Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Monica Moore.
Dr. Moore, before we jump into specific questions about your practice, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
It all started in 10th grade in my Anatomy & Physiology class, where I became intrigued by the human body. In those moments of learning, I realized that if I were to pursue a career in medicine, I would be able help individuals like my grandmother who had numerous medical conditions including Diabetes and Lung disease and who I spent countless days in the hospital watching suffer. I chose to attend Xavier University of Louisiana, which holds the rank of being #1 in the nation in the number of African American graduates who go on to complete medical school. My passion lies in helping people and my goal is to continuously motivate and educate my community. Years later, after attending medical school, completing pediatric residency and working in a private group office, I have established my own virtual pediatric practice, Premier Wellness that offers the perfect solution for busy families that desire convenient yet quality care at the best value.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being an entrepreneur is new and comes with a lot of bumps and bruises. To say this journey has been easy would be a complete fallacy. I have had to lean even more on my faith in God, needed the support and encouragement from friends and family and have been coached by amazing business and branding coaches. Through it all, I have remained committed and centered on the belief that I must trust the process. I have been pushed WAY past my comfort zone and am grateful for how I have grown personally, spiritually and professionally. Entrepreneurship may be difficult but worth it when you do what you love.
Please tell us about Premier Wellness.
As a pediatrician my goal is to educate, empower, and engage with my patients and their families. As the CEO of Premier Wellness, I am able to connect with patients and provide trusted and reliable access to health care in an innovative and convenient way. Through my virtual pediatric practice, I provide acute and chronic care visits to patients as well as offer breastfeeding and new mommy packages. In addition, we are also pleased to provide a comprehensive and specialized nutrition and weight control program for those struggling to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to fulfill my dream of not just being a doctor, but an individual who chooses to make an impact in their community. Within the last year I have founded a mommy daughter organization that curates experiences that cultivate healthy relationships and fosters positive self esteem for queens near and far. Being someone who has experienced feeling alone, judged and unworthy I am very sensitive to how these negative experiences can affect girls. One of my recent accomplishments was becoming a best selling author of my book Be Unique- A Girl’s Guide to Self Awareness and Self Acceptance. While raising a daughter I wanted to provide a tool for her and other girls that would help unleash their confident and brave self.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
I absolutely love music. I love how it makes me feel, how it can soothe my soul when I am feeling down or how it can motivate me and keep me going when I am working out. One of my favorite childhood memories is the time when I found out that Janet Jackson was coming to Pensacola, Florida, to practice for her upcoming tour. I considered myself her biggest fan. I can still remember all of the moves to her video for The Pleasure Principle. Who knew my usually impatient dad would stand in the long line for hours waiting to get tickets for my cousins and me to see her. Years later, I still relive the moment when I was able to catch Janet Jackson in rare form. Long-lasting happy memories like this are a reminder of the excitement and meaningful experiences I want to provide for my daughter.
Contact Info:
- Address: 850 Windy Hill Rd #2096
Smyrna, GA 30080 - Website: www.premierwellnesspediatrics.com
- Phone: 470 296 0984
- Email: info@premierwellnesspediatrics.com
- Instagram: @drmonicapeds
- Facebook: @drmonicapeds
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