Aubreigh Guynn, PA-C

Ever since I was a child, I was drawn to a career in healthcare. Initially I wanted to become a counselor, but part way through my master's degree program, I realized I wanted a more hands-on field of medicine. I looked into many different areas and felt a spark when I was given the opportunity to shadow a physician assistant, also called a PA. I have a doctoral-level PA degree, which is uncommon among PAs and advanced practice providers. \n My approach to healthcare emphasizes prevention. I truly believe that the vast majority of medical ailments could be reversed or even avoided with a healthy lifestyle. I try to avoid prescription medications when possible and instead focus on lifestyle modifications, diet, exercise and natural remedies for a number of diagnoses. \n When prescription medications are needed, I choose the best data-driven options and get plenty of input from my patients. We're a team. \n I love spending time with my family and enjoy woodworking, reading, learning new skills, cooking and watching sports. The Florida Gators, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Celtics are my favorite teams. I have another hobby that's pretty unusual - competitive axe throwing. In fact, I'm a two-time local league champion in Durham.

My parents are a doctor and a nurse. Growing up, I saw how they enjoyed intellectually stimulating careers that allowed them the opportunity to help people. They inspired me to pursue medicine. \n Prior to my career in medicine, I worked in a number of other fields, including education, housing, nonprofit and agriculture. That experience allowed me to work with people from different backgrounds in many different settings. I think that varied background helps me better understand where my patients are coming from. I also speak Spanish and am always happy to work with Spanish-speaking patients. \n I'm originally from Chicago and moved to Winston-Salem to escape the cold. I love it here. I enjoy traveling, cooking, going to concerts and playing with my dog.

I love being able to get to know my patients and being there for them through all phases of life. It is such an honor to support my patients and to have the opportunity, day in and day out, to encourage them to be their best, healthy selves. \n Getting to know my patients on a personal level is a priority for me. I take the time to learn about patients and their occupations, interests, passions and goals. \n I enjoy all things Disney, hanging out with my cats and traveling the world to places like Jamaica, Italy, England and France.