North Carolina Medical Board

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina Medical Board
Department Independent
Governor Appointments 11
Total Board Positions 13
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 90-2
Ethics 1
Term Length 3 Years - 2 consecutive
Purpose The board regulates the practice of medicine and surgery for the benefit and protection of the people of North Carolina. The board has 13 members, each serving a three-year term. The governor appoints 11 member of which 8 physician seats, 1 physician assistant seat, and 1 nurse practitioner seat are recommended by the Review Panel and appointed by the Governor.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Earic Bonner November 1, 2024 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Licensed Physician Nominated by the Review Panel
Vacant November 1, 2023 October 31, 2026 Limited Member Member of the Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS) nominated by the Review Panel
Joshua Malcolm November 1, 2025 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Public Member
Miguel Pineiro November 1, 2024 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Physician Assistant/Nominated by Review Panel
Anthony Plunkett November 1, 2024 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Licensed Physician Nominated by the Review Panel
Devdutta G. Sangvai November 1, 2022 October 31, 2025 Limited Member Licensed Physician Nominated by the Review Panel
Walter Howard Hall November 1, 2025 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Licensed Physician Nominated by the Review Panel
Robert Lee Rich, Jr. November 1, 2025 October 31, 2028 Limited Chair Licensed Physician Nominated by the Review Panel
Anuradha Rao-Patel November 1, 2023 October 31, 2026 Limited Member Licensed Physician Nominated by the Review Panel
Mark Newell November 1, 2023 October 31, 2026 Limited Member Licensed Physician Nominated by the Review Panel
Sharona Johnson November 1, 2024 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Nurse Practitioner/Nominated by Review Panel
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