AdhesiveCapsulitisShoulder near Siler City, NC

Biography: I knew from an early age that I wanted to become a doctor. I grew up in a rural town in Maryland and, as a high school student with an interest in medicine, I used to shadow rural family medicine doctors on their rounds and thought their work looked incredibly rewarding. \n As a life-long athlete (I was a runner in high school and played rugby in college), I have a strong personal interest in sports and physical activity. I wanted to be able to treat athletes of all skill levels in my daily practice, so I pursued a sports medicine fellowship and worked in Division I sports for nine years prior to relocating to North Carolina in 2019. \n My goal is always to provide the best possible care through active listening and understanding each patient's individual challenges and goals. Education and shared decision-making are crucial elements of my patient-centered approach. I strive to help patients - and communities - achieve an active and healthy lifestyle. \n I "practice what I preach" and enjoy walking, running and strength training. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, son and dog. We love going to the beach and have recently started taking family trips to national parks, which we plan to make an annual tradition.

Biography: I went to medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. But while there, I realized I enjoyed medicine much more than surgery. I like helping patients manage both acute and chronic health problems in a compassionate, yet evidence-based, manner. \n As an internal medicine physician, I'm comfortable taking care of complex conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, emphysema, asthma, cirrhosis and more. At the same time, I'm comfortable taking care of healthy patients who just need a physical. \n At our clinic, our goal is to deliver same-day care for acute problems while also managing chronic medical problems on a recurring basis. We strive to meet patients where they are and offer them a variety of ways to get care - in-person visits, video visits, MyChart electronic messaging and nurse triage. We're able to take care of the majority of patients' medical needs, but we also refer them to subspecialty care when it's needed. \n I am board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. I'm also certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in diabetic, stroke and cardiovascular care. \n Growing up in Lenoir, North Carolina, I played football, basketball and baseball at West Caldwell High School. I continued playing baseball at Davidson College, where I majored in chemistry. I went to medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill, thanks to a scholarship from the U.S. Air Force. \n I did my residency in internal medicine at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, and then worked as a teaching attending physician at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. \n I have four children - three sons and a daughter. My oldest is in seminary. One son played college soccer; another played high school soccer while also participating in dance and earning his Eagle Scout. My daughter participates in dance, choir and performs with High Point Ballet's presentation of The Nutcracker.