Meleen, Sarah PA

Located in Goldsboro, NC, Allison Vansant, PA-C - UNC Internal Medicine at Goldsboro, is a vital part of the UNC Health network, dedicated to offering a wide array of healthcare services to the local community. From primary care to specialized treatments, these facilities strive to deliver patient-centered care that caters to diverse medical needs, ensuring individuals receive comprehensive and personalized treatment. By prioritizing education and fostering innovation, these healthcare centers frequently collaborate with the UNC School of Medicine to advance medical research and provide training opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals. Committed to promoting wellness and enhancing healthcare accessibility, their unwavering dedication to excellence is evident in their compassionate approach to service delivery, aligning closely with UNC Health’s core values of integrity and quality care. Generated using this brand's available information

I decided to become a physician assistant so I could care well for people and provide patients with holistic care. Before attending Physician Assistant (PA) school, I was a clinical social worker for 11 years. In that role, my main focus was helping patients with psychosocial stressors and mental health challenges. My motivation to become a PA was that I would be able to take care of the entire patient and not just one aspect of his/her health. I believe in patient-centered care. I want to find out what is important to my patients and help them meet their goals. By building strong relationships, I can better address concerns or fears and tailor a treatment plan that will work for my patients. I am very interested in helping patients to make behavioral changes that will positively impact their health outcomes such as smoking cessation, weight loss, exercise and stress reduction. I am excited to help my patients prevent disease so they can live long, healthy lives. Outside of work, I love spending quality time with my husband and two dogs. I enjoy being involved at church as well as baking, quilting, scrapbooking, and volunteering in the community. In terms of exercise, I like playing tennis, golf, swimming and rollerblading.

I am a physician assistant with 40 years experience in family practice and internal medicine.