984
• Meritorious Service with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters (3 awards total)
• Air Force Commendation Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
• Basic Life Support Instructor Training - Sept. 1991-Current
• ACLS, ATLS trained
• Emergency Services Management Course - Oct. 1991
• Former CFO/Vice President of Carolina Clinical Research Association
• Member board of directors of the Irmo Music Foundation
• Member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir
• Private Pilot
• PA George enjoys flying, cycling, travel and family history

Kristine McGruder, MD

• Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
• Bachelor of Science in Business, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
• Member of the American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Surgeons and American Medical Women’s Association
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Volunteer experience includes: Salvation Army Homeless Clinic, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta Food Bank and United Way