Nurse Practitioner

Christy Dixon, NP is originally from Richmond County. After initially having a career in jewelry, she was inspired by the care given to her brother for a terminal illness to pursue a career in Nursing. She has worked in primary care for over 15 years, and joined Carolina Spine Center in November of 2019. Her style of care is thorough, thoughtful and she values the relationships she has with patients. She has been a great addition to the CSC team.

Education

Undergraduate – Sandhills Community College
Post graduate East Carolina University

Kim Puckett is originally from Hamlet, NC and is proud to serve and give back to the community in which she was raised.  She was a nurse for over 10 years with Sandhills Regional, and then went on to complete her graduate education in 2017. After initially practicing primary care, Carolina Spine was fortunate to add Kim to the staff in September 2019. Her upbeat attitude and compassionate care is a welcomed addition!
 
Education 
 
Undergraduate – Associate Degree, Sandhills Community College; Bachelors Degree, Winston-Salem State University
Graduate School – Frontier Nursing University – Hyden, KY

Neema Patel is originally from South Carolina. She and her family have lived in Cary since 2007, and she has over 10 years of experience within the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She joined Carolina Spine in 2015. Neema’s style of care is empathetic and conscientious. In addition to coordinating care of patients with the physicians, she also has staff related responsibilities that result in the success of Carolina Spine Center.

Education

Undergraduate – Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of South Carolina

Graduate – Masters of Science in Nursing, University of South Carolina

Rene Anderson is originally from Richmond County, NC. She was an ICU nurse for over 10 years and was a provider for FirstHealth Cardiology for 3 years before joining Carolina Spine in August of 2022. Her friendship with Kim Puckett, NP, and Chrisy Dixon, NP and the rest of staff of CSC strengthens our ability to provide conscientious and personal care.

Education

Undergraduate - Associate Degree - Nursing, Richmond Community College; Bachelors Degree - Nursing, UNC, Greensboro
Graduate School - Nurse Practitioner - UNC, Greensboro