Susan Lorencz, MD - Glen Meade Center For Women's

My dad was a pediatrician, so I grew up around medicine. I always loved seeing him interact with his patients in the community and hearing about the impact he had on their lives. I wanted to find a way to serve my community in a similar way. \n During medical school, I discovered that obstetrics and gynecology was the perfect mixture of procedures and getting to see patients in the office. It's a field that allows me to offer a continuity of care and positively impact my patients' lives. \n My goal as a physician is to help each patient feel heard and cared for. Even though a visit to a doctor's office may not always be the most enjoyable part of someone's day, I hope that a visit with me will be both beneficial and pleasant. \n I moved to Wilmington in June 2022. My family is originally from Florida, but my parents now live in Idaho, and I love skiing and hiking that terrain when I visit them. \n In my free time, I love playing beach volleyball (I was meant to live on the coast!), spending time with my golden retriever, paddleboarding and watching college football.

My personal experiences of family members battling cancer inspired me to return to school for nursing. Oncology care has always had a special place in my heart. \n I aim to include the patient's family and support network in important healthcare discussions. I believe patient education and collaborative practice with the entire healthcare team fosters optimal care. \n I have been awarded the Hillman Alumni Innovation Fellowship in Pain and Palliative Care and am Advanced Practice End-of-Life Care Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC)-certified. In addition, I have served on the Editorial Review Board at the Columbia University Science Journal. \n My prior professional experience includes five years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and six years at Wilmington Health Hematology & Oncology. \n I'm a North Carolina transplant from New Jersey who enjoys running and going to the beach with my husband and daughters. Some of my guilty pleasures include chocolate chip cookies, reality television and fantasy football.