Deborah Stoia, Physician Assistant

Deborah Stoia is a board-certified Physician Assistant with over 20 years of clinical experience spanning psychiatry, pain management, urgent care, and family medicine. She brings a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care, with a particular focus on understanding the connection between physical health, mental health, and overall well-being.

Throughout her career, Deborah has worked in both psychiatric and multidisciplinary pain management settings, including Duke Pain Medicine and Avance Psychiatry and Pain Management. Her experience includes psychiatric evaluations and medication management, monitoring treatment progress, reviewing laboratory results, and developing individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Deborah believes in building strong relationships with her patients through compassionate communication, collaboration, and individualized care. She emphasizes an integrated approach to treatment that considers the whole person and supports long-term health and improved quality of life.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Andrews University before completing her Physician Assistant education at Kettering College of Medical Arts. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensed to practice in North Carolina.