Victoria M Franklin, WHNP - Novant Health Glen Meade OB/GYN-Wilmington

When I was a young child, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. Helping her through her journey with cancer is the reason I chose my career path. That experience led me to discover my passion for positively impacting others' lives through medicine. \n Then, the premature birth of my son inspired me to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. So, I have a personal perspective that allows me to offer empathetic care to my obstetrics patients. \n I want to partner with my patients and empower them to participate actively in their healthcare decisions. Understanding that each patient is unique, I customize the care I provide. I strive to establish trusting, supportive relationships with my patients and deliver high-quality, compassionate and competent care. \n My husband and I met in college and married in 2016. We have a son and a dog, both of whom we adore. I enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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.