Dana Iglesias, MD, MPH

I became a physician in order to serve the community and provide everyone with high-quality, accessible primary care, especially those facing barriers to access. My philosophy to patient care is to provide comprehensive, patient-centered and compassionate heathcare to meet the needs of each individual. My areas of special interest are full-spectrum family medicine, care for the underserved communities, maternal child health and obstetrics, and women's health. When I'm not at work, I love to spend time with my family, go hiking and running.

I chose to be a doctor because I saw that it allows you to meet people at important, vulnerable times in their lives and offer care and guidance in those moments. Specifically I chose Family Medicine because of the breadth of care it equips you to provide, and because you are able to establish lasting relationships with patients. My philosophy of care is to listen to patients to best understand their goals and priorities in regards to their care, and to partner with them to develop a treatment or prevention plan. In some cases there are clear cut paths forward, but often there are multiple possible approaches and I enjoy working together with patients to choose the best option for them. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife, exploring the Triangle, outdoor activities like hiking or anything around water, live music, and playing basketball.

Health is fundamental to the social and economic success of our communities. I enjoy learning about the complexity of what creates and obstructs the health of individual patients and of populations. Ideally, this is an ongoing conversation between the physician and patient, in which we create a space to set goals, assess progress, express concerns and reflect on outcomes. This dialogue should be guided by integrity, compassion and respect on both sides. My practice focuses include wellness, womens health, minor outpatient procedures and care of Spanish-speaking populations. My creative focus is Argentine tango, which I study and practice avidly. I also enjoy leisurely sport climbing and urban hiking.