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Holy City Med

Meet the People
Behind Your Care.

Real providers. Real personalities. Real people who are genuinely glad you walked in — across both our Charleston locations.

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10 Providers· Two Charleston Locations· One Consistent Standard of Care

A small team that knows you.

Not a revolving door of strangers.

At Holy City Med, you see whoever is on shift — not a dedicated assigned provider. But this is a small, consistent team. The same faces show up across both locations, sharing the same values and the same standard of care.

Your full health history lives in Elation, our clinical records system. Every provider who sees you walks in already knowing your story — past visits, medications, conditions, and notes. Continuity doesn’t require always seeing the same person when the whole team knows you.

Leadership

The People Who Built This

Holy City Med exists because two people believed deeply that every person deserves real healthcare without the hassle. Frank and Chelsea built it — and they still show up every day to protect what it stands for.

Frank Wells — CEO & Founder, Holy City Med
CEO & Founder
Frank Wells
CEO & Founder, Holy City Med

A Charleston native through and through. Frank spent 12 years as CEO of another urgent and primary care group — growing it, refining it, and eventually exiting in 2018. He launched Holy City Med in January 2020 on a straightforward belief: every person and every family deserves same-day access to real healthcare without insurance standing in the way. That belief is still the engine of everything HCM does.

Daniel Island WorkPlace Impact Co-Founder Seacoast Dream Team · LifeWorks Charleston
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Chief Operating Officer
Chelsea Morrell
Chief Operating Officer, Holy City Med

Chelsea has worked alongside Frank Wells in urgent and primary care for over ten years. That time gave her mastery across every aspect of clinic operations — and confirmed a calling. She considers Holy City Med one of her greatest achievements and is deeply proud of the care this team delivers every single day. Her daily goal: glorify God in the workplace and serve her team well.

Hanahan, SC Time on the water Music

Our Clinical Team

You’ll be seen by
people who actually care.

Ten experienced providers across two locations. Every one of them chose Holy City Med specifically — because they believe in this model of care.

Physicians

Board-Certified Physicians

Dual-board certified. Decades of experience. The clinical foundation that HCM patients trust.

BW
Supervising Physician
Dr. Barry Weissglass
MD • Board-Certified Family Medicine & Occupational Medicine

Dr. Weissglass brings over 40 years of clinical experience in family and occupational medicine to Holy City Med. A graduate of NYU School of Medicine, he completed his residency in Family Medicine at MUSC and holds dual board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He previously held medical leadership roles at Carolina Center for Occupational Health and several other Charleston-area practices.

Family Medicine Occupational Medicine Preventive Care Chronic Disease 40+ Years Experience NYU School of Medicine MUSC Residency
KC
Physician Obesity Medicine
Dr. Kam W. Chan
MD • Board-Certified Family Medicine & Obesity Medicine

With 25+ years of primary care experience, Dr. Chan brings specialist-level depth to Holy City Med’s weight loss programme alongside her comprehensive family medicine practice. She specialises in managing chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and patient education. She is known for taking the time to listen, clearly explaining conditions, and meaningfully involving patients in their care decisions.

Family Medicine Obesity Medicine Chronic Conditions Hypertension & Diabetes Preventive Care 25+ Years Experience
KP

Clinical Director

Kirsten Patterson
MS, PA-C • Clinical Director, Holy City Med

Kirsten is HCM’s Clinical Director and a board-certified PA with a background spanning Family Medicine and Behavioural Health. A graduate of Georgia Southern University (Biology & Sociology) and South University’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies programme, she brings experience across all age groups and is a strong advocate for patient wellness. She believes deeply in empowering people to take an active role in their own health — and it comes through in every interaction.

Family Medicine Behavioural Health All Age Groups Patient Empowerment Georgia Southern → South University MPAS
Provider Team

Our Physician Assistants

Seven board-certified PAs. A breadth of clinical backgrounds that covers everything from emergency medicine to orthopedics to chronic care — all under one roof.

CP
Physician Assistant • Urgent & Primary Care
Cassie Passamonte
MPAS, PA-C • At HCM since November 2023

Cassie has been a practicing PA since 2021, building her clinical foundation in urgent care, primary care, and occupational medicine. Early in her career she volunteered in an emergency department in Nepal — an experience that broadened her clinical perspective in ways classroom training never could. She relocated to Charleston in 2023 and joined HCM shortly after, drawn by the accessible care model and the team’s faith-centered culture.

Urgent Care Primary Care Occupational Medicine
WA Wednesdays · NC Floating Travel & hiking
BE
Physician Assistant • Ortho & Urgent Care
Brian Elston
MPAS, PA-C • Conversational Spanish

Brian brings a well-rounded background across family medicine, urgent care, and orthopedics — and is conversationally proficient in Spanish. His specialist skills in musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, joint injections, and splinting give HCM patients access to orthopedic-level expertise within a primary care setting. Known for clinical confidence, a calm bedside manner, and making sure every patient feels heard and empowered.

Orthopedics Urgent Care Family Medicine Hablo Español
NC Mondays · WA Thursdays Running & cycling Music
AL
Physician Assistant • Weight Loss Lead
Alex Law
PA-C • MUSC Graduate • Virtual Weight Loss Available

Alex graduated from MUSC’s PA programme in 2016 and spent four years in emergency medicine before returning to Charleston. HCM’s model — fast, personal, relationship-based care — turned out to be the right fit. She leads HCM’s medically supervised weight loss programme and is available for virtual weight loss consultations via ZocDoc, as well as primary and urgent care across both locations.

