New Member Spotlight: Patient Care of Wilmington

Deborah Adams-Wingate, RN, MSN, NP-C is an Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (NP-C), certified nationally and licensed in North Carolina. She received her under-graduate training first at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and then completed her Master’s in Nursing, at Duke University. She has practiced as a Nurse, since 1995 both in hospitals and with private practices.At Patient Centered Care, they strive to optimize the present and future health of their adult patients through a partnership that utilizes lifestyle modifications and the most up to date medical knowledge. Patient Centered Care specializes in primary care for adults, 13 years and older, and in the care of patients with acute and chronic multi-system diseases; including, but not limited to, the treatment and management of: cardiac disease, diabetes, arthritis, digestive disease, respiratory disorders, hormonal disorders, kidney disease, women’s health (excluding pregnancy or delivery care), substance abuse, mental health; specializing in the elderly and cancer survivors.Patient Centered Care emphasizes preventive health and general well-being. Medical concerns are managed through diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common illnesses and chronic diseases taking into account genetics, family history and mental health. Care is coordinated with other specialists. To assure care is patient-centered; it is proactive, inclusive, and customized to individual patients. To assure it is collaborative; they utilize teams of practitioners that share information among themselves and patients alike. Care is customized to each individual to treat their unique medical needs.Their satellite office will be located at 4718 S US 117 Hwy., Teachey. Appointments will be made through the Wilmington office at 910-799-6262.