Jacqueline Rookwood, MD

I am passionate about patient education and disease prevention. My philosophy to patient care is to treat the whole patient and family with lifestyle and therapeutic approaches.

I was always interested in a career in health and decided to combine that with my passion for food and become a dietitian. I also was interested in the preventive aspect of dietetics and the impact prevention has to overall health and chronic illness. My philosophy of care revolves around patient-centered care. My understanding of the relationship between the health care team and a patient is working together to accomplish a desired goal. Outside of work, I enjoy visiting my family in Chicago, cooking healthy new recipes, taking spin classes, and spending time with my husband and miniature schnauzer, Tessa.

I became a nurse practitioner to help fill the gap of primary care providers in our area. My approach to caring for my patients is collaborative. I want my patients to feel heard and respected. Together, we will come up with a plan for their healthcare. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling and trying new things. My husband, our two children and two mixed Labs moved to Johnston County in 2018 and truly enjoy the area. I grew up in Pennsylvania and we visit family there often.