Petagay Petra Fairclough, FNP

Petagay Fairclough, FNP is a family nurse practitioner specializing in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and her master's in family primary care from Utica University. She performs thorough health assessments and creates health plans that align with the patient's diagnosis, health care issue, or needs. These plans focus on promoting health, preventing illness and injury, and providing therapeutic care. Additionally, she educates patients and caregivers on disease prevention, ways to modify their health, and how to treat their condition at home.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I pride myself on listening to my patients and giving them time to ask questions and voice concerns. This helps me to work with the patients to coordinate a plan that fits their lifestyles.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I aim to be honest, kind and professional with my patients. I expect honesty in return to maximize care.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
Outside the office, I enjoy traveling, reading and spending time with my family.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Specializing in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism allows me to treat prevalent disorders not commonly understood. I am able to integrate science, medicine and lifestyle changes to improve the quality of life of my patients. It is an ever-evolving field and I enjoy learning new tools and knowledge to manage metabolic disorders.