261 Family Physicians Found in Hickory, NC

We found 261 Family Physicians available in Hickory, NC with an average 4 stars across 1,160 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 152 Family Physicians listed are accepting new patients and 130 accept Medicare.

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Christopher Carleo, MD

Emergency Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
East Setauket, NY
"Dr Carleo's diagnosis and treatment of my infection was dead on accurate. Was thorough in his explanation which I appreciated because it was crazy busy in the ER." View Profile

Roberto Valledor, MD

Family Medicine
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Mission, TX
Roberto Valledor, MD, DABOM, DABFM Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine and Family MedicineDr. Roberto Valledor leads Dr. V Health, a telemedicine Metabolic Clinic focused on medical weight management and cardiometabolic care. View Profile

Dr. Veronica M Bradley, DMSc PA-C

Psychiatry
7 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Mooresville, NC
Dr. Veronica Bradley moved to North Carolina from Long Island, NY in 2006 to begin her undergraduate education at UNCW. View Profile

Dr. Parth Bhavsar

Family Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Lawrenceville, GA
About Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MDDr. Parth Bhavsar is a board-certified family medicine physician with deep experience in urgent care, virtual primary care, and telehealth. View Profile

Dr. Nichola Antionette Patton, DNP, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Sheridan, WY
"Nichola was incredible! Very helpful and accommodating, quick diagnosing and scheduling a follow up appointment. Excellent!" View Profile

Eric Harker

Internal Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Lyons, CO
"He now practices at Iora Primary Care in Arvada. Excellent." View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

Helix Virtual Care

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Boca Raton, FL
Helix Virtual Care is a Virtual Healthcare center providing fast and convenient medical treatment and testing from anywhere! View Profile

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Dr. Anne Marie Gonzalez, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Dr. Gonzalez has helped me turn my health issues around better than any previous primary doctor I have ever had." View Profile

Dr. Dana Leann Chambers, MD

Family Medicine
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Dana Chambers is the best doctor I could ever hope to have as my physician." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Frederick Laney, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Dr. Laney is the best! I truly love him and he's so compassionate" View Profile

Dr. Bill Jack Parker, MD

Family Medicine
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Dr. Parker goes Above and Beyond what other drs do." View Profile

Dr. Joel Ray Inman, MD

Family Medicine
34 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Compassionate, knowledgeable, respectful, courteous, are a few words to describe the staff and physicians at Family Care Center." View Profile

Dr. Michael Paul Burton, MD

Family Medicine
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I have been a patient of Dr. Burton for many years. He is personable and as someone else said down to earth." View Profile

Dr. Marc Francis Guerra, MD

Family Medicine
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"If it were not for DR. GUERRA I don't think I would be here today." View Profile

Dr. David R Duralia, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Dr. Duralia took the time to review every detail of my medical history, as a new patient. He has a pleasant, easy going attitude that instills confidence in what he is doing." View Profile

Dr. Michael C Desantis, MD

Family Medicine
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.2 mi
Dr. Michael C Desantis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. He has 34 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Paul Wilson Sykes, MD

Family Medicine
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC3.9 mi
"I followed Dr. Sykes from Lincolnton to Hickory. I would follow him out of state if need be. He saved my life. What greater service to a patient can be made." View Profile

Dr. Edward James Bujold, MD

Family Medicine
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Good dr. Been going there for over 10 years." View Profile

Dr. Daniel Newell Gill, MD

Family Medicine
34 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I really liked Dr Gill & his staff, all very professional, friendly, and helpful." View Profile

Dr. Mark Ahmed Faruque, MD

Surgery
42 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. Mark Ahmed Faruque, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC. He has 42 years of experience. His specialties include Family Medicine, Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Mark Lewis Kiefer, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I've been going to Dr. Keifer for years, ever since he first opened a practice in Lincolnton." View Profile

Dr. Mark Joseph Devries, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I am very pleased with dr devries care. He seems to care about his pts and doesnt seem to be only concerned with money or speed." View Profile

Dr. Kelly Lynn Gannon

Family Medicine
21 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I am so lucky to have such a caring, professional, knowledgeable Doctor as Dr. Kelly Lynn Gannon. She has insure that my health is her top priority and concern." View Profile

