Administrative Offices

2620 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:15pm

Main – 919-255-6721
Billing – 919-250-2971

Senior Leadership

Penella M. Washington, Chief Executive Officer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Penny joined WHSI in September 1996, as Chief Operating Officer and assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer in August 1998. She received her undergraduate degree in Zoology in 1978 and a Master's Degree in Health Services Administration in 1980 from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). 

Sherri' James-Surgers, MD, Chief Medical Officer, i.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Dr. Sherri’ James-Surgers comes to Wake Health from Texas, and brings more than 14 years of diverse leadership and practical experience as both a medical director and a practicing clinician. She managed physicians and clinicians in several medical sectors including community/public health, rural medicine, occupational health, solo-private and large group practice. Married with three children, Dr. James-Surgers recently completed a Masters Degree in Healthcare Management. "In addition to my kids, the accomplishments I'm most proud of are improving patient outcomes and patient satisfaction, and coaching medical staff."  

Practice Managers

David Engel,  Franklin Community Health Services, 919-340-2500

Samantha Marchand, New Bern Ridge Family Dental Center, 919-250-2930

Teandra Ramos, New Bern Ridge Pediatrics and Same-Day Care 919-231-3180

Hillary Laster,   Apex Family Medicine, 919-362-5201;  Southern Wake Family Medicine, 919-557-1110

Mike Roper,  Horizon Health Center, 919-743-3315; South Wilmington Street Outreach Center

Mike Roper,  Rock Quarry Road Family Medicine, 919-833-3111

 Administrative Staff

Nicole Blake, Director of Human Resources, 919-250-2929, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

                Donna Greer, Human Resources Generalist,  919-250-2969, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Cindy Sink, Director of Marketing & Development, 919-250-2946, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)            

Debbie Ryan, Director of Patient Financial Services, 919-250-2944

Dave Althaus, Controller

Curtis King, Information Management Administrator