KATHARINE S. MOOREHEAD, MD
Dr. Moorehead was born in New York and spent her childhood in both New York and southern California. After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of California-Berkeley, she spent 12 years working in graphic design in New York City. She earned her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and then Residency at NYU/Bellevue Hospital. Before relocating to Morehead City she spent 7 years in private practice with her husband and son in a coastal Maine community.
Education:
New York University Medical Center, New York, New York
June 2000 – Pediatric Residency
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
July 1997 – Medical School
Hunter College, New York, New York
June 1992 – Post Baccalaureate
University of California, Berkeley CA
December 1980 – Bachelor of Arts in Landscaping Architecture
Professional Experience:
Carteret Clinic for Adolescents and Children, May 2007 – Present
Miles Health Care, Damariscotta, ME 2000 – 2007
Graphic Design Artist, New York City, NY 1980 – 1992
Interests:
Family, scuba diving, running, arts and crafts
LORELI L. ROWE , MD, FAAP
Dr. Rowe was born and raised in Bath County, VA. After earning her BS in Biology and graduating Cum Laude from Bridgewater College in VA, she entered Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk where she obtained her Doctorate of Medicine. She spent the three years prior to joining our practice at Geisinger Medical Center, in Danville, PA completing her pediatric residency program. Dr. Rowe, her husband Sean, and their sons enjoy spending time outdoors.
Education:
Geisinger Medical Center, Janet Weis Children's Hospital
2010 – Pediatric Residency
Eastern Virginia Medical School
2007 – Medical School
Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA
2003 – Bachelor of Science in Biology
Professional Experience:
Carteret Children’s Clinic -2011 to present
Interests:
Family, kayaking, biking, camping, cooking, travel
MARGARET MERRICK, MD, FAAP
Dr. Merrick was born in Tampa, Florida. Her undergraduate study was at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville where she was a DuPont Scholar and received her BA in English. She attended Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk and earned her Doctorate of Medicine. After completing her residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, she worked in private practice in Cumberland, MD for 16 years before she and her family relocated to Morehead City in 1999.
Education:
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
1983 – Pediatric Residency
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
1980 – Medical School
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
1977 – Bachelor of Arts, English
Honors:
DuPont Scholar, University of Virginia
Professional Experience:
Carteret Children's Clinic, 2012 - Present
President/CEO, Code Team, LLC, 2011 - 2015
President/CEO, A+ Medical Business Services, Inc., 2002 - 2012
H. Curtiss Merrick, MD 2000 - 2002
Attending Physician and Partner, Children’s Medical Group, 1983 - 1999
Interests:
Family and friends, swimming, biking, walking, duplicate bridge
KIMBERLY M. JAMISON, MD
Dr. Jamison grew up in Littleton, North Carolina. After obtaining her BS in Human Biology from NC State University, she attended the Brody School of Medicine at ECU where she earned her medical degree. She then spent three years at UNC completing her residency in primary care pediatrics in Chapel Hill and Greensboro, NC. Dr. Jamison, her husband, and son love spending time at the beach and on the water.
Education:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
2023 – Pediatric Residency
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
2020 – Medical School
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
2016 – Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Minor in Nutrition
Professional Experience:
Carteret Children’s Clinic -2023 to present
Interests:
Family, boating, fishing, skiing, travel
MELANIE C. JOHNSTON, CPNP
Melanie was born and raised in New Bern, NC. After receiving her Nursing degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, she worked as a pediatric nurse at Duke University Medical Center. She left Duke to begin a career as a traveling nurse and had many wonderful experiences from Maine to California. She settled in Denver, CO to pursue her Master's in Nursing. She lived there for seven years before deciding to return to North Carolina. She now lives with her husband and younger daughter in New Bern. She has two older children and five beautiful grandchildren.
Education:
University of Colorado
1993 – Masters of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1985 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse
Professional Experience:
Carteret Children's Clinic 2006- Present
Craven County Health Department 1999-2006
ECIM Pediatrics, New Bern, NC 1997-1999
Onslow Pediatric Associates, Jacksonville, NC 1995-1997
Vanceboro Medical Center, Vanceboro, NC 1995
Aurora Pediatric Associates, Aurora, CO 1993-1995
Interests:
Family, Home schooling, kayaking, traveling, basketball
ROBIN GILLIKIN, FNP-C
Robin was born and raised in Dothan, Alabama. She is married to Paul and together they have three children. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1995 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2000. After several years of working in Maternal Child Health as a Registered Nurse at Carteret General Hospital, she decided to pursue and complete her Master of Science degree in Nursing at East Carolina University in 2013 and became certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
Education:
East Carolina University
2013 – Master of Science in Nursing
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2000 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Sigma Theta Tau
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1995 – Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education
Professional Experience:
Carteret Children’s Clinic – 2013 to present
Carteret General Hospital – 2004-2013
Carteret Children's Clinic – 2002-2012
New Hanover Regional Medical Center – 2000-2001
Interests:
Family, boating, fishing, exercising, reading, softball, volleyball
KAREN H. MCNAIR, LCMHC
Karen was born and raised in Morehead City. Before joining our practice she worked with adolescents in the treatment program at PORT Residential Facility in Greenville, NC. Karen lives in Morehead City with her daughter.
Education:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2002 – Master of Science, rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Counseling
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1997 – Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Professional Experience:
Carteret Children’s Clinic, 2009 - present
Port Human Services, 2004-2009
Pitt County Mental Health, 2002-2004
Baptist Children's Homes of NC, 1997-2001
Interests:
Family, volleyball, gymnastics, soccer, vacations at the river, playing the piano
KOURTNEY B. SLOAN, PMHNP-BC
Kourtney was born and raised in Oak City, NC. Before joining Carteret Children’s Clinic she worked at Eastern Psychiatric Services in Greenville providing mental health medication management to adults and children. Kourtney lives in Morehead City with her husband, Kirby and their daughter.
Education:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2014 – Masters of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
East Carolina University
2009 – Registered Nurse, Alternate Entry Program
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
2008 – Bachelor of Science in Zoology
Professional Experience:
Carteret Children’s Clinic – 2015 to present
Eastern Psychiatric and Behavioral Specialist, Greenville, NC – 2015
Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC 2009-2014
Interests:
Family and crossfit
BONNIE WEEKS, FNP-C
Bonnie was born and raised in Carteret County. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University she worked in the newborn nursery at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern. After 8 years as a nursery nurse, she became a labor and delivery nurse at Carteret Health Care. Bonnie received her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2020 and is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She and Ricky have 2 children and live in Morehead City. Bonnie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, boating, sports, and vacationing.
Education:
Walden University
2020 – Masters of Science in Nursing
East Carolina University
2005 – Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Professional Experience:
Carteret Children’s Clinic 2021 to present
Carteret Health Care 2013-2020
Carolina East Medical Center 2005-2013
Interests:
Family, boating, vacationing, sports