phone: 828.645.7974
fax: 828.645.9798

104 North Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787

Nicole Ogg, M.D.

Dr. Nicole Ogg is a native of Texas who moved to Western North Carolina in 1998. She received a Bachelors of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992. In 1998 she earned her Medical Degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. After completing her medical degree she moved to Asheville, where she completed a 3-year Residency in Family Medicine at MAHEC.

Prior to opening Dry Ridge Family Medicine, Dr. Ogg worked for over 8 years at the Hot Springs Health Program. While there, she took care of a wide variety of patients, ranging in age from newborn to over 112 years old. She spent most of her clinic time working out of the Marshall office, but also worked in Mars Hill, Laurel and Hot Springs, as well as in two nursing homes, Elderberry and Brian Center Weaverville. She has extensive experience in chronic disease management, such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and obesity, as well in acute care problems such as laceration repair and asthma exacerbations. She is also a big proponent of preventative medicine and performs regular physicals and gynecological exams.

Dr. Ogg has lived in Weaverville since 2001. She enjoys her home nestled in the trees near the Blue Ridge Parkway, where she lives with her spouse of 9 years, 2 dogs and 1 cat. She enjoys the outdoors, especially gardening, hiking, camping, and boating, and also enjoys watching college football (go Horns). She also enjoys spending time with many wonderful friends, and family, and believes that every day should be lived to the fullest.

Betty Garth, LPN

Nurse "Betty G" was born and lived in Seoul, South Korea until she was 4 years old, when she moved to Hot Springs, North Carolina. She has called Weaverville her home for 25 years.

Garth started her nursing career in 1987. She was a CNA for 2 years, then returned to school and received her LPN from AB-Tech in 1989. Prior to joining Dry Ridge Family Medicine, she worked with Dr. Ogg at MAHEC and Hot Springs Health Program.

Betty lives with her spouse of 25 years and has a daughter. She says the most important and largest part of her life is her family, which also includes 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 hermit crabs, and a hamster. In her spare time you might find her cooking, crocheting, growing tropical plants, and traveling.

Shelly Rice

Shelly is our morning medical assistant and phlebotomist. Born in Asheville and raised in Laurel, she currently lives "over the mountain" in Hot Springs.

Married with two children and two pets, Shelly has worked as a CNA since 1991. When she's not working, she likes spending time with her kids and dogs or going out with friends.

Anne-Marie Dany

Handling all the other duties in the office is Anne-Marie. Anne-Marie is a self-described computer geek who keeps the computers and office running smoothly.

Born in Ohio, Anne-Marie landed in Western North Carolina when she was 6 years old and spent her youth in nearby Haywood County. She's moved away from the area twice, once to attend college at Florida State University (Go Noles!), and a second time when she didn't realize just how cold and snowy Ohio winters are. Each time she moved back to the area, and decided to stay for good in 1996. She moved to Weaverville in 2002.

When she's not in the front of the computer, she's likely to be outside gardening, hiking, or camping. She also enjoys reading and spending time with friends, family, and pets.

Griffin and Gabby

It's a rare day you don't see Dr. Ogg's two dogs, Griffin and Gabby, joining her at the office. They have no official job duties, sleep a lot, and get paid in dog treats. Griffin turned 9 in February and Gabby turned 7 in March.

Outside of the office, they still sleep a lot and enjoy dog treats, but they also enjoy an occasional hike in the woods, and Gabby can often be seen chasing squirrels and turkeys.