Meredith is a graduate of the East Carolina University Physician Assistant Program. She has been working
with Dr. Harris in gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery since graduating in 2006. She assists Dr. Harris with
the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and Lap-Band procedures. She also provides postoperative care
and runs the Bariatric Support Group. Prior to this Meredith was a Research and Development Scientist in
the pharmaceutical industry.

Education:

• Graduate Degree: Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
  East Carolina University
  Greenville, NC
• Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science, Biology with Chemistry minor
  University of North Carolina Wilmington
  Wilmington, NC

Professional Certifications:

• Certified by National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants
• North Carolina Board Certified Physician Assistant
• DEA Approved to Prescribe Medications
• Candela Laser Certified

Professional Associations:

• American Academy of Physicians Assistants
• North Carolina Academy of Physicians Assistants