Lower Cape Fear LifeCare provides the highest level of care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Learn more about our experienced team and physicians.
Leadership Guided By Experience and Compassion
LifeCare’s leadership team brings together clinical expertise, operational insight, and a deep commitment to our mission. From our executive leaders to our physician team, each plays a vital role in guiding compassionate, high-quality care for patients, families, and the communities we serve.
Karen Brubaker Miller, MSW
President and CEO
Missy Combs, RN, CHPCA
Chief Clinical Officer
Deric Weiss, MD, FACP
Chief Medical Officer and Clinical Director
Tim King
Chief Operating Officer
Jessica Beardsley
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jason Pisani
Vice President of Finance
Lisa Corwin-Evans
Vice President of Clinical Operations,
Patient Care Services
Eric Walker
Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Community Engagement
Doronda Stroud-Garm
Vice President of Quality and Compliance
Dwight Blair, MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician New Hanover County
Melissa Braunsteiner, MD, HMDC
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician New Hanover
Nathan Craig, DO
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician Bladen, Columbus and Robeson Counties
Kelly Erola, MD, FAAHPM, FAAFP
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
New Hanover County
Jennifer Johnson, DO
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
Brunswick County
Rebecca Lee, MD, HMDC
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
Brunswick County
Jake Phillips, DO
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
Onslow and Pender Counties
Kenton Sanders, MD, HMDC
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
New Hanover County
Maria Sturchler, MD, EdD, HMDC
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
New Hanover County
