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ATHENS CARE TEAM
KEVIN CHIN
PA-C
Robert "Kevin" Chin, RN, PA-C has proudly been serving the Athens community with Direct Primary Care Associates since 2021. He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and relocated to Tennessee for his undergraduate degree at Southern College. He has been a Registered Nurse since 1988, working in emergency medicine with certification as C.E.N. (Certified Emergency Nurse). In 1999, he completed Physician Assistant school at the University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, School of Health Sciences. Kevin’s vast experience lends expertise in emergency medicine, urgent care, occupational health, and family medicine.
Kevin’s wife Debbie, also a Registered Nurse, works in neonatal and neonatal intensive care units. They have two sons and a daughter. Their oldest son, Kevin "KJ" Chin is in the USAF. Their middle son, Aaron Chin, is an early-American historian. Lastly, their daughter, Rebecca "Becca" Chin also works in a local medical office.
Kevin’s wife Debbie, also a Registered Nurse, works in neonatal and neonatal intensive care units. They have two sons and a daughter. Their oldest son, Kevin "KJ" Chin is in the USAF. Their middle son, Aaron Chin, is an early-American historian. Lastly, their daughter, Rebecca "Becca" Chin also works in a local medical office.
Neyland Shaw
Certified Medical Assistant
DPCA - Clinical Coordinator
DPCA - Clinical Coordinator
Neyland Shaw, CMA, has worked in healthcare for a total of 8 years, obtaining her medical assistant certification through the National Healthcareer Association in 2017. She loves working as a CMA to help care for others. As a part of the DPCA care team, she has really enjoyed getting to know her patients personally and having the time to care for them like family.
In her free time, Neyland enjoys spending time with her husband Damon, and their daughter Skyler, and their families. Together, they enjoy being outdoors enjoying nature: the mountain, the river, and all their hometown of Tellico Plains as to offer. It’s also nice to get away, now and then, and she also enjoys traveling and looking forward to new adventures !
In her free time, Neyland enjoys spending time with her husband Damon, and their daughter Skyler, and their families. Together, they enjoy being outdoors enjoying nature: the mountain, the river, and all their hometown of Tellico Plains as to offer. It’s also nice to get away, now and then, and she also enjoys traveling and looking forward to new adventures !
ERIC COKER
MD
Dr. Eric Coker is the Medical Director of Direct Primary Care Associates and the Supervising Physician for the Cleveland, Athens, and Knoxville clinics. He grew up in Wilmore, Kentucky and attended the University of Kentucky studying Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation, Eric worked as a Navy Nuke Instructor for four years. Then, Eric went back to school and attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2014. Eric completed his residency at the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. Eric joined the DPCA team in 2022 and is excited to have the opportunity to get to know his patients and serve the Cleveland community.
In Eric’s free time, he loves spending quality time with his wife and four children. Eric enjoys being outside - whether that is tubing on the lake, hiking mountains, or swimming in the ocean. Eric is a follower of Jesus.
In Eric’s free time, he loves spending quality time with his wife and four children. Eric enjoys being outside - whether that is tubing on the lake, hiking mountains, or swimming in the ocean. Eric is a follower of Jesus.
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