What is your name? Shannon
What is your role at OSC?
I am a CMA, Certified Medical Assistant. I have mostly work with Dr. Favaro and his patients for the past 5 years
What is your Educational Background?
Previously I worked at Novant Health as a nurse assistant before I obtained my CMA. All of my medical career has been in oncology.
What can you share about OSC that would be helpful to a new patient?
We are very family-oriented, and this is so important for the patients. They feel like they are a part of us and feel at ease about the care they receive here.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Being outdoors, backpacking. I love to travel! Right now I’ve picked up a new hobby- reading and exploring on how to take care of a baby. Our baby boy is due in December!
What is your favorite charity?
Isabella Santos Foundation, originating in Charlotte when 2-year-old Isabella was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, cancer found in the adrenal glands.
What is in your Netflix queue?
Any true-crime documentary.
If you were to go to medical school and become a doctor, what type of medical doctor would you be?
A surgeon or emergency medicine physician. I am intrigued by trauma cases.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Hiking & kayaking
What was your favorite cartoon when you were a child?
Looney Tunes
published: July 6, 2021, 9:40 a.m.