About
Dr. Amy Jane Nayo earned her medical degree from UNC School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at UNC Chapel Hill. Before medical school, she served in the Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa, focusing on HIV/AIDS public health work. That experience shaped her belief in the power of service and preventive care as the foundation of good medicine.
After residency, Dr. Nayo spent several years practicing broad-spectrum family medicine in a rural North Carolina community before joining Unorthodoc in 2020. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and membership in the American Academy of Family Practice. Dr. Nayo sees patients at both the Carrboro and Durham locations and serves as the sole physician at Durham. She also performs medical ear piercing using the Blomdahl Medical Ear Piercing system. Outside of work, she enjoys trail running, gardening, cooking vegan meals, and spending time with her husband and four children.
Education & Training
Medical School
UNC School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, UNC Chapel Hill
Additional Training
Peace Corps, HIV/AIDS Public Health Service, Togo, West Africa
Certifications
Who is Dr. Nayo right for?
Dr. Nayo is well-suited to patients who want a family medicine physician with broad clinical experience and a genuine preventive care focus. Her background in rural medicine means she handles a wide variety of conditions with confidence and pragmatism. Adults and families at both the Carrboro and Durham locations can see her. Patients interested in medical ear piercing can also book with Dr. Nayo directly, even without a membership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nayo specializes in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine. She provides full-spectrum primary care for adults and families, including chronic disease management, annual health assessments, acute care, and preventive screenings. Her rural medicine background gives her broad clinical experience across a wide range of conditions.
Dr. Nayo sees patients at both the Carrboro and Durham locations. She is the only physician currently seeing patients at the Durham office on N. Duke Street.
Dr. Nayo has an active waitlist. Prospective patients can submit an interest form on the Unorthodoc website, and the practice will reach out with current availability.
Dr. Nayo earned her medical degree from UNC School of Medicine and completed her residency at UNC Chapel Hill. Before medical school, she completed Peace Corps service in Togo, West Africa, where she worked in HIV/AIDS public health. She then spent several years in rural North Carolina practicing broad-spectrum family medicine before joining Unorthodoc in 2020.
Yes. Dr. Nayo performs medical ear piercing using the Blomdahl Medical Ear Piercing system, a single-use, sterile, hypoallergenic product available only to medical professionals. The service costs $99 and includes both studs and after-care cleaning wipes. Non-patients can book this service as well.
Dr. Nayo believes that relationships and prevention form the core of good medicine. She chose primary care because she sees it as a blend of clinical skill, humanism, and practical judgment. Her Peace Corps background and rural practice experience reinforce her commitment to accessible, patient-centered care.
Yes. Dr. Nayo holds board certification in Family Medicine. She maintains an active license with the North Carolina Medical Board and holds membership in the American Academy of Family Practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026