Weight Loss Primary Care Urgent Care Virtual Visits Available
Both Locations Emergency Medicine Background
CV
Physician Assistant • Primary Care
Cassie Venditti
PA-C • Penn State → Salus University, Philadelphia

Cassie studied at Penn State before earning her PA degree from Salus University in Philadelphia, where she also built her early clinical career in primary care. She made the move to Charleston and joined the HCM team, bringing a warm, patient-first approach that fits right in with how Holy City Med does things. Outside the clinic she loves cooking and baking, exploring Charleston’s restaurant scene, reading, and travel.

Primary Care Urgent Care
Both Locations Cooking & baking Travel
WB
Physician Assistant • Urgent Care
Whitney Buckland
PA-C • NC State → Wingate University (2013)

Whitney studied Biological Sciences at NC State and earned her Master’s from Wingate University in 2013. Most of her career has been spent in hospitalist and urgent care medicine — environments that demand fast thinking, confident decision-making, and the ability to handle anything that walks through the door. That high-acuity foundation translates directly into HCM’s walk-in urgent care environment, where it matters most.

Urgent Care Hospitalist Medicine High-Acuity Care
Both Locations
JR
Physician Assistant • At HCM Since 2022
Jessica Roberts
PA-C • Practicing Since 2010 • 15+ Years Experience

Jessica has been practicing for over 15 years across paediatric emergency medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital, urgent care in rural Ohio, occupational medicine, and long-term care across the Lowcountry. She relocated to Charleston in 2016 and has been a proud member of the Holy City Med team since March 2022. That breadth of clinical background means she’s seen a lot — and can handle whatever you bring in.

Urgent Care Occupational Medicine Primary Care 15+ Years Experience
Both Locations Charleston since 2016
TT
Physician Assistant • Emergency & Urgent Care
Tara Thompson
PA-C • Emergency Medicine & Trauma

Tara is an experienced emergency and urgent care clinician who relocated from New York to Charleston in 2023. She brings deep clinical expertise in trauma and emergency medicine — the kind that serves patients well when they walk in with something serious. Known for her ability to work confidently in fast-paced environments and for the genuine compassion she brings to every patient she sees, regardless of urgency level.

Emergency Medicine Trauma Urgent Care
Both Locations Relocated from New York, 2023

Our Care Coordinators

You’ll be greeted by
someone who’s genuinely glad you’re here.

The first face you see sets the tone. At HCM, that tone is warm, welcoming, and ready to help — from the moment you walk in or call.

KJ
Member Growth Specialist
Kristen Jones
Member Growth Specialist • At HCM since 2021

Kristen brings over 20 years of experience from the hospitality industry, where listening, relationship-building, and genuinely caring for people was the whole job. She joined Holy City Med in 2021 with a passion for connecting people — particularly those facing real barriers to care — with a more personal and accessible approach to healthcare. Whether you’re exploring membership for the first time or have questions about what’s covered, Kristen is your person. She’ll make sure you feel supported, not sold to.

Summerville, SC — South Carolina native Mother of three · New grandmother
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Clinical Practice Manager
Amber Shaver
Clinical Practice Manager • With HCM since Day One

Amber has been part of Holy City Med since the very beginning — joining PRN when HCM opened its doors in January 2020 and coming on full-time in December of that year. An LPN by training, she started her healthcare career in long-term care in Homer, NY before relocating to Charleston in 2016. Amber manages the day-to-day operations of the clinic and is passionate about making every single visit feel seamless, efficient, and genuinely welcoming for patients and staff alike.

Charleston, SC since 2016 Reading & local coffee shops Beach & pool life

Business & Growth

The team that keeps
HCM growing.

Behind every clinic visit is a team working to bring more Charleston businesses and families into the Holy City Med family.

Business & Employer Partnerships

Growing Access to Care

Richard and Stephanie work with Charleston businesses to bring Holy City Med’s membership model to entire workforces — so more people get care that actually works.

RD
Business Development
Richard Desjardins
Business Development, Holy City Med

A USC Darla Moore School of Business graduate, Richard has been based in Mount Pleasant since 1995 and spent his career helping businesses improve performance and outcomes. At Holy City Med, he channels that same drive into helping Charleston employers access truly affordable, caring medical care for their teams and families. An active member of Seacoast Community Church, where he serves as Elder, Musician, Coach, and Ministry Leader.

Mount Pleasant since 1995 Triathlete Cellist, Mt. Pleasant Symphony Fishing & boating
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Corporate Wellness
Stephanie Czerwinski
Corporate Wellness, Holy City Med

Stephanie brings 20+ years in the Lowcountry, a Master’s from The Citadel, and a background spanning business development, sales, and event planning. She’s the founder of She Leads Events, a women’s business networking group focused on building real community among entrepreneurs. At Holy City Med, she’s passionate about connecting Charleston businesses with a healthcare benefit that actually delivers for their teams.

Awendaw, SC Former collegiate volleyball She Leads Events Founder East Cooper Baptist Church
Careers

Want to be part
of this team?

Holy City Med is built on a simple belief: that people deserve accessible, no-hassle healthcare — and that the people delivering that care deserve a workplace that values them. If that resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.

Faith-centered workplace culture
Our values shape how we treat each other and how we treat every patient who walks through the door.
A small team with real relationships
You’ll know your colleagues by name. So will your patients. That’s the point.
Two Charleston locations — and growing
West Ashley and North Charleston, with an eye on expanding access across the region.

We’re always open to meeting great clinicians and support staff, even when we’re not actively hiring. Drop us your résumé and tell us why Holy City Med feels like the right fit.

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Tell us a little about yourself and attach your résumé. We’ll be in touch if there’s a fit — and we’ll always keep your information on file.

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