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Biography: Dr. David Becker, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. David Becker, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Jennifer Honeycutt, MD is an Internist who practices in Matthews, NC. She is 48 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Jennifer Honeycutt, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Samuel Ford, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 37 years old. Dr. Samuel Ford, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Peter Mack, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 46 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Peter Mack, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Maureen Andreassi, MD is an Internist who practices in Matthews, NC. She is 61 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Maureen Andreassi, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 15 months old shaped much of my childhood and rooted my passion for medicine. Growing up in Key West, Florida, I had limited access to specialized care, so we frequently made the four-hour drive to Miami for my diabetes appointments. \n This experience sparked my curiosity about my disease and the medical field as a whole. Eventually, that curiosity led me to medical school. I realized my personal experience with chronic illness gave me a unique ability to empathize with patients facing their own health challenges. Internal medicine is the perfect specialty for me. It allows for long-term relationships with patients and the opportunity to solve complex, puzzling cases and a broad range of conditions. \n Collaboration, trust and understanding are qualities I strive for in every patient relationship. I focus on understanding the whole person, not just their medical conditions. I believe that when patients feel heard and valued, it is so much easier to work together to achieve their health goals. \n Away from the office, family and health are my top priorities. My husband, Jake, and I have twin boys, Ryder and Griffin. We love spending time outdoors together - at the beach, on a hike in the mountains, or during pool and boat days with family and friends. We also love exploring new restaurants in the Lake Norman area. When I get time alone, I love running, cycling, cooking and gardening. I make it a priority to balance work and personal life, so I can stay energized and focused on providing the best care to my patients.

Biography: My father, John W. Metcalf, was a small-town OB-GYN in Ohio. Seeing his commitment to medicine is what originally inspired me to explore the field. When I discovered orthopedics, I knew that I had found the perfect specialty for me. Being an orthopedic trauma surgeon gives me regular opportunities to help my patients during some of the hardest moments of their lives and to allow them to see a future beyond their injury. \n From the beginning of my career, I have been devoted not only to continuously learning about the specialty and growing as an orthopedic surgeon, but also to making the path better for those who follow. I was the first female Chair of the Board of Specialty Societies of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, serving on their Board of Directors. I have served on multiple BOD, including my subspecialty-the Orthopedic Trauma Association. I was responsible for developing the current fellowship match process for orthopedics, laying the groundwork for young surgeons to get their start in their chosen subspecialty. I also served as president of the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society, a group that gave me the inaugural "She for She" Award in 2022. Currently, I am chair of the Association of Women's Surgeons (AWS) Publications Committee and serving on the AWS Executive Council. I am devoted to seeking out ways to grow the field and support other surgeons as we all work together to advance the field. \n I very much attribute my success to the support of my family; my late father and my mother and siblings were my earliest supporters, while my husband, Jeff, and daughter, Annalise, have provided incredible encouragement as well. Annalise also gave me an opportunity to see orthopedic surgery from a different angle; a college soccer player, Annalise was sidelined by ACL injury. I was happy to witness and help see her through ACL reconstruction, her recovery and her return to Division 1 soccer.