Carolina Health Centers, Inc.
Locke Simons began their work experience as a resident physician at Self Regional Healthcare in 1996 and continued until 1999. After that, they started their own practice, Simons Family Medicine, where they served as the President and Owner from 2000 to 2002. In 2002, Simons joined Carolina Health Centers, Inc. as a Staff Physician and later became the Vice President of Medical Services from 2005 to 2010. Finally, they held the position of Chief Medical Officer at Carolina Health Centers, Inc. starting in June 2010 with no end date specified.
Locke Simons pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry at Auburn University from 1988 to 1992. Subsequently, from 1992 to 1996, they attended the Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama, where they obtained an MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree.
Carolina Health Centers, Inc.
Carolina Health Centers, Inc. (CHC), formerly MEGALS Rural Health Association, was formed by a group of interested citizens. CHC became chartered in South Carolina in June of 1977, and over the years, the corporation has grown to its current size. We now provide services in thirteen locations throughout our seven-county service area. CHC has a staff of over 250 employees, including thirty healthcare providers (family practice physicians, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners). CHC locations accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurances. Our centers offer an income-based, sliding fee discount program for eligible patients. It is our mission to provide primary care and patient support services to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life throughout the communities we serve. We strive to remove barriers to health care and provide our communities with patient-centered medical homes. We are your medical home, right here at home!