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Imperial Center Family Medicine

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      • Adult Immunizations
      • Asthma Management
      • Cancer Screening
      • Cholesterol Management
      • Blood Pressure Management
      • Diabetes Screening & Care
      • Preventative Care
      • Weight Management
    • Womens Wellness
      • Birth Control
      • Cancer Screening / Pap Smear
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      • Anxiety Management
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Provider Torrey

Richard K. Torrey, M.D.

Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice Member, American Medical Association Member, North Carolina Medical Society Member, Durham County Medical Society

Dr. Torrey is a Louisiana native (despite being born in Rochester, New York). He is a 1980 graduate of the Louisiana State University Medical School of New Orleans. He completed a three year residency in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, then took his new wife to North Carolina, where they have resided ever since. Dr. Torrey was a solo practitioner in Middlesex, North Carolina for nine years, before moving to the big city. He has practiced family medicine in Raleigh since 1992, and has not slowed down yet. He enjoys bicycling, the culinary arts, travel and tossing the tennis ball with his border collie.

Provider Angela

Angela K. Overcash, PA-C

Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants Member, North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants Member, Triangle Area Physician Assistants

Angela graduated with a Master in Health Science from Duke University PA program in 2001. She completed her under graduate degree from North Carolina State University in 1995 and is a die-hard Wolfpack fan! After graduating from NCSU, she worked for three years as a clinical embryologist where she assisted couples experiencing infertility. She is a North Carolina native who is an exercise enthusiast, enjoys the outdoors, water sports, gardening, and spending time with her husband and very busy children.

Provider Mellisa

Mellisa S Conerly, PA-C

Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants Member, North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants Member, Triangle Area Physician Assistants

Mellisa is a native of Bay City, Michigan. She completed her undergraduate degree at Central Michigan University, graduating in 2005 with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science. She earned her Physician Assistant degree, a Masters of Physician Assistant studies from Wayne state University in Detroit Michigan. She graduated in 2008 and moved to North Carolina for the warmer weather in 2012. Her clinical interests include geriatrics, sports medicine and disease prevention. Outside of work, Mellisa loves working out at her local gym, coffee, traveling, sports and spending time with her husband, Johnny at their home in Fuquay-Varina.

Provider Kaitlin

Kaitlin Deslauriers, PA-C

Kaitlin is a graduate of the Campbell University Physician Assistant Program. She grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina and received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from UNC Chapel Hill (Go Heels!). Kaitlin enjoys getting to know each one of her patients and creating a patient-provider relationship that fosters trust and respect. She has a particular interest in women’s health and thyroid disorders. She enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, traveling, and doing anything crafty.

Provider Katy

Kathryn (Katy) Cirillo, PA-C

Katy spent much of her childhood in New Bern, NC. She graduated from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and then moved to Memphis to attend Rhodes College where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She was excited to return to NC when she was accepted into the Duke Physician Assistant Program. She graduated in the fall of 2020 and has worked in primary care since then. She has experience taking care of all ages and really enjoys helping people manage their diabetes. In her spare time, Katy likes to play board games, video games, and ultimate frisbee with her husband and friends.

Jose Short

Jose Carlo M. Esteban, PA-C

Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Inductee, Pi Alpha – National Physician Assistant Honor Society

Jose is a first-generation Filipino-American physician assistant. He is a 2019 graduate of the Duke Physician Assistant Program, after earning his bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Biology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2016. Jose spent five years practicing Family Medicine in rural North Carolina before joining the team. He is experienced in providing preventive, chronic, and acute medical care for patients across all age groups and backgrounds. Having spent the majority of his life in the Triangle region, Jose is deeply passionate about the local community he serves and the care he provides. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking the Eno, biking the American Tobacco Trail, and nurturing his vast collection of tropical houseplants.

Retired Providers

Dr. Jacokes

Dennis N. Jacokes, M.D.

Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice Member, North Carolina Medical Society Member

Dennis N. Jacokes, M.D., graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. degree in psychology in 1987. He earned his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine. Dr. Jacokes served his internship and residency with the department of family medicine at the University of California, Irvine.
Dr Jacokes was a founder of the practice in 1999 and worked here for over 24 years. He retired in 2024 to spend more time enjoying the beach with his wife, riding his bike, playing with his dog, and hoping for grandchildren.

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Serving The Triangle Area

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • Raleigh, NC

Our Services

  • Adult Immunizations
  • Anxiety Management
  • Asthma Management
  • Birth Control
  • Blood Pressure Management
  • Cancer Screening
  • Pap Smear / Cervical Cancer Screening
  • Cholesterol Screening & Management
  • Depression Management
  • Diabetes Screening & Care
  • On-Site Quest Diagnostics Laboratory
  • Preventative Care
  • Weight Management
  • Womens Wellness

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