I have wanted to be a pediatrician, and not just a physician, since I was four years old. I received my first doctor’s kit and haven’t stopped practicing my craft since then. I credit my training at the University of Nebraska for a focus on primary care and attention to the health of the parent-child bond as a major component... Read More about Penelope "Pennie" S. Bliss, MD

I chose to become a physician because I want to help people and I also enjoy solving puzzles. I believe in joint decision making with my patients. When I'm not at work, I enjoy playing with my son, trying new restaurants with my husband and reading.

I become a provider to make a difference in people’s lives. My mom always wanted me to become a nurse, and she always said that I have enough patience in me for the whole world.

I was born and raised in rural Texas, and now call North Carolina home. I became fascinated by the developing brain during my undergraduate studies in Brain and Cognitive Sciences and was further drawn to pediatrics due to a love for working with children. I take a holistic and evidence-based approach to caring for children. I am a vocal advocate... Read More about Tyia S. Clark, MD

My clinical interests include women's health, mental health and chronic medical management. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping and rock climbing. I believe in building strong relationships with patients and working collaboratively with them to develop personalized treatment plans that fit their unique needs and lifestyles.

I was inspired to become a general surgeon after shadowing at Rex Hospital as a student many years ago. I love working in the very community I grew up in. My philosophy is to try to help patients regardless of whether or not they need surgery. Surgeons can be great stewards of healthcare for our patients. My areas of interest... Read More about Nishika S. Moradia, MD

My philosophy of care revolves around teamwork. As your physician, I am a resource for you. If you, as the patient, are willing to put in the time and effort to come in for appointments and take control of your health, then I am going to do everything in my power to help you. I will always work with you... Read More about Christian C. Lowrie, DO

I wanted to be a nurse since I was about five years old. Working as a nurse practitioner helping those in my community is a dream job for me. I really like getting to know my patients and working with them to help them meet their health goals so that they can live a happy, healthy life with their families.... Read More about Noemi Garza, MSN, NP-C

I specialize in family practice because I enjoy helping patients with preventative care, health maintenance goals, as well as acute/chronic illness. I love to travel, spending time with my two boys and our new puppy.

I became a doctor because I enjoy helping people. I want to take care of every patient of mine the way that I would want myself or my own family members to be treated. Patient care starts with good listening and respect. I strive to be my patient's best coach, listener and teammate. I have always enjoyed taking care of... Read More about Li Zhou, MD

I became an advanced practice provider with specialty in family practice to develop an ongoing partnership with patients, as well as their family members to achieve optimal health. I have a great interest in the diversity of care provided in primary care. I appreciated the opportunity to see older children, adults and elderly. I strongly support utilizing holistic healthcare while... Read More about Melanie White, DNP, FNP-BC

I chose to become a family nurse practitioner because working as a nurse for several years, I wanted to learn more about medical conditions, what causes people to get them, and what can be done to prevent or reduce the complications once they have them. I felt that it was worthwhile to go through schooling in order to be able... Read More about Jonaleen Mori, FNP-C

I chose the nursing field because I wanted a profession that was rooted in caring and serving. I chose to become a nurse practitioner because I wanted to be the best clinician possible and advance my skills and knowledge of patient care. Family medicine allows me the ability to provide complete holistic care for individuals. Diabetes management is an area... Read More about Godwin Nweke, FNP-C

I knew that I wanted to have a career working with children from a young age. Playing with my dolls and taking care of my younger sister evolved into babysitting, becoming a camp counselor and eventually majoring in child development in my undergraduate studies. Now as a pediatric nurse practitioner, it is my greatest joy and privilege to take care... Read More about Susan Hamilton, MSN, CPNP-PC

I chose to become a family practice physician because I enjoy forming close, lasting relationships with patients and following them and their families over time. I love the variety of problems I get to see and am passionate about preventative medicine and patient education. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and we enjoy hiking, cooking,... Read More about Caitlin Higgins, MD

I became an advanced practice provider to develop a partnership with patients and their families. I was raised in rural North Carolina and my first exposure to healthcare was seeing a home health nurse provide care to my great-grandmother. This seed was planted and grew into what I became today. I love using a holistic approach while caring for my... Read More about Arnold McLendon, DNP, MHA, FNP-BC

I have always enjoyed taking care of people. Nursing is an excellent way to provide care to patients. After doing so for years, I wanted to provide care for my patients on a more advanced level, hence why I became a Family Nurse Practitioner! My approach to care is to provide excellent, compassionate and quality care while promoting a healthcare... Read More about Chanel Arnold, MSN, FNP-BC

"Like you, we at Family Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre are committed to our community, and we are here to meet your needs by delivering the best healthcare possible. We have a long tradition of taking care of the folks in local and the surrounding communities. Being in a smaller, more rural hospital we have a higher calling to how we... Read More about Family Medicine & Rehabilitation Centers, PC