Dr. Drew Goldsmith
Dr. Goldsmith grew up in Augusta, Georgia and completed his undergraduate study at the University of Georgia where he graduated with Honors in 2003. His Bachelors of Science degree was composed of biology, exercise science, and pharmacology. He received his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2008 and received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.
He went on to residency in the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics program with Greenville Health System, where he served as chief resident. He is board certified in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.
Drew and his wife, Michelle, have three young boys. He is especially interested in newborn care, preventive medicine, adolescent care, and medical missions. He has served communities in Ghana, Haiti, Mexico, and Trinidad. Drew enjoys being involved with his church, spending time with his family, and exercising.
Dr. Gregg Johnson
Dr. Johnson, of Summerville, SC, studied biochemistry as part of the Clemson University Calhoun Honors College. Graduating summa cum laude, he proceeded to the Medical University of South Carolina where he served as Student Government Association president. He is board certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine following training in those disciplines at Greenville Health System.
Now he is excited to serve with Heritage Pediatrics & Internal Medicine in Wren. His medical interests include newborn care, infectious disease, adoption and travel medicine, preventative care and healthy lifestyles.
Gregg and his wife, Jeanne, call the Upstate home and enjoy hiking the hills, and the many opportunities our city has to offer. As part of an international family, Gregg has interest in languages, foreign cultures, and medical work abroad.
Dr. Stephen Briggs
Dr. Briggs graduated magna cum laude from Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama, with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He is a graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine–Pediatrics residency at Greenville Health System. He is board certified in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.
He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, and the Christian Medical & Dental Association.
Dr. Briggs takes a special interest in newborn care, preventive care, sports medicine, and hypertension. Dr. Briggs has participated in medical missions in the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Trinidad.
Along with his wife Lane and their 2 children, Dr. Briggs enjoys the outdoors. He is also an avid sports fan and likes to talk sports with anyone who will listen.
Dr. Bernadette Wood
Dr. Wood grew up in Columbus, Georgia and completed her undergraduate degree at Wofford College where she graduated Cum Lade in 2007. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 2013 and received awards for both the most outstanding medical student for Internal Medicine and Pediatrics respectively.
She went on to residency in the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics program with Greenville Health System, where she served as chief resident.
Dr. Wood takes a special interest in newborn care, child development, preventative health care and exercise as medicine.
Dr. Wood and her husband, Shiel, have one daughter, Fay. She enjoys exercising, spending time with family, and cheering on the Wofford Terriers football team where Shiel is a member of the coaching staff.
Meet the Front Office Team
Lauren Landrum
Lauren was born and raised in Greenville, SC and graduated from Virginia College in Health Care Reimbursement. Lauren has two daughters. She loves outdoor activities, making memories with her family and friends, and church.
Whitney O’Shield
Whitney is from Piedmont, SC. She is currently attending Anderson University to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Healthcare Management. She loves spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their two small children. She also enjoys her church, politics, and Clemson football.
Emily Styles
Emily was born and raised in Easley, South Carolina, and graduated from Tri-County Technical College with an Associate’s degree in business management. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also loves staying active and spending time outdoors.
Meet the Clinical Team
Leah Ballard
Leah and her husband Jared, and their Cockapoo, Bella, live in Simpsonville, SC. She is a graduate of The University of South Carolina, where she earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing. She also works on the Family Beginnings floor at Greenville Health System. Leah and her husband are expecting their first child in June 2015. She loves spending time with family and friends and traveling.
Amanda Brown
After completing her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina – Upstate, Amanda gained experience at hospice care and as an in-patient Pediatrics nurse with GHS Children’s Hospital. Amanda and her husband Christopher currently live in Greenville and have a daughter, Emerson. Amanda enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Lauren Craig
Lauren was born and raised in Anderson, SC. She graduated with her bachelor’s in nursing from Clemson University in 2007. She has experience in various areas of both inpatient and outpatient nursing. Lauren and her husband, Cliff, currently live in Clemson with their four kids. She loves spending time with friends and family, decorating, and visiting the beach.
Keri Darnell
Keri was born and raised in Louisiana. After moving to South Carolina, she attended Greenville Technical College, where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. She currently lives in Williamston with her husband Jason and her cat, Vader. She enjoys camping, Clemson football games, and spending time with family and friends.
Lauren Griffin
Lauren graduated from Furman University and then spent a summer in Kenya working with a medical missionary in the slums of Nairobi. She completed her nursing program at the Medical College of Georgia and has experience in both the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as well as outpatient pediatrics.
Kaci Halphen
Kaci earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Clemson University and has experience as an in-patient pediatric nurse. Kaci and her husband Paul live in Greenville with their dog, Boozer. She enjoys reading, running, and spending time with family and friends. Kaci is excited to be a part of the Heritage Team.
Holly Moore
Holly is from Belton, SC and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina. She previously worked at GHS Children’s Hospital as an inpatient pediatric nurse. Holly is married and has a Cockapoo named Sadie. She loves spending time outdoors, biking, and traveling. She also enjoys spending time with loved ones.
Savannah Sanders
Savannah was born and raised in Fountain Inn, SC. In 2015, she graduated from Greenville Technical College as a CMA. In her free time, she and her husband, Aaron, enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, being outside, and trail riding with their four-wheelers.
