NCAFP Media Relations & Support
Need the perspective of a family doctor for your next story on family medicine or primary care in North Carolina? The NCAFP and its family physician members can provide media professionals with timely, on-the-ground insight on contemporary health topics.
The Academy can assist the media in obtaining the perspectives of actively-practicing family physicians.
2012 NCAFP and NC Family Medicine Fact Sheet
For Direct Media Inquiries
Media professionals and journalists needing information can direct all inquires to:
Gregory K. Griggs, MPA, CAE
Executive Vice President
(919) 833-2110 ext. 117
Email: ggriggs@ncafp.comPeter T. Graber, MMC, CAE
Director of Communications
(919) 833-2110 ext. 115
Email: pgraber@ncafp.com
NC Family Medicine Sourcelist
Sources on Specialty Areas in Primary Care
The following physicians may be contacted by members of the media for expert commentary on a variety of health related subjects. NC-based reporters and journalists needing additional information may also contact the NCAFP Communications Department at 919-833-2110 to find a family physician in their area.
Family & Community Health
Mott P. Blair, IV, MD
Wallace, NC
910-285-2134Jessica J Burkett, MD
Wilmington, NC
910-793-1965International Medical Graduates
Ofelia N. Melley, MD
Southern Pines, NC
New Physicians Issues
Jessica J Burkett, MD
Wilmington, NC
910-793-1965Rural Healthcare
Mott P. Blair, IV, MD
Wallace, NC
910-285-2134Natural/Alternative Medicine
Robert W. Patterson, MD
Sanford, NC
919-776-3750Obesity & Nutrition
Mott P. Blair, IV, MD
Wallace, NC
910-285-2134Pallative Care/End-of-Life Care
William A. Dennis MD
Henderson, NC
252-492-3152
Visiting Our Offices
The NCAFP is located in Raleigh on Annapolis Drive, near Oberlin and Wade Avenues. Office hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
Driving Instructions to NCAFP Offices are available.
