Your Well-being at the Heart of Our Care
We strive to provide our patients with high-quality, coordinated care specific to their own individual needs and circumstances. Patient Centered Care utilizes an Advanced Care Team model. Advanced Care team members support the Primary Care Provider (PCP) in efforts to deliver efficient centered care.
Dear Prospective Patient:
Thank you for your interest in Patient Centered Care. My name is Deborah Adams-Wingate, RN, MSN, NP-C. I am an Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (NP-C), certified nationally and licensed in North Carolina. I received my under-graduate training first at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and then completed my Master’s in Nursing, at Duke University. I have practiced as a Nurse, since 1995 both in hospitals and with private practices.
At Patient Centered Care, we will strive to optimize the present and future health of our patients through a partnership that utilizes lifestyle modifications and the most up to date medical knowledge. Patient Centered Care providers deliver quality care that encompasses a patient’s total health needs beginning at age 2, through adulthood. We specialize in personalized family medical services and preserving long-term, beneficial health partnerships with our patients. As your primary care provider, we can also help coordinate medical care through other specialties or hospital services when necessary.
Patient Centered Care emphasizes preventive health and general well-being. Medical concerns are managed through diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common illnesses and chronic diseases taking into account genetics, family history and mental health. Care is coordinated with other specialists. To assure care is patient-centered; it is proactive, inclusive, and customized to individual patients. To assure it is collaborative; we utilize teams of practitioners that share information among themselves and patients alike. Care is customized to each individual to treat their unique medical needs.
Patient Centered Care provides primary care with a strong emphasis in high-quality care, preventive medicine, close follow-ups, short wait times in the office, patient education and friendly but professional patient relations. I look forward to meeting you. Thank you for your time and for your active participation in your health care!
Partnering with families to optimize current and future health.
OUR TEAM
OWNER
Deborah Adams-Wingate
Ms. Wingate received her B.S. in Nursing from George Mason University in 1995, followed by an M.S. in Nursing from Duke University in 2002. Certified as an as an Adult/ Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Wingate has 29 years experience as a Registered Nurse in hospitals and private practice with special interest in oncology, geriatrics and autoimmune disease. She has worked 22 years in Adult/Geriatric Primary Care, and has owned Patient Centered Care – a family practice with offices in Wilmington and Bolivia, NC – for 17 years.
Practice Manager
Heather Wingate
Heather opened the doors at PCC in October 2007 and has been instrumental in growing the Practice through prompt customer service, attention to detail and warm inviting attitude. Always ready with a helping spirit, Heather is your go-to person at Patient Centered Care. When not at the office, Heather can be found outdoors with her adopted 4-legged family members, Sarge and Major or traveling to NYC to spend time with her daughter Jayden who graduated college in May of 2023 with her Bachelors in Fine Arts.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Julie Skipper
Julie began at PCC following an internship while completing her Medical Assistant program at Caring for Life. I have one dog named Bailey and when I have free time I love to spend it with my nieces and nephews.
Nurse Practitioner
Anna Thompson
Anna received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2012 and began her career as a registered nurse in Women’s Health. After 10 years as a bedside nurse, she realized she wanted to make a greater impact in people’s lives by pursuing a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner. So in 2024, Anna graduated from Frontier Nursing University received her Master’s as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and became board-certified by AANP. While attending UNCW, Anna met her husband and they chose to make Wilmington their home. Now, they have two beautiful daughters who enjoy all the amenities Wilmington offers. Anna’s goal as a primary care provider is to implement holistic care by creating a partnership with her patients.
Registered Nurse
Taylor Smith
Hi my name is Taylor! I have been with PCC for several years! I began working as a Medical Assistant throughout nursing school at UNCW. I graduated in December 2023 and now I work full time as an RN in Winston Salem NC while continuing to help PCC working remotely. While working at PCC I loved connecting with the staff & patients! When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family & my dog, Koda.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wendy
Wendy is a dedicated LPN with over 20 years experience in family medicine, cardiology, and dermatology. She is a native of Wilmington and graduated from nursing school at Cape Fear Community College. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Erik, son, Will and her two shih-tzus, Charlie and Polly. If you can’t find her at the beach relaxing, she is likely shopping or working on a craft.