PA-C Ben Wiegand

Physician Assistant

Originally from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, Ben received his Bachelors degree at James Madison University. Upon graduation, he pursued post-baccalaureate studies in biology and chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh where he found his passion for medicine. He later went on to attend Eastern Virginia Medical School earning his Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to working at Blue Sky MD, Ben managed patients for 5 years at a rural Emergency Department in WNC.When Ben is not teaching, guiding, and treating patients’ at Blue Sky MD, he can be found embracing the mountains of Pisgah National Forest on his mountain bike, traveling, and capturing these events through photography.

Karla McGaha, FNP

North Carolina Offices

A native of Hendersonville, Karla earned her Bachelors degree at Western Carolina University. After graduation, she worked as a paramedic for 5 years in Gaston County. While working EMS, Karla returned to school and earned her BSN from Winston Salem State University, later followed by a MSN from Western Carolina University. When Karla isn’t changing patients’ lives at Blue Sky MD, she can be found at her home in Mills River with her husband and 3 daughters.

Bonnie Nece

MSN, FNP-BC

Bonnie Nece, MSN, FNP-BC, completed her nursing degree in 1993 and worked as a women’s health nurse, providing leadership for four women’s health units, for 10 years. She then completed her graduate studies at the University of South Alabama, and is Board Certified as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. She is also a Certified Bariatric Nurse and an active member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Bonnie's clinical practice and extensive leadership experience has focused primarily on improving care for patients wanting to lose weight and improve their health.  Her professional career has provided many opportunities to make a difference for bariatric patients. She provided Bariatric program leadership, as well as patient follow up care, for a large program in Pensacola, Fla. for several years.

Prior to joining Blue Sky MD, Bonnie provided program development leadership for Mission Health, Inc. in Asheville NC.  During her 9 years there she was instrumental with the development of Mission's Weight Management program.

Bonnie has two grown children and two dearly loved grandchildren.  She enjoys gardening, music events, hiking, travel and all the great activities Asheville has to offer.