Taylor Duggins, PA-C
Special Interests
- Spine Pathology
- Neuromuscular Physiology
- Neurosurgical Patient Care
- Conservative and Surgical Treatment Strategies
- Lifestyle Medicine
Biography
Taylor
Duggins, PA-C, is a physician assistant with Carolina NeuroSurgery &
Spine Associates. With a background in emergency medicine and urgent
care, Taylor has cared for patients with a variety of brain and spine
injuries as well as chronic pain. She was drawn to neurosurgery
because of the opportunity to follow patients throughout their care
and be part of a team helping them find solutions that improve their
quality of life.
Taylor’s
path to healthcare began a little differently. She earned her
Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Finance from High
Point University in 2015 and started her career in corporate
marketing. After shadowing friends and family members in healthcare,
she quickly realized becoming a physician assistant was the right
path for her. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina in
2021.
When
it comes to patient care, Taylor believes in taking the time to
understand the full picture.
“My
approach to patient care is rooted in being methodical and treating
the whole patient, not just the diagnosis in front of me,” Taylor
said. “I start by truly listening and taking the time to understand
each patient’s concerns, values, and goals before moving toward a
plan.”
Patient
education is also important to Taylor. She enjoys talking with
patients about lifestyle changes that can make a difference in their
well-being, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, community, and
mental health.
Taylor
grew up in Pfafftown, North Carolina, just outside of Winston-Salem,
and now lives in Charlotte. In her free time, she loves staying
active and trying different gyms around Charlotte. She also enjoys
hiking, traveling with friends, cooking, and walking her Bichon Shih
Tzu, Millie. She is also an avid deer hunter.
Education
- Physician Assistant Studies – Medical University of South Carolina, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, 2021
- Undergraduate – High Point University, Bachelor of Business Administration, Minor in Finance, 2015
