Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount has twelve board-certified providers ready to meet the needs of your entire family. As Christian providers, we care about the needs of you and your family and strive to provide superior patient care. With the establishment of an endocrinology department, people in eastern North Carolina now have an alternative to driving out of town for help with diabetes and thyroid disease. Visit one of our friendly, caring providers for all of your health care needs.
Dr. Richard G. Michal —Graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Zoology. He received his M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine and is board certified in Family Practice. Desiring to serve the Lord first and foremost, Dr. Michal stepped out on faith and founded Rocky Mount Family Medical Center in 1983. The practice has grown to a ten provider practice and continues to recruit providers. Dr. Michal is married with four children and is an active member of Englewood Baptist Church where he participates in prayer ministry, Bible fellowship groups and has coached Upward sports teams. Additionally, Dr. Michal has participated in four mission trips to Russia and one to Cuba. Other interests include the Carolina Tarheels; the Carolina Hurricanes and astronomy. Dr. Michal is a member of the teaching faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill as Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine. » Back to top
Dr. Mark S. Abel —Graduated from Purdue University, Indiana with a B.S. in Biology. He received his M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Abel operated his own private practice in Winchester, Indiana from 1983 -1994, and in July 1994, joined Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount. In addition to being a co-owner of Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount, Dr. Abel is a member of the American Board of Family Practice. He serves on the Tumor Board at Nash General Hospital where he also performs colonoscopies and endoscopies. Dr. Abel was the 2004 recipient of the Family Medical Center Golden Rule Award. This award is presented to individuals who live the Golden Rule consistently and always put the needs of others before themselves. Dr. Abel is married with four children, serves as a deacon in his church, and has participated in foreign and local mission work. » Back to top
Dr. Samuel J. Perry —Graduate of Wake Forest University with a degree in Math Business. He received his M.D. from Bowman-Gray School of Medicine in 1988. Dr. Perry joined Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount in October 2002 with over 16 years experience as a practicing physician in North Carolina. Married to Beverly Perry, they are the proud parents of two daughters. The Perrys are very active in their church and community activities. Dr. Perry is a member of the American Board of Family Practice and was voted 2006 “Family Doctor of the Year” by the Rocky Mount Telegram readers. » Back to top
Dr. J. Ashley Parker —Received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1994 and was an Honors graduate of the ECU School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Parker completed his residency program in 2003 at Riverside Family Practice in Newport News, VA. As a member of the NC National Guard, Dr. Parker has served two tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Ashley Parker, his wife and four children are members of Englewood Baptist Church where he enjoys singing in the choir and playing on the church softball team. Additional interests of Dr. Parker include deer and duck hunting. Dr. Parker joined Family Medical Center in July 2003 and is a member of the American Board of Family Practice. » Back to top
Dr. Jennifer M. Hart —Graduated from University of Virginia and earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 2000. Dr. Hart completed her residency at Lancaster General Hospital in 2003. She joined Family Medical Center in March of 2004, and is a member of the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Hart currently runs our Women’s Health Care program. She is married to Dr. John “Jay” Hart, and they are the proud parents of a beautiful daughter and handsome son. As a member of Servant’s Heart Church, Dr. Hart enjoys teaching Sunday School and leading a fellowship group in her home. » Back to top
Dr. Sabine Maas —Received her Associates Degree in Applied Science in Nursing from Caldwell Community College in Hudson, NC. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Gardner-Webb College in Boiling Springs, NC. While working as an RN in several hospitals in the Infectious Disease and Cardiac Telemetry departments and the Medical/Surgical floor, she returned to school to pursue her Doctorate in Medicine. Pre-Med course work was taken at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Dr. Maas transferred to East Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, NC, where she earned her Doctorate in Medicine. Dr. Maas performed her residency training through East Carolina School of Medicine, Dept. of Family Medicine Rural Residency at Williamston, NC. In 2000, Dr. Maas opened a solo practice, Linville Family Medicine. Dr. Maas closed her practice in 2007 and started working for CompHealth as a locum tenans. Her first assignment was with Family Medical Center in October of 2007, and she later joined Family Medical Center as a full time physician May 5, 2008. Dr. Maas is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician and a committed Christian. She is married and has one son. » Back to top
Dr. Jeffrey McFadden —Graduated from University of Missouri Columbia with a B.S. in Biology. He received his M.D. from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biological Sciences Cum Laude. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. McFadden is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the American Medical Association. After moving from Tennessee, Dr. McFadden practiced at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, NC and then worked as a Hospitalist in Elkin, NC. Dr. McFadden is the proud father of three children and is married to Stacey McFadden. The McFaddens moved to the Rocky Mount area after accepting a position with Family Medical Center in March 2009. His interests include church involvement, reading, computers and programming. » Back to top
John M. Lucas, PA-C —Received a B.A. in Biology in 2001 from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio and a B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies from East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina in 2004 where he was on the Dean’s List for four semesters. In addition to being a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants and the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants, Mr. Lucas is a deacon in his church and visited Eleuthera, Bahamas for missions work in 2007. He joined FMC in July 2004 and was the 2005 recipient of Family Medical Center’s Golden Rule award. This award is presented to individuals who live the Golden Rule consistently and always put the needs of others before themselves. John is married to Lisa Lucas. John and Lisa have a beautiful girl and are expecting their second child. » Back to top
Rachel L. Perry, PA-C —Received a B.S. in Medical Technology from Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas in 1998. Ms. Perry received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas in 2003. Ms. Perry moved to the Rocky Mount area and joined Family Medical Center in July 2006. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the Fellowship of Christian Physicians Assistants. In addition to being an active member of Arlington Baptist Church and the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), Ms. Perry has been on missions trips to Saltillo and Monterey, Mexico. She married Clay Perry in October 2007, and they are expecting their first child. » Back to top
Julian E.l. McLeod, PA-C —Received a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland in 1992. Mr. McLeod received a B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1993 and his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1998. He is a member of the Society of Air Force Physician Assistants, the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Christian Medical and Dental Association and the National Commission of Certified Physician Assistants. After serving his country in the United States Air Force from 1980 until 2006, Mr. McLeod joined Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount in September, 2006. Among other distinctions, Mr. McLeod managed the G6PD/Sickle Cell Program for Basic Trainees at Lackland AFB in California while serving in the USAF. He is married with two children. » Back to top
Steven Migdon, PA-C —Received a B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies from Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA in August 1996. Mr. Migdon has since worked as a Physician’s Assistant in various areas including neurosurgery, urgent/acute care, emergency services and family practice. As the host for television’s “Here’s To Your Good Health”, Mr. Migdon has been a source of medical information in the Rocky Mount community for the last five years. Mr. Migdon is married to Jenna Rae. They have seven children and just welcomed their first grandchild, a beautiful baby girl. The Migdons attend Nashville Methodist Church where Mr. Migdon is the music director and plays the guitar for the high school youth group. Steve Migdon joined Family Medical Center in March 2009. » Back to top
Sarah Geissler, PA-C —Received a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, December 2008. Ms. Geissler went on to earn her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree in May 2009. In addition to being on the Dean's List at Marquette University, Ms. Geissler received student clinical experience in Women's Health, Emergency Room Services, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and International Medicine. With a knowledge of written and verbal Spanish and a history of church sponsored mission trips to Trinidad, Belize and Malawi, Africa, Ms. Geissler is able to relate to a variety of populations and cultures. Since joining Family Medical Center in September 2009, Ms. Geissler has become a welcome addition to FMC's group of caring providers and an active member of Church on the Rise. Ms. Geissler has a desire to serve others through her medical knowledge and kind nature. » Back to top
