Dr. Maurice Kent Locklear, MD

Dr. Maurice Locklear is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 38 years to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina. His extensive experience spans nearly four decades of caring for families and individuals throughout their healthcare journeys. Dr. Locklear is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Locklear practices at Cape Fear Clinic and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, both located in Wilmington, North Carolina. His clinical expertise includes treating conditions such as high blood pressure, tobacco use disorders, and teen tobacco use prevention. He also performs important screening services including tuberculosis testing and COVID-19 testing. These services reflect his commitment to both preventive care and addressing common …health challenges in his community.