Education and Training
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from State University of New York at Binghamton and completed the Physician Assistant Program at Bowman Gray School of Medicine.

Philosophy
As a Physician Assistant in Internal Medicine, I am committed to delivering compassionate and patient-centered care to adults across a broad spectrum of health conditions. I believe in treating a person by fostering a strong therapeutic relationship, promoting preventive care, and empowering patients through shared decision-making. Internal medicine requires a complex approach to both acute and chronic conditions. My role as a PA is to collaborate closely with the entire healthcare team to ensure continuity of care, accuracy in diagnosis, and responsiveness to each patient’s unique social, cultural, and emotional context. I view every encounter as an opportunity not only to treat illness but also to build trust, reduce health disparities, and advocate for my patients’ well-being.

Special Interests
Preventative care, sports injuries, and acute care.

Personal Interests
I am a marathon runner. I also love reading and spending time with my family.

Certified Specialties

Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Credentials

Education

PA-C | Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Physician Assistant. 1993

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.6

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.6

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.6

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.6

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7

Patient Comments

5.0

I honestly love to know how to make her my regular care provider. I felt more comfortable with her

Feb 23, 2026

3.6

Felt like she was in a hurry.

Feb 10, 2026

5.0

Very thorough!

Jan 28, 2026

5.0

Good

Jan 23, 2026

5.0

The PA [...] recommendations seem to be working to lessen my cough.

Jan 04, 2026

3.4

I understand this was a same day, but interaction felt very rushed and impersonal. [...]

Dec 24, 2025

5.0

Colette is thorough.

Dec 22, 2025

5.0

Good experience

Dec 21, 2025

4.6

Still "learning" new provider as my prior pcp passed away ([...]). I have favorable opinion of C. Madison.

Dec 08, 2025

5.0

I have confidence in Colette. She listens, is obviously knowledgeable, shares info and evaluations well, and has very competent patient interaction.

Dec 08, 2025

5.0

The doctor very friendly and professional. He explained everything he saw in MRI showing us the pictures gave me some recommendations as what might/could help me. [...] the (PA) was very nice and helpful. I would recommend both of them to family and friends.

Nov 28, 2025

3.8

The PA was very nice but had an extremely loud voice [...]

Nov 26, 2025

5.0

I appreciated the level of concern shown by the treating practitioner and the course of treatment/action

Nov 10, 2025

4.0

The PA was very nice [...].

Oct 26, 2025

5.0

Listened carefully to my concerns and responded appropriately.

Oct 25, 2025

5.0

Provided followup call after X-ray which I appreciated.

Oct 15, 2025

1.6

She was completed uninterested in the findings from my obgyn, my celiac [...] also my dermatologist tests and removals

Oct 11, 2025

5.0

Colette was professional, friendly and very proactive in addressing my concerns

Sep 20, 2025

3.0

Provider acted very hurried. I did not feel she listened attentively as she was inclined to jump in and cut me off and get on with it. She did, however, return a call the next day re: a concern with my medication which I appreciated.

Aug 31, 2025

5.0

Colette listens and is very thorough

Aug 24, 2025

5.0

Colette was lovely

Aug 22, 2025

5.0

Very informative and helpful. Very professional

Aug 17, 2025

5.0

I have been with the practice for thirty years Always the best.

Aug 07, 2025

4.8

In order to diagnose my condition the PA needed a lab test, which she ordered and did explain to me why I should have the test.

Jul 22, 2025