Thoughtful Care and Personal Attention

Our Team

The Biltmore Medical doctors help patients with a range of common to complex medical needs. We understand that your health is determined by many factors including mental and spiritual needs. Our focus is in promoting your overall wellness and not just treating illnesses through education and proven results. When you call our offices you will speak to a member of medical team not an answering service. Each of our doctors works with a dedicated assistant and together your medical team is committed to treating your needs with thoughtful care and personal attention.

Our Providers

Dr. James Ladd, MD

Dr. Ladd obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and attended medical school there as well. He performed his internship and residency at Washington Hospital Center, in Washington, DC. Dr. Ladd is board certified in internal medicine and joined Biltmore Medical in 1990.

Dr. Thomas Rennard, MD

Dr. Rennard obtained his bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and attended the University of Michigan Medical School. He performed his internship and residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Dr. Rennard is board certified in internal medicine and joined Biltmore Medical in 1993.

Dr. James Andrews, MD

Dr. Andrews obtained his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and attended Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. He performed his internship and residency at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Andrews is board certified in internal medicine and joined Biltmore Medical in 1998.

Dr. Kelly Largent, MD

Dr. Largent obtained her bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College and attended the University of Minnesota Medical School. She performed her internship and residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, WI. Dr. Largent is board certified in internal medicine and joined Biltmore Medical in 2008.

Dr. Alan Morgan, MD

Dr. Morgan obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and attended medical school there as well. He performed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morgan is board certified in internal medicine and joined Biltmore Medical in 2015.

Charles (Cole) Sims, MD

Dr. Sims obtained his bachelors degree from Clemson University and attended the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in Charleston, SC. He performed his internship and residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and stayed on to complete an additional year as Chief Resident there as well. He is currently a fellow in geriatric medicine at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Sims is board certified in internal medicine and will join Biltmore Medical in August 2018. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two young children, especially outdoors.

Dr. Samuel Thielman

Psychiatrist

Dr. Thielman went to medical school at Duke University School of Medicine and did his psychiatry and fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Before returning to North Carolina, he was a senior psychiatrist at the U. S. Department of State where he served as Director of Mental Health Services. Dr. Thielman has expertise in the treatment post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and problems related to complex work and personal situations. He works closely with the physicians here at BMA, but he is also available to see appropriate patients are not otherwise a part of BMA as well. He is licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina and Virginia and a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He joined BMA in 2018.

Peggy Deitz, FNP

Peggy obtained her bachelor’s degree from Duke University School of Nursing and attended the University of North Carolina School of Nursing for her Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. Peggy was born and raised in Hendersonville, NC. She has lived in the town of Weaverville for 31 years. She is married with one grown son. She enjoys gardening, walking and hanging out at the lake with family and friends.

Our Care Teams

Each of our doctors works with a dedicated assistant and together your medical team is committed to treating your needs with thoughtful care and personal attention.

Our Staff

At Biltmore Medical Associates we are a team of caring, medical professionals who make every trip and all interaction with our office a quality experience.

Testimonials

Folks always treat me as family, make me feel they care about my concerns and are highly effective in providing care and information.

Shaun T.

Dr. Ladd has been my primary physician for more than 20 years. No matter how busy he is, I have his full attention during my visit. He listens to my concerns in regard to medications, and health. I am a octogenarian, and I am doing rather well under Dr. Ladd’s care.

Anne G.

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Very prompt when you call or go in to the office. I came to this practice looking for a “Dr.” who would listen to me and truly cared what he could do for me. I am so pleased with MY DOCTOR, DR. ALAN MORGAN! I had hurt with an old shoulder surgery for 5 yrs. I DID NOT NEEDS ANY PILLS. I needed help. He sent me to a specialist at Wake Forest, where I learned I had a shoulder replacement that was TOO BIG for me and I had a STAPH INFECTION THAT HAD BEEN WITH ME SINCE THE FIRST SURGERY IN 2012! I can give him a very high recommendation! Thank You for accepting me as your patient! You are my God send, Dr. Morgan! Don’t hurt and NO PAIN PILLS!

I could not be more pleased with the skill and care that Dr. Rice gives to me as a patient. He seems interested in my health and my satisfaction with life, and I enjoy our visits.

Crystal G.

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