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Meet the TEAM

Jeffrey Santi, MD
Jeremy Ackermann, DO
Sarah Heincelman, MD
Samuel Adams, DO
J. Dan Flaugher, MD
Eric Lloyd, PA-C
Ashlyn Burns, PA-C
Britton Tucker, PA-C
Alexa Frankeny, PA-C
​Kennedy Salerno, PA-C
Rachel Bailey, FNP-C

Our team of providers has been hand-selected to provide
exceptional care to you and your family.
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Jeffrey Santi, MD

BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN

Dr. Santi attended Morningside College located in Sioux City Iowa where he received his B.S. in Biology and minor in Chemistry.  He went to the University of Iowa for medical school and completed his Family Practice Residency at Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.  He served as the House Staff President during his time there.  He entered the Air Force in 1991 and served for  10 years, finishing his career here at Charleston Air Force Base. 
​     He is originally from Sioux City Iowa and now resides in Daniel Island with his wife and three children.  He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, running, playing golf, boating and participating in water sports.
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jeremy ackermann, do

BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN

Dr. Ackermann is originally from Bellevue, Iowa.  He received a B.S. in Biology Research and minor in Chemistry at Loras College.  He went to medical school at Des Moines University and graduated with a distinction in Family Medicine.  His Family Practice Residency was completed at Duke University South Regional AHEC in Fayetteville, N.C.  During his time there, he served as Chief Resident.  He is board-certified in Family Medicine.
       Dr. Ackermann moved to the area in 2006.  He now resides with his wife and two children in Mt. Pleasant.  He enjoys running, golfing, fishing and playing basketball in his freetime.  
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sarah heincelman, md

BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN

Dr. Heincelman is originally from New Philadelphia, OH. She attended University of Dayton where she received a B.S. in Biology and minor in Social Work. She went on to attend medical school at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina where she served as Chief Resident. She is board-certified in Family Medicine.
Dr. Heincelman loves spending time with her husband, Marc, twin boys, and her dog, Tucker. She resides on James Island where she enjoys running, reading, and spending time at the beach. She is also a sports fan - go Irish!
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SAMUEL ADAMS, DO

BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN

Dr. Adams is originally from Richmond, VA. He attended college at Virginia Tech where he received a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. After college, he attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he received a Post-Baccalaureate degree in Biomedical Sciences. He then attended medical school at Edward via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina.
In his free time, Dr. Adams and his wife, Cristin, love to travel around the world, hike, camp, and spend time at the beach. Dr. Adams lives on James Island where he also enjoys fishing, hanging with his two children and playing with his dog, Bayley. Lets also not forget his love of Virginia Tech, Let’s Go Hokies!
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j. Dan Flaugher, MD

BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN

Dr. Flaugher is originally from Summerville, SC.  He attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL, where he received a B.A. in Biology.  He then worked for two years as a high school math and science teacher at Cornerstone Christian Academy, before attending Chicago Medical School.  Upon finishing medical school, Dr. Flaugher moved back to the Lowcountry to complete his Family Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina.  He is board-certified in Family Medicine.  
     In his free time, Dr. Flaugher enjoys spending time with his wife, Emma, and their two children.  He also loves to spend time on the water, fish, explore new restaurants around Charleston, travel, and go to the beach. 
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eric lloyd, pa-c

BOARD-CERTIFIED
​PHYSICIAN assistant

Eric attended our very own, Berkeley High School - go stags!  He attended Physician Assistant School at Hahnemann University (Drexel University) located in Pennsylvania.  
    Eric has also served in the military where he received medical training.  He is committing to teaching future PAs and NPs from MUSC every year.
     He is interested in General Preventive Care, Pediatric / Adolescent Care, Management of Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, and Acute Care.  
     Eric enjoys running marathons, weight lifting, playing softball and kickball.  He has three of the greatest grandsons in the world - Royce, Elijah and Donovan Jr.
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ashlyn burns, pa-c

