William Childers, MD, is a native of Blacksburg and joined the practice in 1988. He is a graduate of Clemson University and the Greenville Hospital System Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Childers is active in the community and is the past chair of the County Medical Society and past Chief of Staff of the Laurens County Hospital. He has served... Read More about William Franklin Childers, MD

Skilled physician with over 30 years of exemplary service in the medical field. Committed to providing excellent care and service to patients, listening to each individual’s concerns, and explaining to the patient in terms they can understand. Developing a treatment plan and setting achievable goals for the patient, family and caregivers. Experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Taking care... Read More about Kenneth David Kiser, MD

Dr. Patterson is a native of Columbia and is also a founding member of the practice. He is a graduate of the Greenville Hospital Residency Program. Dr. Patterson served on the Executive Committee with the Blue Ridge Council of Boy Scouts of America. He is a past member of the Laurens County Healthcare System Board. He is married with two... Read More about Melmoth Suhr Patterson, MD

Christopher Nelson, MD, is a graduate of Furman University. He received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1998. His residency in Family Medicine was completed in 2001 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He is married with two children. His wife is a physician specializing in pediatrics.

Nathan "Nate" Benitez, MD, is a family medicine physician with Prisma Health dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. He is passionate about building lasting relationships with individuals and families, believing that continuity of care and trust are the foundation of better health and improved long-term outcomes. Dr. Benitez provides preventive care, routine wellness visits, chronic... Read More about Nathanael Ricardo Benitez, DO

Stephanie Leonard, PA, provides expert family medicine care at Prisma Health in Laurens, South Carolina. She specializes in preventive care, chronic disease management, and wellness education for patients of all ages. She earned her professional education at North Greenville University and is board certified as a physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Stephanie is committed... Read More about Stephanie Erin Leonard, PA

Jenna Allen, NP, provides family medicine care at Prisma Health in Laurens, South Carolina. She specializes in preventive care, chronic disease management, and wellness education for patients of all ages. She completed her doctorate in nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and is board certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse... Read More about Jenna Ann Allen, FNP

Rebekah Rowe, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician at Laurens Family Medicine. A South Carolina native, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wofford College and attended Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She completed residency training at Prisma Health’s Seneca Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Rowe is passionate about serving... Read More about Rebekah Marie Rowe, DO

Stephanie McCall, AGPCNP, is a family medicine provider with Prisma Health Laurens Family Medicine in Laurens, SC. She completed her medical training at Walden University.

Cathy Merrell is a Family Nurse Practitioner working at Laurens Family Medicine in Gray Court. Her interests include health maintenance, geriatric and pediatric medicine. When not working, Cathy enjoys spending time her family.

At Laurens Family Medicine, our goal has been to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for each patient we see - the kind of care we want our own families to receive.

A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Kristi Beeler joined Laurens Family Medicine in 1995. A native of Tazewell, Tennessee, she received her master's degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Her interests include pediatrics and preventive health, and she has served on the board of the Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic and of Hospice of Laurens County. She is married... Read More about Kristi L Beeler, FNP