Meet our Primary Care Providers
Madeleine Cutrone-Accomazzo, M.D.
Nicole Deschenes, F.N.P
Nicole Deschenes is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from Regis College in Weston, MA then earned her Nurse Practitioner Master’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2013. Mrs. Deschenes practiced family medicine in Rhode Island and North Carolina before joining Davidson Family Medicine in 2018. She is passionate about providing compassionate, culturally-competent, and comprehensive care for all ages. Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter especially outdoors enjoying the North Carolina weather.
Nicole DeSantis, D.O.
Dr. Nicole DeSantis was born in Wisconsin and graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee with a BS in Biomedical Sciences. She earned her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Dr. DeSantis enjoys delivering comprehensive primary care to people of all ages and has particular interests in women’s health, pediatrics, mental health, and outpatient procedures (including IUD and nexplanon insertion/removal, pap smears, skin biopsies, skin tag removal, joint injections, and more!)
She believes that each patient is unique and deserves an individualized approach to medicine. She hopes to help her patients feel supported and knowledgeable in making medical decisions and confident in achieving their goals. In her spare time, Dr. DeSantis enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring local restaurants, skiing, traveling, and relaxing on the beach. She fell in love with the state of North Carolina and is thrilled to join the Davidson community!
Deanna Dillon, F.N.P.
Deanna is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and she earned her Nurse Practitioner Master’s Degree from Duke University. She practiced family medicine in the foothills of North Carolina before joining Davidson Family Medicine in 2021. Deanna provides comprehensive medical care for all ages and particularly enjoys working with children.
Tim Kelley, P.A.
Tim is a board-certified Physician Assistant. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and St. Louis University, where he received his degree in Physician Assistant studies. He has worked for 22 years in Family Medicine, initially working in Chicago before relocating to the Lake Norman area 15 years ago. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons as well as following them around in their sporting endeavors.
Ioanna Kosti, LCSW
Ioanna Kosti, LCSW is a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist at Davidson Family Medicine, an Avance Care practice in Davidson, North Carolina.
Ioanna holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has experience as a community mental health social worker and as an outpatient psychotherapist. Her training and interests include neurodevelopment, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Ioanna uses a variety of evidence-based practices to help individuals and their loved ones manage and understand conditions such as depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, trauma, and grief. She primarily employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy, among other evidence-based approaches, when working with individuals and families.
Originally from Greece and speaking Greek, Ioanna now resides in Charlotte, NC, with her husband and son. She enjoys reading, hiking, binge-watching series, and spending time with family and friends.
Rebecca Montgomery, M.D.
Dr. Becky Montgomery is originally from Kentucky and received her medical degree from the University of Kentucky. She is board-certified in Family Medicine and has practiced in the Lake Norman area since 2002. Most of her career has been in private practice but also has experience in urgent care medicine and physician assistant training.
Emmett Montgomery, M.D.
John Roberts, M.D.
John Roberts, MD is a board-certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine Physician providing care to patients at Davidson Family Medicine. Dr. Roberts is licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina and South Carolina. He earned his undergraduate and medical degree at Louisiana State University. He then completed his psychiatry residency, and fellowships in anxiety disorders and substance abuse at the Medical University of South Carolina
Before joining Avance, Dr. Roberts served for several years as an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina and as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. He has published multiple peer reviewed articles and won several teaching awards. He has lectured throughout the country on psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, ADHD and the neurobiology of substance use disorders. He served as the Medical Director for 17 years at the nationally acclaimed Pavillon International Treatment Center and has worked extensively with health care professionals and attorneys in recovery and served as a treatment provider for Professional Health Programs and Judges and Lawyers Assistance Programs throughout the country. While working at the Medical University of South Caroliana, he served as a treatment provider for the NFL. Dr. Roberts has received referrals from around the country, and leading experts in psychiatry and substance abuse have referred their family members to Dr. Roberts for evaluation and treatment.
Dr. Roberts has a passion for diagnosing and treating psychiatric and co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders focusing on bio-psycho-social issues and integrating psychopharmacology, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and 12 step recovery. His goal is to destigmatize mental health and substance use disorders and educate patients and family members on the disease model of psychiatric and substance use disorders and various treatment modalities.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing below average golf and pickleball, and performing as a vocalist in various settings
Shannon Roche, D.O.
Dr. Roche is originally from Massachusetts and graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Massachusetts and has been practicing in the Charlotte area since 2019. Dr. Roche enjoys caring for the whole family, performing osteopathic manipulation, and office procedures. In her time off, she enjoys hiking, exploring the area’s restaurants with her husband, and playing with her dog Reggie.
Sarah Shore, F.N.P
Sarah Shore is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in registered nursing from UNC Charlotte and then earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Duke University. Sarah practiced family medicine in Charlotte before joining Davidson Family Medicine. She is passionate about providing compassionate, holistic, comprehensive care for all ages. Sarah enjoys building relationships with her patients and works hard to educate and empower them to make optimal decisions regarding their health. When not working Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, usually with a good cup of coffee in hand!
Jessica Stoiber, MS, RDN, LDN, CDES
Jessica Stoiber, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, is a Registered Dietitian at Davidson Family Medicine, An Avance Care Practice in Davidson, North Carolina.
She completed her dietetic internship at Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina and earned her Master’s degree from Winthrop University in South Carolina. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University at Buffalo, where she double-majored in Health and Human Services and Psychology.
With experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Jessica has worked with a wide range of conditions. She takes a compassionate approach to nutrition, understanding that each patient has a unique background. Her aim is to educate and support patients to help them make sustainable lifelong changes.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time listening to music, staying active, watching shows, listening to podcasts and spending time with her family and friends.
Aubrey Wheeler, M.D.
Aubrey Wheeler, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician providing care to patients at Davidson Family Medicine, an Avance Care practice in Davidson, North Carolina.
Originally from Waycross, Georgia, he was inspired by the impact his father and other family practitioners had on their local community. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Georgia. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency training in family medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
During residency, Dr. Wheeler pursued additional training in integrative medicine at the Andrew Weil Center in Tucson, Arizona, with a focus on longevity, prevention, nutrition, mind-body techniques, and supplements/botanicals. His approach to care is rooted in the belief that the body has an innate capacity to heal. He is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centered care that addresses the physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of health, with an emphasis on prevention and long-term wellness.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Wheeler enjoys live music, photography, specialty coffee, college football, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Craig White, M.D.
Dr. Craig White is a familiar face to many Lake Norman residents. He grew up in the area, attending North Mecklenburg High School and Davidson College. He then obtained his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. White has been chosen by his physician colleagues as a Top Doctor (Charlotte Magazine) from 2013-2023. Dr. White is also co-founder of the Free Clinic of Our Towns.
Debbie Witkin, F.N.P.
Debbie Witkin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who is a 1999 Master’s Graduate of Vanderbilt University. Since then, she has worked in family practice in the Lake Norman area, delivering comprehensive primary care, including preventive health services, disease management, and patient education. Debbie particularly enjoys working with women and adolescents.
Madeleine Cutrone-Accomazzo, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician providing care to patients at Davidson Family Medicine in Davidson, North Carolina.
She earned her medical degree from East Carolina University. Dr. Cutrone-Accomazzo delivers comprehensive primary care with special interests in women’s health, mental health, and the care of patients with substance use disorders. She is passionate about creating a welcoming environment where patients feel truly heard and understood, and she values building lasting relationships to support whole-person health.
A Charlotte native, Dr. Cutrone-Accomazzo is grateful for the opportunity to serve her home community. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, gardening, and singing in community choirs. She and her husband love spending weekends at the local farmers market or gathered with family over a big Italian dinner.