Robin Dawson, PA-C

I knew at a very young age that my calling in life would be to work in medicine. Ive always been fascinated at how the human body works. Being a PA allows me to join two of my passions: practicing medicine and providing care to those in need. I fell in love with orthopedics while working in the field prior to becoming a PA. Its special to see a patient return to activities they once could do with the help of orthopedic care and intervention. I strongly believe that motion is medicine. Staying active is such an essential part of staying healthy. I enjoy getting to know my patients and working together to develop a treatment plan that fits their lifestyle and their orthopedic ailment. I am committed to exhausting all nonsurgical options at our disposal prior to having the conversation about surgical intervention. When the time comes to consider surgery I also feel that amazing outcomes can be achieved through innovative and specialized surgical procedures. I strongly believe that motion is medicine. Staying active is such an essential part of staying healthy. When Im outside of the office or the hospital I enjoy playing golf, kayaking the estuaries of NC, hiking nature trails and working in the yard.

While training as a college runner, I had the opportunity to observe and understand what roles doctors, physician assistants (PA's) and athletic trainers play as part of a sports medicine team. From then on, I knew I enjoyed and wanted to be a part of the medical team as a PA. I love helping athletes return to the field or court as soon as it is safe for them to do so. Ive also grown to love orthopedic trauma over the last 10+ years of treating injuries in trauma patients. My philosophy of care is to listen to the patient. If you ask the right questions and listen, the patient will, a lot of the time, tell you exactly what their diagnosis is. When I am not working, my family and I stay very busy and on the go. I enjoy marathon running, spending time on the baseball field with my son and the dance studio with my daughter.

I am an eastern North Carolina native growing up in Snow Hill as well as playing American Legion Baseball for Kinston Post 43, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to come back and work close to home. I enjoy all aspects of orthopedics, but my passion is sports medicine. I am a big believer in patient education, and I enjoy helping patients achieve their goals. Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my fiance, Cara Beth, and our friends and families. I am excited to be joining the UNC Orthopedic family!