Jerri L. Patterson, NP

Advanced Practice Provider Liaison, North Carolina of Summit Spine & Joint Centers

Ms. Jerri Patterson is a North Carolina licensed nurse practitioner with over 50 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to a multidisciplinary approach to pain management. She holds a post-graduate certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and a master’s degree in nursing administration – both from Duke University. She received her nursing degree from the Mercy School of Nursing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ms. Patterson served as CEO of IPS for five years and as a member of the North Carolina Medical Board for two terms.


Edward J. Ross, III, MBA

Vice President of Carolina Operations of Summit Spine & Joint Centers

Mr. Ed Ross has served as CEO of IPS since 2023. Mr. Ross received a master’s degree in Business Administration from the California Coast University in Santa Ana, California and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Youngstown State University in Ohio. He is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.