LUMBERTON — Dr. James McLeod was named the 2025 UNC Health Southeastern D.E. Ward, Jr., M.D., Physician of Excellence, and Physician Assistant Charles Huggins was named Timothy L. Bell, P.A., Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of Excellence at the UNC Health Southeastern Medical Staff Holiday Party on Dec. 5.

“Dr. McLeod is truly a brilliant physician and a pillar of the community,” said UNC Health Southeastern VP and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joe Roberts, during the presentation.

McLeod joined the medical staff of UNC Health Southeastern, formerly Southeastern Regional Medical Center, in 2006. He first practiced at the Dr. A.J. Robinson Medical Clinic and then transitioned to UNC Health Medical Group’s UNC Health Primary Care at The Oaks. He returned to his hometown as a physician after d

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