Dr. Donald Robert Teater, MD

Dr. Donald Teater specializes in family medicine and addiction medicine, bringing over four decades of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency training at the prestigious Duke Family Practice Residency program. Dr. Teater is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Teater practices at Haywood Regional Medical Center and maintains offices in Waynesville, North Carolina, as well as locations in Juneau, Alaska. His expertise focuses on treating substance use disorders, including opioid dependency and heroin addiction. He performs comprehensive toxicology testing and general blood work to support patient diagnosis and treatment planning.