Cordell R. Beaton, DO

I chose to become a doctor because I wanted to help people who couldn’t help themselves. I was especially inspired by the Doctors Without Borders who were bringing aid and famine relief to my home country in Kenya. My philosophy of care is based on altruism. I believe that service work can provide healing and nourishment for not only the patient, but also for the healthcare provider. When I am not at work, I like playing soccer, hiking, spending time in nature, reading, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends. I recently also started going to the gym and kind of enjoy it.

My desire to work in medicine began in childhood, having been born with a congenital heart defect and cared for by compassionate pediatric cardiologists. Their impact inspired me to pursue a career where I could serve others and be an instrument of healing. After thoughtful reflection and prayer, I chose to become a Physician Assistant to provide care that improves quality of life, just as I experienced. I care for both children and adults, managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions with a focus on preventive medicine and patient education. I also have a strong interest in dermatology, weight loss medicine, and women’s health, and I’m eager to expand my knowledge in these areas. I believe in holistic care—recognizing the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. I strive to address all aspects of well-being to support healing. My practice is grounded in evidence-based medicine, integrating research, clinical expertise, and patient values to guide treatment. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, family and friends. I also enjoy traveling, serving at my local church, cycling and exercising.

I became interested in medicine while volunteering in emergency medical services (EMS) when I was an undergraduate student at Campbell University. I quickly realized that it was my calling to care for others in order to give back to my community. Having been an orthopaedic patient several times myself, I had a keen appreciation for the significant impact this specialty can have in ones life. It soon became my goal to become an orthopaedic surgeon in order to serve the people of eastern North Carolina. My clinical interests include spine surgery, scoliosis management, pediatric orthopaedic care and upper extremity orthopaedic care. Caring for people with spine conditions is a complex journey that requires consideration not only of the imaging and symptoms, but more importantly of the goals and values of the individual patient. I spend most of my spare time with my wife and 1-year-old daughter. I also enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly camping, whitewater rafting, water skiing and golfing.