Susan Faith Slatkoff, MD

I am a triple Tar Heel, having received my bachelor's, medical and public health degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to medical school, I worked as a counselor and teacher for troubled teenagers on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and then as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural health in the Amazon Jungle of Ecuador. I have wanted to be a physician since I was seven years old. Although I took a round-about pathway, my life as a doctor is amazing. I love nothing better than seeing patients, from birth to the end of life and everything in between. I consider it a true privilege to serve my community, and every day I thank my lucky stars for what I do. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, four children and rescue dog. I enjoy hiking, fishing, reading, movies, gardening, playing games and traveling.

I became a doctor to improve the health of our community by providing patient centered primary care to all individuals. I believe that primary care is about taking care of individuals as a whole and not just the medical conditions that one may have. I enjoy partnering with my patients to develop care plans that address their health as a whole. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, traveling, practicing yoga, meditating, hiking, cooking, exploring new restaurants and listening to live music.

I grew up watching Marcus Welby, MD on TV, and I was inspired by the role model! Then, during high school, I got a job working as a tech in the operating room at Georgetown Hospital in D.C., and I was hooked. I believe in the partnership model of care with my patients, supporting shared decision-making and tailoring my approach to the individual person who entrusts me with their care. Outside of work, I love to cook, explore new cuisines, woodworking and carpentry.