Joann Long, DO

My passion for medicine stemmed from my love of helping others. I chose pediatrics due to my deep love for children. Witnessing the precious moments in my patient's families, and receiving hugs from the little ones, brings unparalleled joy to my day. \n In pediatrics, we focus a lot on preventive healthcare. I strive to empower my patient families with the knowledge they need to raise healthy, happy children. I encourage questions and prioritize being an active listener. \n As an active participant in my field, I am a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the North Carolina Pediatric Society. \n Outside of the office, you might find me engaging in activities such as yoga, dancing and walking my dog. I'm a mother to two college-aged sons and love spending time with them, friends and the rest of my family.

Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Dr Amra Zuzo has been in Charlotte and with Novant Health practicing outpatient pediatrics since 2017. Prior to that, she was in private practice. She believes in closely working with families to nurture a child's development and decrease barriers to wellness. Her special interests include newborn care, development, and nutrition. \n Her greatest joy has been being a mother and she loves spending time at the lake or the beach with her loved ones. In her spare time, she also enjoys exploring Charlotte, traveling, reading and baking.

My first child was delivered by a midwife - and during the birth, she made me feel supported and empowered. I knew then that I wanted to provide that same encouragement to other women. I left my previous career to become a midwife. \n I think of the patient/provider relationship as a team. I'm not the boss; my job is to educate and guide my patients through pregnancy and support whatever choices they make for themselves. I strive to deliver the best, most personalized care possible and ensure my patients feel confident and supported. \n I was a teenage mom and had a wonderful experience delivering my first child. When I had my second baby, I felt judged. Pregnancy should be a joyful, anticipatory time. There's never any judgment in my office. \n My husband and I have two adult children, Elizabeth and Logan. We love to travel and have a goal of visiting at least two-thirds of the 63 national parks in America. I love to do anything outdoors and am always up for a camping trip. \n Other hobbies include reading; playing with our dogs, Delilah and Dexter; and dreaming up new DIY projects. I'm always trying to convince my husband that it's time to embark on our next DIY home-improvement effort.