Dr. Elbert Andrew Rudisill, MD

Family Medicine
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.6 mi
Dr. Elbert Andrew Rudisill, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Lincolnton, NC and Hickory, NC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Wayne Vincent Wilson, MD

Family Medicine
40 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Dr Wayne Wilson is a great Dr. It's sad he got into trouble. I hope he opens another office soon." View Profile

Dr. Brian Gerard Kauth, MD

Family Medicine
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC3.2 mi
"These people saved my life. Dr Kauth and his amazing PEOPLE are the kindness folks I have ever been around." View Profile

Dr. Robert Hammill Lee, MD

Family Medicine
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. Robert Hammill Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Dover, TN and Hickory, NC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Thomas E Meek Jr, DO

Family Medicine
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC2.0 mi
"I first started visting Dr. Meek about 2 years ago. Since then I have switched my whole family over to him. He is the best doctor I have ever come across." View Profile

Dr. Kirsten Suzanne Kerr, MD

Family Medicine
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I am 59 years old and have been to many doctors. Only a handful made me feel as if I really mattered." View Profile

Dr. David Glenn Locklear, MD

Family Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC2.5 mi
"I finally found a Dr. Who ready listens. He is kind thoughtful When he's with ,At that monent your the Only person or thing on his mind is taking care Of you" View Profile

Dr. Neil Naginbhai Patel, MD

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Charlotte, NC
"DOCTOR PATEL IS THE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTER IN MY WAY.VERY PROFECIONAL,LIKE TO TAKE SPECIAL CARE AND TAKE THE TIME TO MET HIS PATIENCE" View Profile

Dr. Lisa Mitchell Caporossi, MD

Plastic Surgery
26 years exp
Hickory, NC2.7 mi
"Good doctor with a nice bedside manner. ?" View Profile

Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
1 Award
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Houston, TX
"Nhân viên r?t t?t và h?u ích, và bác si dã giúp tôi" View Profile

Dr. Katherine Anne Hemby, MD

Family Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC1.0 mi
Dr. Katherine Anne Hemby, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Hickory, NC and Lagrange, GA. She has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Eric Harker

Internal Medicine
Had a good bedside manner
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Lyons, CO
"He now practices at Iora Primary Care in Arvada. Excellent." View Profile

Dr. Gary Tagniam Benitez, MD

Family Medicine
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. Gary Tagniam Benitez, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Morganton, NC and Lenoir, NC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ailisa Hipp Smith, MD

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC1.9 mi
"Hands down the most caring, well-trained, and intelligent doctor I have ever met! Thanks to her, I am alive today! She caught something that even my specialist missed!!!" View Profile

Dr. Andrew William Runkle, MD

Addiction Medicine
27 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Am now 70 yrs. old and, with the exclusion of Grandpa Doctor (died In 1953), Dr. Runkle is the finest physician I've dealt with." View Profile

Dr. Kerry Wendell Byrd, MD

Family Medicine
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I have always received the best possible care. Dr. Byrd takes his time and listens to all my medical concerns. He is very caring and has a wonderful staff." View Profile

Dr. Sanford Dennis Guttler, MD

Family Medicine
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. Sanford Dennis Guttler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. He has 50 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gary Leonard Martin, MD

Family Medicine
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I am treated with care and respect by Dr.Martain. He is a wonderful man and doctor." View Profile

Christopher Carleo, MD

Emergency Medicine
Flexible scheduling
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
East Setauket, NY
"Dr Carleo's diagnosis and treatment of my infection was dead on accurate. Was thorough in his explanation which I appreciated because it was crazy busy in the ER." View Profile

Dr. Todd Allen Arensman, MD

Family Medicine
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"He was so great we are now traveling from 45 minutes away to get compassionate and accurate care - not just a number." View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

Dr. John Steven Corder, MD

Family Medicine
38 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. John Steven Corder, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Raleigh, NC. He has 38 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Shane Orndorff Summers, MD

Family Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Dr. Summers has been my doctor for 12 years and I have had excellent care from him and his staff." View Profile

Dr. Christel Nicole Keisler, MD

Family Medicine
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC2.5 mi
Dr. Christel Nicole Keisler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Hickory, NC and Charlotte, NC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Richard O Mcburney, MD

