Pediatric Gastroenterology

Dr. Leigh Chancey is a licensed psychologist and a member of the multi-disciplinary team at WakeMed Physician Practices’ Pediatric Gastroenterology program.   Her approach to patient care emphasizes the connection between biology, psychology, as well as social, and environmental factors.   She provides evidence-based care by combining knowledge of the best available research on effective treatments with her clinical expertise, while considering each child and families' unique characteristics, culture and preferences.  Her current professional interests include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Pediatric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) as well as promoting positive emotional adjustment and outcomes for children with a range of gastrointestinal conditions.  Dr. Chancey is actively involved in research, with recently published peer reviewed articles and presentations at local, state, and national conferences. She is also a member of the American Psychological Association's Division 54, Pediatric Gastroenterology Special Interest Group.  Outside of work, Dr. Chancey enjoys spending time with her friends and family, yoga, and playing soccer with her kids. 

Carol Mary Medins MPH, RD, LDN, CNSC is a dietitian with clinical interests in short bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and Celiac disease. She has additional specialty training in pediatrics, gastroenterology, tube feeding and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Medins earned her bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. She then relocated to North Carolina and completed a master's at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC. She is certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).

Medins collaborates with patients and their families because she acknowledges that wellness is a team effort. By working together, families can see their pediatric patient thrive.

Outside of work, Medins spends her leisure time cycling, swimming, reading and hiking.