“My goal is to educate and empower parents and families to live their best lives.”

Dr. Coats is board certified in pediatrics. She specializes in general pediatrics, adolescent medicine and sports medicine.

She is the medical director at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Stanly Pediatric Services.

She received her medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed a residency at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and adult children. She loves traveling, theatre and reading. She also enjoys sports, including swimming, water skiing, walking and jogging.