Our Team

ALLAHNA COGGINS, MD

Medical Doctor

Dr. Coggins received her bachelor’s in psychobiology with honors from the University of Miami and went on to earn her M.D. in medicine from Tufts University. In addition to more than a decade of experience in Ob/Gyn, she was also an assistant professor for various universities and served as a scholar for the National Health Service Corps.

Cilantay Wilson, FNP-C

Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner

Mrs. Wilson has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for over 9 years, with a strong passion for empowering patients to take an active role in their health care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.

Dana LaForte, APRN, NP

Chief Nursing and Quality Officer

Our chief nursing and quality officer, Ms. LaForte, brings more than 14 years of healthcare experience to Fetter Health Care Network. As chief nursing and quality officer, she manages and coordinates all clinical operations, programs and grant initiatives for the organization and oversees Fetter’s continuous improvement by ensuring mission, vision, value and goal alignment across all initiatives. Prior to this leadership role, Ms. LaForte supported Fetter patients as a family nurse practitioner at our Cross, SC, location.

Eleanor Jenkins-Alford, MD

Family Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Dr. Jenkins-Alford has more than 27 years of experience in family medicine and has practiced in private practice, urgent care and physical medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina. She earned her medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she also completed her residency in family medicine. Dr. Jenkins-Alford is active in the community and enjoys participating in health-related activities through her affiliation with several community service organizations.

Joye Fordham, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Doctor of Medicine

Dr. Fordham was born a Charleston native and earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and her bachelor’s degree in biology from Spelman College. She has administered OB-GYN care at practices throughout the Lowcountry, specializing her skill set to provide patients with the compassionate, knowledgeable and high-quality care they deserve. 

Richetta Deas, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC

Adult Medicine, Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Deas received her Master of Science in Advance Practice Nursing and served as an Adult Nurse Practitioner at Fetter Health Care Network, specializing in family medicine.

Roynell Frank, MSN, FNP-C

Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner

Roynell Frank is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing over 15 years of comprehensive clinical experience in emergency medicine, primary care, and medical-surgical nursing. Ms. Frank earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialization from Maryville University in 2021 and obtained her Board Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in February 2025. Her clinical expertise encompasses the management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive health services, and comprehensive patient education. Since joining Fetter Health Care in August 2025, she has been dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to patients across the lifespan.

Wakesha J. Evans, PA-C

Family Medicine, Physician Assistant

Ms. Evans serves as a physician assistant for Fetter Health Care Network. She attended Claflin University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry. Ms. Evans has received both her Masters in Biomedical Science and Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to joining Fetter, she provided care in internal medicine and family practice offices for 14 years. She is also a licensed fitness instructor and is heavily involved in the community through her church and a variety of community organizations.