Blue Ridge Health Welcomes Doctors

Issue: 2021/05 – May

Kristy Fincher, DO

Ann Davis, MD

After more than eight months of searching for “just the right fit,” The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation and Blue Ridge Health have announced the recruitment of two new physicians to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau – Ann Davis, MD; and Kristy Fincher, DO.  

Dr. Davis and Dr. Fincher will begin seeing patients in late June at the new Blue Ridge Health – Highlands Cashiers location on the campus of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital in the Jane Woodruff Clinic.

Dr. Davis is a graduate of Duke University, and the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.  She completed her residency at Hinsdale Family Medicine Residency in Hinsdale, Illinois in November 2011. As a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Davis brings 10 years’ experience in outpatient family medicine, comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, and chronic disease management. 

She’s held several teaching preceptor positions including an adjunct professorship at Midwestern University.  

Most recently she practiced family medicine at Novant Health in High Point, North Carolina, as Chair of City Family Medicine. 

Dr. Davis’ broad experience in several practice settings provides the basis for her passion to care for the “biopsychosocial entirety of a patient.” 

“I’m committed to partnering with patients to help them live their healthiest life,” she says. 

Dr. Davis also has interests in medical teaching, population health, and advocating for equitable healthcare access for all people.

Dr. Fincher is a graduate of Erskine College, and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She completed her residency at AnMed Health Family Medicine Residency Program in Anderson, South Carolina. 

Dr. Fincher comes to us with extensive experience in Family Medicine with proficiencies in women’s health, lifestyle and nutritional medicine, sports medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatments.

Dr. Fincher’s passion for treating “everyone in the family at one location” set her apart during the search for a physician for Blue Ridge Health – Highlands Cashiers. 

“I’m excited to join this tight knit community and use my skills to treat everything from a sprained ankle to a mother-to-be,” she says.

“The combined interests and skills of both Dr. Davis and Dr. Fincher are what make them a great fit for our community,” said Dr. Richard Ellin, Foundation Board member and leader in the physician recruitment process. “They both enjoy serving patients of all ages and backgrounds and Dr. Davis’ love for teaching aligns with the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Rural Teaching Program associated with UNC Health Sciences, planned for this health center.”

“We’re fortunate that these delightful Drs. have chosen to re-locate to our Highlands-Cashiers plateau area and look forward to warmly welcoming them to our friendly mountain communities,” said Foundation Chair Dr. Walter Clark.