Family Medicine
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Dr. McBurney and his staff provide provide exceptional, compassionate care for all members of the family. Whatever time you may need for your appointment is provided." View Profile

Dr. Aaron Mark Swisher, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi

Dr. Amy Caroline Inman, MD

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. Amy Caroline Inman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC. She has 32 years of experience. Her specialties include Family Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Deborah Hauser Waechter, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. Deborah Hauser Waechter, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Morganton, NC and Hickory, NC. She has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Brian Robert Ross, MD

Family Medicine
15 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"I have taken my husband to Dr. Ross and I sit in on the entire visit because my husband says "I don't know" I don't remember or not tell the truth." View Profile

Dr. James R Hodges, MD

Family Medicine
Hickory, NC1.0 mi
"Dr. Hodges has been an enormous support to me as I provided care to my mother who has advanced Alzheimers Disease and my mother-in-law who also had dementia." View Profile

Dr. Joshua Slusher, DO

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC1.1 mi
"I don’t like going to the doctor. Dr. Slusher put me at ease very quickly with his questions and thoughtful answers. He clearly cares about his patients." View Profile

Dr. Robert Eric Hart, MD

Family Medicine
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Takes plenty of time with you and answers all your questions. Easy to talk to." View Profile

Dr. Nichola Antionette Patton, DNP, MSN, MBA, AGACNP-BC

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Sheridan, WY
"Nichola was incredible! Very helpful and accommodating, quick diagnosing and scheduling a follow up appointment. Excellent!" View Profile

Dr. Alexis Alexander-Epperly, MD

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Manassas, VA
Dr. Alexis Alexander Epperly is an experienced physician board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. View Profile

Dr. Robert Frederick Glenn, MD

Family Medicine
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"DR. GLENN IS THE MOST CARING DR. MY FAMILY IS GLAD TO CALL HIM OUR FAMILY DR. HIS STAFF IS GREAT." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Hamilton Kuch, MD

Family Medicine
52 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Hands down I would trust Dr Kuch with my life. He is the greatest Dr the VA stands to lose." View Profile

Jamie M. Sikora, FNP

Geriatric Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Charlotte, NC
"Th?t hi?m khi g?p du?c m?t bác si th?c s? quan tâm d?n b?n. Bác si Lashgari dã n? l?c h?t mình d? giúp tôi di?u tr? b?nh. Cô ?y dã g?i di?n cho các bác si khác d? giúp tôi, m?" View Profile

Dr. Benjamin Warren Goodman, MD

Family Medicine
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. Benjamin Warren Goodman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Hickory, NC and Hickory, NC(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mary Jinjoo Britton, MD

Family Medicine
29 years exp
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
"Finally found a new primary Dr" View Profile

Dr. William Lee Young III, MD

Family Medicine
Hickory, NC1.0 mi
"When I go to Dr Young's office, I know I am going to wait an hour." View Profile

Dr. Stephen Ross Mcintyre, MD

Family Medicine
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC0.3 mi
Dr. Stephen Ross Mcintyre, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Hickory, NC and Hickory, NC. He has 42 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Hunter Westmorelan Davis, MD

Family Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
HICKORY, NC1.7 mi
"Unlike the person below me, I am glad that Dr. Davis is not a medication ran doctor. He is very much so a better doctor by this." View Profile

Dr. Christopher A Diorio, MD

Family Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC2.5 mi
"Dr Diorio took extra time with me. He was genuinely caring and he called back to check on me. That is what counts! I would recommend him to family." View Profile

Dr. Mel Patrick Daly, MD

Geriatric Medicine
45 years exp
Hickory, NC4.4 mi
Dr. Mel Patrick Daly, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. He has 45 years of experience. View Profile

What is a Family Physician and How Can They Help You?

A family physician provides continuous, comprehensive healthcare for all family members regardless of age or medical condition. These primary care providers emphasize preventive medicine and manage patients within their family and community context.

Family physicians complete medical school followed by a three-year family medicine residency encompassing pediatrics, internal medicine, women's health, surgical principles, and behavioral health. Some pursue additional fellowship training in sports medicine or geriatric care.

A Family Medicine Doctor's practice encompasses:

  • