About
Jennifer Nomides, MD, MPH, serves as medical director and co-owner of Coastal Direct Health & Wellness in Leland, NC. She grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to North Carolina in 2000 to study Marine Biology at UNC Wilmington, graduating in December 2003 with a minor in Chemistry. She then spent seven years at UNC Chapel Hill, earning both her MD and a Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education, along with a Certificate in Global Health. Her Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center in California included training in surgical obstetrics, bedside procedures, emergency medicine, and pediatrics.
Dr. Nomides holds board certification in Family Medicine, which she earned in 2014. A long-standing commitment to underserved communities has taken her to Uganda and Haiti for medical work. , a nonprofit focused on service. She also works as a hospitalist at Novant NHRMC and Brunswick and as medical director for Horizons Health in Wilmington, NC. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, running, camping, and the beach. She and her husband Josh, an ER nurse, have two daughters, Calista and Eleni.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UNC Wilmington, B.S. Marine Biology, minor in Chemistry (December 2003)
Medical School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MD and MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education, Certificate in Global Health, 2005-2012)
Residency
Family Medicine, Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura, CA
Additional Training
Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Behavior and Health Education, Certificate in Global Health — UNC Chapel Hill
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nomides right for?
Dr. Jennifer Nomides is a strong fit for patients who want a long-term relationship with their physician. She treats a full range of ages, from newborns to adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and depression. Patients with complex or multiple conditions benefit from her broad family medicine training and public health background. Her focus on preventive care suits patients who want to get ahead of health problems rather than react to them. Those who value a provider with deep global health experience and genuine investment in their community will find her a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nomides treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism, high cholesterol, heart disease, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, and obesity. She handles same-day urgent care needs as well as long-term chronic disease management.
Yes. Dr. Nomides holds board certification in Family Medicine, which she earned in 2014. She completed her residency training at Ventura County Medical Center, a highly regarded Family Medicine program that included surgical obstetrics, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and bedside procedures.
Dr. Nomides earned her MD and Master of Public Health from UNC Chapel Hill, along with a Certificate in Global Health. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura, California, where she received training across obstetrics, emergency medicine, and pediatrics.
Yes. Dr. Nomides sees patients from birth through adulthood. She received pediatric training during her residency and provides pediatric care as part of her family medicine practice at Coastal Direct Health & Wellness.
Dr. Nomides offers home visits for newborns during their first weeks of life. This is a valued part of the practice's care model for new families.
Dr. Nomides emphasizes prevention as a core part of her practice. She focuses on helping patients understand the factors that contribute to their overall health, including nutrition, weight, sleep, stress, and chronic disease risk. Her public health background shapes how she approaches patient education and long-term wellness planning.
Yes. Dr. Nomides received a Certificate in Global Health from UNC Chapel Hill and has spent significant time providing medical care in Uganda and Haiti. She serves as medical director for a freestanding clinic in rural Haiti through Aid International and as medical director for Kythoni, Inc.
Yes. Members can contact Dr. Nomides through the encrypted Spruce platform via call or text at any time. This direct access is a core feature of the membership at Coastal Direct Health & Wellness.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026