Megan K. Sterlina

Megan K. Sterlina, PA-C is an Advanced Practice Provider and Hematology APP Manager at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology. She serves as an Instructor in the UNC Physician Assistant Program and is a key clinical member of the lymphoma program at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2002-2006)
• Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Wake Forest University (2010-2012)

Clinical Expertise

Sterlina specializes in hematologic malignancies with concentrated focus on lymphoma and leukemia treatment. Her clinical work encompasses Malignant Hematology and General Medical Oncology within the UNC Adult Oncology Clinics. She demonstrates exceptional commitment to patient education, consistently empowering individuals through clear knowledge transfer about complex conditions.

Teaching and Mentoring

As hematology unit coordinator for the UNC Physician Assistant Program, Sterlina integrates frontline clinical experience into medical education. She shapes curriculum for future PAs with practical hematology-oncology training, emphasizing patient-centered communication skills observed in her high patient satisfaction ratings.

Patient Care Excellence

With 191 patient reviews averaging 4.9/5 stars, Sterlina is renowned for thorough clinical explanations, collaborative treatment decisions, and compassionate engagement. Recent feedback (2025) highlights her preparation (e.g., pre-visit review of labs/MRI results), detailed condition discussions, and ability to reduce patient anxiety through expertise.