Dr. Richard Brian Drimalla, MD

Dr. Richard Drimalla is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings nearly five decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency training at Midmichigan Medical Center. With 48 years in medicine, Dr. Drimalla has developed extensive expertise in both comprehensive family care and urgent medical situations. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout North Carolina.

Dr. Drimalla practices at multiple locations across the region, including urgent care centers in Gastonia and several Atrium Health facilities in Gastonia, Shelby, Kings Mountain, and Lincolnton. His dual specialization in family medicine and emergency medicine positions him to handle a wide range of medical needs, from routine preventive care to acute health concerns. Patients benefit from his decades of clinical experience whether they …need ongoing family healthcare or immediate medical attention.