Amanda Cooksey, PA-C

My father was a neonatologist. When I was young, I would often visit the hospital with him to see the sick babies in his care. That inspired me to become a pediatrician myself. My three younger siblings also followed our father's footsteps into the medical field, so you can say caring for others is truly the family business. \n I love working with children each day; they are so curious, full of energy and excited about the world around them. I enjoy caring for children of all ages, and have special interest in premature babies, as well as children with behavior concerns such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I believe in letting kids be kids. They are stronger than we think and a lot of times they are able to work things out for themselves if we stay out of their way. I see my role as understanding when to give them that freedom, and when intervention is necessary. When you have a concern with your child, we will get to the bottom of it, and we will avoid unnecessary medications or procedures while we do that. \n I grew up in central Florida and met my wife, Morgan, in medical school. I completed a pediatric residency here in North Carolina, and fell in love with the weather and people here. We are happy to call the Winston-Salem area home,and enjoy taking our son and our dog to local parks and swimming pools, and on adventures to find delicious North Carolina barbecue.

Mitchell M. Somma, PA-C, has spent more than two decades working in the medical field. He started his career in cardiology but was looking for a more hands-on specialty. He enjoys working with his team to provide outstanding patient care. Mitchell particularly enjoys helping patients with vascular disease. He enjoys helping patients heal as well as educating them to prevent recurring wounds and make healthy lifestyle changes. Outside of work, Mitchell enjoys spending time outside running, hiking and or playing tennis.

Gabrielle is a graduate from Wake Forest School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies. Since graduation, Gabrielle has practiced in several arenas of psychiatry, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient and intensive substance use programs. She utilizes her knowledge and experience to educate her patients on the why and how behind their treatment plan. She believes in and wants her patients taking an active part of their care. "I believe that the patients and myself should have collaborativ