Care Team

SCOA Care Team

Oncology Specialists in Columbia, SC

Since 1978, our providers at South Carolina Oncology Associates (SCOA) have been committed to combating all types of cancer. All of our physicians are board-certified, many of our specialists are triple-board certified and we have subspecialties in all forms of cancer care. With compassion, our providers come together as a multi-disciplinary team to help care for you in one convenient location. We know when it comes to cancer, some things just can’t wait. From the moment you walk in the door, you will join a care team that feels like family. 

Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

Garland Ames, FNP-BC

Garland Ames, FNP-BC

Mary baird nurse practitioner.

Mary Baird, MSN, AGNP-C

Morgan Y. Boatwright,APRN, FNP-BC

Morgan Y. Boatwright,
APRN, FNP-BC

Kylie Capdevila, FNP-BC

Kylie Capdevila, FNP-BC

Nichole Hendry, PA-C

Nichole Hendry, PA-C

Katie Matzko, MSN,APRN, ANP-C

Katie Matzko, MSN,
APRN, ANP-C

Tonya Melton, APRN, FNP-BC

Tonya Melton, APRN, FNP-BC

Ashley Miller, AOCNP, FNP-BC

Ashley Miller, AOCNP, FNP-BC

Kitra Nichols, MSN, FNP-BC

Kitra Nichols, MSN, FNP-BC

Andrea Oates, FNP-BC

Andrea Oates, FNP-BC

Natalie O'Kelly.

Natalie O’Kelly, MSN, FNP-C

Sarah P Peden, MS, APRN, FNP-BC.

Sarah P. Peden, MS, APRN, FNP-BC

Wheeler.

Jessica H. Wheeler, MSN, AGACNP

Kim Willis, ACNP-C

Kim Willis, ACNP-C

Counselors & Dieticians

Whitney Dobek, MS, CGC

Whitney Dobek, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Shandrea Foster, MS, CGC

Shandrea Foster, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Lynnie Leopard, LPC, LAC

Lynnie Leopard, LPC, LAC

Family Counselor

Kathy Mercer, RD, LD, Ed.D

Kathy Mercer, RD, LD, Ed.D

Registered Dietician

Amy Wardyn, MS, CGC

Amy Wardyn, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor