Anthony Kummer, MD

Both my parents are physicians. My mom is a pediatrician, and my father is a vascular surgeon. They actually tried to convince me not to study medicine, as they are all too aware of the pressures that go along with the field. But I couldn't find anything else that brought me the satisfaction I get from helping patients live their healthiest lives. \n I chose internal medicine due to its focus on multiple systems in the body rather than one organ specifically. Being a primary care physician allows me to facilitate my patients' journeys through the complex healthcare system, which can be daunting. I appreciate the opportunity to demystify it, as best as I can, for patients. \n The most important trait a doctor can have is something not taught in medical school. It's to be a good and careful listener. I start by asking questions, listening intently and involving patients in decisions about their care. My goal is to form a partnership with each patient and to be their guide in improving their health through treatments and prevention strategies. I have an interest in the LGBTQ+ community, and I provide care tailored to that community's needs. \n At Mercy Hospital St. Louis - where I did my training - I was honored to serve as chief resident. \n In my spare time, you might find me hiking with my husky, cooking and spending time with family.

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.

Family nurse practitioner Ashley Boles started her medical career in a very fast-paced setting in the emergency department. While she loved her work there, she wanted a way to do more for her patients and develop relationships with them and their families. She loves working with children and found pediatrics was the right fit for her. Ashley enjoys patients of all ages, but especially loves seeing newborns through their first year of life. She feels fortunate to be part of such a special time of growth and development. Family keeps Ashley busy when she's not working. She and her husband, Adam, met while in college. They now have a son and enjoy spending time together, traveling, hiking and being outdoors.