Dr. Meghan Lemke Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center MOORESVILLE, NC
Medicine was a natural fit for someone who enjoys studying science and interacting with people. “While in medical school,” Meghan recalls, “I had some specialized allergy testing and treatment which drew me into the field.” Today, she is thankful that she made that choice. “As I progressed in training, I became fascinated with the body’s immune system,” she says. Since the time of Meghan’s experience with her own allergy testing, there has been a dramatic increase in allergic diseases – especially food allergies. “Since we don’t fully understand the reason for the increase, allergists are at a medical frontier, which pushes us to keep studying, learning, and adapting our practice to provide the best care for our patients.” One of Meghan’s passions is providing education to her patients to create their best outcomes with the least amount of medications. “The only thing I know for sure is that I still have so much to learn, and as long as I’m learning and growing as a person, I’m on my way,” Meghan recognizes.
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came to the Lake Norman area by way of Birmingham, Alabama, to join the specialized team of physicians at Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center. Meghan completed training in pediatrics and allergy/ immunology at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville and has been board certified in allergy and immunotherapy since 2009. “I met my husband, Chris, at the Mayo Clinic where I attended medical school,” Meghan says. Chris was a researcher and Meghan was a medical student. The couple married and have three children: Camille, 9; Patrick, 7; and Greta, 2. DR. MEGHAN LEMKE
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“Relocating to the Lake Norman area has truly been a dream come true,” she continues. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve spending time with her family on the Finger Lakes in New York State. “When I am out on Lake Norman now with my family, those memories come together and create nostalgia of childhood magic and carefree fun,” she describes. It’s a blessing for her to be able to share these experiences with her young children, watching them participate in some of the same activities she did as a child. “Nothing makes me prouder than watching my children grow into unique and remarkable little individuals,” she smiles. Hippocrates once said: “Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” Meghan has a true love of medicine and people. “I look to Mother Teresa for inspiration in ministering to my patients,” she says. While admittedly a vastly different culture, the people of the Lake Norman area are not unlike the people of Calcutta – the basic need for human connection and compassion is universal. Mother Teresa lived to bring God’s love to people, and Meghan is inspired to do the same. “My faith is my compass,” says Meghan, “my faith is what gives meaning to everything I do.” By: Michelle Love | Photography By: Toni Lovejoy