Jeffers Mann and Artman Pediatric

I knew from an early age that I wanted to become a doctor. I grew up in a rural town in Maryland and, as a high school student with an interest in medicine, I used to shadow rural family medicine doctors on their rounds and thought their work looked incredibly rewarding. \n As a life-long athlete (I was a runner in high school and played rugby in college), I have a strong personal interest in sports and physical activity. I wanted to be able to treat athletes of all skill levels in my daily practice, so I pursued a sports medicine fellowship and worked in Division I sports for nine years prior to relocating to North Carolina in 2019. \n My goal is always to provide the best possible care through active listening and understanding each patient's individual challenges and goals. Education and shared decision-making are crucial elements of my patient-centered approach. I strive to help patients - and communities - achieve an active and healthy lifestyle. \n I "practice what I preach" and enjoy walking, running and strength training. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, son and dog. We love going to the beach and have recently started taking family trips to national parks, which we plan to make an annual tradition.

I love that my career affords me an opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients. My approach is to listen closely to them and then use evidence-based guidance to formulate an individualized care plan together. \n Combining family and sports medicine allows me to care for people in a way that encompasses their whole health over many decades. I place a heavy emphasis on exercise and activity, since both are crucial to good health and well-being. \n My personal journey with fitness did not start until age 12 when I joined the local swim team in my hometown in the Chicago suburbs. Since then, getting regular exercise has been part of my life, and it's had a profound impact on my physical and mental well-being. \n I love working with athletes in all capacities. I've worked as a team physician for both the Carolina Mudcats (minor league baseball) and Cary High School and also have a passion for working with local endurance athletes. I first met my husband training for a triathlon and we stay active in that pursuit as our schedules allow. \n I am happily married with a daughter and two grown stepchildren. I've lived in North Carolina since 2014 and love the ability to be outdoors throughout the year - which is impossible in Chicago - as well as our proximity to the mountains and beach. We love travel and visit Asheville and Surf City regularly. In addition to being passionate about staying active, I'm also passionate about cooking (mostly) healthy food. I love to try new recipes, but I also enjoy trying new restaurants whenever I have the opportunity.