IntestinalDiverticulitis near Lancaster, SC

Biography: While some people associate doctors with sick care, my hope is that my patients know they can come to me both when they are not feeling well, and when they are looking for ways to live a healthier life. I chose internal medicine as my specialty both because of the huge breadth of services I can provide, and because it allows me to focus on preventive care. I find it so rewarding to help patients adjust lifestyle or behavioral choices so they can feel better and improve overall health. \n I started my medical career as a registered nurse; I greatly value what I learned about providing quality bedside care from my nursing days. I also worked as a clinical research associate for numerous clinical trials, where I learned the critical importance of maintaining rigorous standards of clinical practice to prevent harm to patients. These experiences continue to influence my practice, ensuring that my patients benefit from a highly meticulous and patient-centered approach. \n Keeping up with my daughter and her extracurricular activities occupies much of my time away from work. I enjoy traveling, taking part in community events and spending time with friends. My natural inclination toward order and organization extends to my personal life, where I am often the one to tidy up after gatherings, wash dishes, and lend a hand in creating an organized environment.

Biography: Dr. Kuykendal has spent many years in North Carolina but has called Charlotte home since 2013. He believes in bringing the latest evidence-based medicine to his patients and working with them to make the best treatment decisions. During his career he has worked in basic science, clinical trials and patient outcomes research to advance the oncology field for current and future patients. He treats patients with a variety of cancers and blood diseases but has a special focus on cancers of the GI tract including colon, rectum, pancreas and liver cancer as well as prostate, kidney and testicular cancer. He has three children who keep him quite busy, and during his free time enjoys sporting events, theater and trying new restaurants.