Notices
NCMB welcomes new and reappointed Board Members
Gov. Josh Stein recently announced the appointment of two new physician Board Members to the North Carolina Medical Board, as well as the reappointment of two incumbent physician Board Members. Terms run from Nov. 1, 2026, through Oct. 31, 2029. Congratulations to new and returning Board Members!
New Board Members
C. Labron Chambers, Jr., MD
Dr. Chambers currently practices as a pediatric anesthesiologist with Scope Anesthesia of North Carolina in the Charlotte area. Dr. Chambers earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, GA. He is double Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Steven B. Heavner, MD
Dr. Heavner currently practices otolaryngology and surgery with Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, where he is a partner. Dr. Heavner earned his medical degree at the UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. He is Board Certified in Otolaryngology.
Reappointed Board Members
Lisa Ehrler, DO
Dr. Ehrler is Director of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Services at Advance Community Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that serves Wake and Franklin Counties. She currently leads OB/GYN and Women’s Services at Advance Community Health in Southeast Raleigh. Dr. Ehrler earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is also a graduate of the Harvard Medical Leaders Institute. Dr. Ehrler is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She was initially appointed to NCMB in 2025 to complete a partial term.
Mark A. Newell, MD, MMM
Dr. Newell is a trauma and acute care surgeon who serves as the Medical Director of 4N Surgical and Attending Surgeon at ECU Health Medical Center. He is also a Professor of Surgery at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Dr. Newell earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and later earned a Master of Medical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He is Board Certified in Trauma/Critical Care Surgery. Dr. Newell currently serves as NCMB’s president-elect. He was initially appointed to NCMB in 2023 and recently completed his first three-year term.
