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  Steven Alexander, MD

  Family Physician

  N. Raleigh, NC

  Dr. Steven Alexander, a Board Certified Family Physician, graduated in 2004, completed his residency at University of Texas in Houston and has since been practicing at Richmond Family Medicine in Rockingham, NC, before joining Avance Care.

  
  Dr. Alexander is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association and the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians.

  Dr. Alexander enjoys taking care of children, adults and the geriatric population and places an emphasis on patient education, preventive medicine and chronic disease management. He also performs procedures and can speak Spanish.

  Dr. Alexander enjoys the variety that Family Medicine offers and the relationships it fosters. He finds it very rewarding to educate his patients so they are better informed about their health. He also believes in maintaining a good line of communication so questions and concerns are always addressed.

  Dr. Alexander is married and is a proud father of a son. He is active in the community and church. He enjoys sports, loves to travel, has interest in health and fitness and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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  Ayesha Nasir, MD

  Family Physician

  N. Raleigh, NC

  Dr. Ayesha Nasir, a Board Certified Family Physician, graduated in 2007, completed her residency at Cabarrus Family Medicine in Concord, NC and has since been practicing at Rowan Regional Hospital, Salisbury, NC, before joining Avance Care.

  Dr. Nasir is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association and the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians.

  Dr. Nasir takes pleasure in relating to her patients and making sure they are thoroughly educated in their particular medical situation. Dr. Nasir makes it a point to be as detailed and understanding as possible to make a personal connection with the patient. She chose to pursue a clinical career as family physician because of the rewarding doctor/patient relationship.

  Dr. Nasir enjoys taking care of patients of all ages with special interest in women’s health, geriatrics, and cosmetic skin procedures. She places an emphasis in patient education, connecting with patient and is fluent in Hindi and Urdu.

  Dr. Nasir is married and has two children, a boy and a girl. She enjoys traveling, exercising, and watching movies. But most of all, she enjoys being a devoted wife and mother and spending time with her family and friends.
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  Allison Gapinski, FNP-C

  Family Nurse Practitioner

  N. Raleigh, NC

  Allison Gapinski is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.  She graduated as a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

  Allison completed her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.  She also had the opportunity to study abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico and was able to volunteer at the local hospital.  After graduating, Allison gained experience on a med-surg/telemetry unit as a Registered Nurse.  She then relocated to Cary in 2010 after marrying her husband.  She has since held positions at UNC hospital on an adult critical care unit and at Rex Hospital on a post-partum unit while completing the Master’s program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

  Allison places incredible emphasis on patient education.  She desires to empower patients to make well-informed decisions about their health.  Allison takes a holistic approach to healthcare, ensuring all aspects of a patient’s life are receiving the attention they need.

  In her free time, Allison enjoys cooking, exercising, family time, and most importantly, chocolate!  She enjoys exploring the Triangle and other parts of North Carolina with her husband and their friends.

Meet The Team

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  Steven Alexander, MD

  Family Physician
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  Ayesha Nasir, MD

  Family Physician
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  Allison Gapinski, FNP-C

  Family Nurse Practitioner