Sean M. Epps, PA-C

I switched careers and decided to enter into medicine after my mother was diagnosed with a rare disease. I saw first-hand how important it was for patients and their families to have compassionate providers to help guide them through their medical questions and concerns and to treat them with respect and dignity. I chose family medicine for the ability to build long term collaborative relationships with my patients for all their preventive and chronic healthcare needs. I look forward to serving the Rocky Mount community and helping promote the health of my patients by addressing their physical, mental and emotional well-being. My goal is to provide comprehensive compassionate evidence-based care to all patients. I am passionate about women’s health including preventative medicine such as cervical and breast cancer screenings, family planning including long-acting contraceptive options, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, and mental health. I earned a certificate in menopause medicine which helps me better understand the unique needs of women through all phases of their lives. I also believe in a holistic approach to body ailments and practice osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT), earning my board certification in both family medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment. I enjoy the diversity of cases seen by a family medicine physician and the ability to care for all patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful husband and our dog. I like to spend most of my time outdoors either hiking, gardening or at the beach. I also love to travel, exercise, cook and read.

My passion to help people with the need in health field is what makes me continue to work. I had the desire to help people with their health needs even when I was a teenager. I want to do my best to help those who are in need of help when they are sick and I feel happier when they feel better. My areas of special interest include internal medicine, heart disease and hypertension. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis, painting, hunting and fishing.

I have always been passionate about patient education and helping patient achieve their health goals. While working in the hospital, I noticed a lack of health literacy in the patient population I was working with. As a nurse practitioner, I can serve as a primary source to help patients improve their health and access to care. My model of patient care is patient-centered care, which means having the patient serve as an equal partner in developing personalized goals for their care plan. My particular interest in healthcare includes primary prevention and women’s health. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three boys, traveling, and enjoying any outdoor activity.