BOARD-CERTIFIED
​PHYSICIAN assistant

Ashlyn attended University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she received her B.S. in Nursing.  She was awarded with the School of Nursing Pre-Licensure Achievement Award and was also a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.  She attended Physician Assistant School at the Medical University of South Carolina.  She is currently a member of the American Academy of PAs and South Carolina Academy of PAs.  She is interested in Women's Health, Acute Urgent Care, Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes, and Preventive Medicine.  
     Ashlyn enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs in their West Ashley home.  She likes reading, traveling, weight lifting, exercising, paddle boarding, and spending time at the beach.
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britton tucker, pa-c

BOARD-CERTIFIED
​PHYSICIAN assistant

Britton grew up in the Charleston area. She attended Clemson University for undergraduate school - go tigers! She received her B.S. in Marketing and minor in Management at that time. From there, she attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, NC where she received her Masters of Medical Science in PA Studies. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants.
She is interested in Dermatology, Women's Health, Acute Urgent Care, Cardiovascular Disease, and Pulmonary Disease.
Britton resides in her West Ashley home with her husband, Harper, and their two children. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, relaxing on the porch, and spending time at the beach or on the boat.
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ALEXA FRANKENY, pa-c

BOARD-CERTIFIED
​PHYSICIAN assistant

Alexa is originally from Wilmington, NC. She attended Western Carolina University to obtain her B.S. in Biology. She also played division I college soccer during her time at WCU. Before graduate school she worked as a certified nurse aide. She then attended the Medical University of South Carolina where she received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She is currently a member of American Academy of Physician Assistants and South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. She is interested in Urgent Care, Preventive Care Management, Pediatric & Adolescent Care, and Sports Medicine. 
Alexa currently resides in North Charleston with her fiancé. In her free time she enjoys playing soccer, traveling, hiking, and going to the beach. ​
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kennedy salerno, pa-c

BOARD-CERTIFIED
​PHYSICIAN assistant

Kennedy is originally from Saratoga Springs, NY. She attended Mercy College where she studied health sciences. While at Mercy, she played division II college soccer. She then transferred to the University at Albany where she obtained her Bachelors of Science in Human Biology. While in school, she worked as a patient care technician on a cardiovascular care unit. From there, she moved to Charleston and earned her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina. She is currently a member of the American Academy of PAs and South Carolina Academy of PAs.  She is interested in Acute Urgent Care, Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes, Pediatric/Adolescent Medicine and General Preventive Medicine. 


In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hanging out with her puppies, reading, traveling, spending time at the beach, and weight lifting. 
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Rachel Bailey, FNP-c

BOARD-CERTIFIED
Family nurse practioner

Rachel is originally from Strasburg, OH. She moved to Moncks Corner as a child and graduated from our very own Berkeley High School! She attended the Medical University of South Carolina and graduated with an Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing and later a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
As a provider she is interested in preventative medicine, management of type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and treatment of anxiety and depression in Primary Care. 
 
Rachel still resides in Moncks Corner with her husband, Vance, and their golden retriever, Hank. In her free time she enjoys boating on the Cooper River, going to concerts and sporting events, and spending time with friends and family. ​
The following providers are no longer with our practice.  We are happy to assist you with your primary care needs.  Please call our office to be reassigned to one of our providers above.  Thank you!

Margaret Sorrell, DO (as of May 3, 2022)
Jana Chinners, PA-C
Jacob Sooter, PA-C
" Berkeley Family Practice has and will always take care ​of my family.
​Can't thank them enough!!!"

- ANDY DRIGGERS

"Great group for the whole family. ​3 generations of my family use them."

- james cumbee

"Wonderful staff & doctors.  Clean and very professional."

- coleen barnhart

"Both my husband and I go to BFP. We've found it to be an awesome clinic & physicians office. There were several others we'd been to prior to BFP ...but, we're here to stay.  ​Thanx BFP for the wonderful & awesome job ya'll do!"

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