Our Providers

• Dr. Courtney Auman, MD

Dr. Courtney Auman, MD
Dr. Courtney Auman is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. She graduated with Highest Honors from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Public Health and went on to complete her medical doctorate at UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Auman completed a four-year Anesthesiology residency at Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, NC and was appointed Chief Resident during her final year. Following residency, she completed a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Wake Forest and Carolina’s Pain Institute. Dr. Auman is a member of the American Board of Anesthesiology, North Carolina Society of Anesthesiologists, North Carolina Medical Society, and the Pain Society of the Carolinas. A North Carolina native and enthusiastic Tar Heel fan, Dr. Auman lives in Carteret County with her husband and three children.
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• Rachel Bennett, PA-C

Rachel Bennett, PA-C
Rachel Bennett joined Crystal Coast Pain Management in 2020 and is a nationally certified physician assistant by the NCCPA. She has more than 7 years of experience in pain management. She received her Bachelors of Science in Applied Health Science from Wheaton College (IL) and her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the Pain Society of the Carolinas. She is also trained to perform Botox injections for chronic migraines as well as trigger point injections.
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• Maggie Griffin, MSN, FNP-C

Maggie Griffin, MSN, FNP-C
Maggie began her medical career in 2009 as an LPN and has since advanced her expertise, completing her Master of Science in Nursing in 2022. Although she is relatively new to pain management, Maggie brings a wealth of experience from her years specializing in emergency medicine, with additional time spent in critical care within the ICU. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of complex medical conditions and a compassionate approach to patient care. Maggie earned both her LPN and ADN degrees from Coastal Carolina Community College, her BSN from the University of Texas of Arlington, and her MSN from Chamberlain University. She is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and holds additional certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Having called Eastern North Carolina home for the past 22 years, Maggie originally hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time on the water on her boat, at the beach, and is a dedicated supporter of her three children, who are involved in competitive sports. She also shares her home with her husband and three dogs. Maggie is excited to embark on this new chapter in pain management. She is passionate about this dynamic and evolving field and remains committed to staying at the forefront of the latest treatments and technologies. Her goal is to provide patients with the most effective and innovative therapies available, helping them achieve long-lasting relief and an improved quality of life.
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• Lindsay Smith, PA-C

Lindsay Smith, PA-C
Lindsay Smith joined Crystal Coast Pain Management in 2024, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a dedicated Pain Management Physician Assistant. After relocating to North Carolina in 2007, she has committed herself to advancing her expertise through ongoing education and training, ensuring she stays at the forefront of innovative pain management practices. Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Physician Assistant Studies, both from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY, in 2005 and 2007, respectively. Her passion for helping patients manage their pain effectively drives her daily practice. Outside of her professional life, Lindsay cherishes time spent with her husband, three children, and their playful miniature goldendoodle.
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• Elizabeth J. Raynor, FNP-BC, FNP-C

Elizabeth J. Raynor, FNP-BC, FNP-C
Elizabeth began her nursing career at Coastal Carolina Community College, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where she obtained an associate’s degree in nursing. While continuing her education, she began working as a Registered Nurse at Onslow Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Eventually becoming the Critical Care Nurse Educator, and continues as an instructor today. She attended University of Texas at Arlington, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and finally South University, where she obtained her Master’s in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner. She is board certified as an FNP through both the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She is Botox certified, a member of The Pain Society of the Carolinas, and is certified as an Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) provider. She is a certified Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) instructor. She is married to a retired Marine with 27 years of service. They have 3 adult children, 3 granddaughters and 3 French Bulldogs. My message to patients…. I love what I do, and am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a great team at Crystal Coast Pain Management.
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• Dr. Zachary Kitchen, MD

Dr. Zachary Kitchen, MD
Dr. Zachary Kitchen has had a diverse life to say the least. The third son of ten children in a poor farming family, he found that there was no money for college so at the age of 17, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. A year later he earned an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland where he graduated with a B.S. in English Literature. He attended flight school after graduation and flew for the Navy for five years as an NFO or “goose” (as the position has been known since the film “Top Gun”). After fulfilling his active duty obligation, Dr. Kitchen received a Navy scholarship to attend medical school and graduated from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in 2000. He trained at the Walter Reed Medical Center and the Bethesda National Naval Medical Center for internship, residency, and fellowship. His training completed, Dr. Kitchen deployed to Iraq with a Forward Resuscitative Surgical System team. Often under fire, he gave surgical and resuscitative treatment to American military, allied military, civilians, and enemy combatants alike. He holds the Combat Medic Badge from the Army and the Combat Action Ribbon from the Marines. During his time in the service, Dr. Kitchen also served as the director of the pain management clinic and then director of pain medicine for the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Returning home, Dr. Kitchen then joined a small private practice in the sleepy coastal town of New Bern, North Carolina and has been a member of the Crystal Coast Pain Management family since 2009. In his spare time he writes and has three novels published. They are available on Amazon.
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• Dr. Angelo Tellis, MD

Dr. Angelo Tellis, MD
Dr. Angelo A. Tellis obtained his Doctor of Medicine (M.D) degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency training at the Medical College of Virginia. He has board certification both in Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He attended Marshall University for his undergraduate degree on a full academic scholarship as a member of The Society of Yeager Scholars and gained experience from studies abroad at Oxford University (Christ Church Campus) and at an international college in Cannes, France. He graduated summa cum laude with a major in psychology and pre-medical curriculum. He has furthermore received national and international post-graduate training in the emerging field of Regenerative Medicine, with an emphasis on orthopedic and cosmetic procedures. He has worked with leading experts in the field and his specialized skill set includes PRP and stem cell treatments with fluoroscopic guidance. He has been practicing medicine in North Carolina since 1999, and is privileged to be the first physician to introduce these powerful new techniques to Eastern, NC. Dr. Tellis is a native of Charleston, SC and is married to his wife Sarah, who is the CEO of a Christian nonprofit organization to stop human trafficking called True Justice International. They have three wonderful children. He has participated in medical mission trips to Greece, India, and Africa. Dr. Tellis has both Greek and Italian heritage with his family in Greece coming from the island of Chios in the Aegean Sea.
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• Dr. Kirk Harum, MD

Dr. Kirk Harum, MD
Dr. Kirk Harum is the founding member of Crystal Coast Pain Management. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. After graduating from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1987, he completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. He then spent four years as an attending anesthesiologist for the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. While at Camp Lejeune, Dr. Harum served as the ship’s anesthesiologist for the USS John F. Kennedy. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal in 1991 and the Navy Commendation Medal in 1995. Dr. Harum then went to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he completed his fellowship training in Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Harum served as the Director of the Pain Clinic at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center. He is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the Spinal Intervention Society, and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia. He opened Crystal Coast Pain Management in 2004 where he has been serving Eastern North Carolina ever since.
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