Chad McCain, DO

I chose to become a family nurse practitioner because I like to help people live healthy lives. I see it as a privilege to work together with my patients to address any health concerns they may have. Thus, a collaborative approach with my patients helps us find the best treatment options together given each person’s unique circumstances. The reason I chose family medicine is to help prevent chronic health conditions before they take hold. When I’m not helping my patients, I like to spend time walking along the beach or going fishing with my husband and three children. I’m also very active in my church giving art lessons and creating floral arrangements for our services.

I was a college volunteer intern at an inner-city emergency room in Manhattan, New York when I first came to grips with the wide spectrum of disease in its mildest forms to the most severe, witnessing all the hardships that can come with it. I asked a question at the time that has been bothering me ever since: “How can we make more people healthier and prevent people from needing the emergency room in the first place?” Ultimately, I find a calling as a physician trying to work toward solving this dilemma every day. Within medicine, personal experiences with diabetes in my own family galvanizes a passion for endocrinology and a drive to help others alike with diabetes and metabolic disorders. Medicine does not always follow a “one-size-fit-all” approach. I value getting to know my patients holistically and trying to understand what makes them tick. Using the most up-to-date evidence available, I am committed to working together with patients to create a shared medical plan that aligns with their specific health goals in effort to help them become the best versions of themselves. I understand that it is not always easy living with a medical condition, and it is imperative that patients do not feel judged when discussing their health. Creating long-term relationships with patients and rejoicing in their efforts towards health maintenance and improvement over time is one of the most fulfilling aspects of being a physician for me, and it would be my honor to serve you along your health journey. When I am not at work, I enjoy running, playing basketball and tennis, cooking, trying different cuisines, traveling to different countries and spending time with family and friends.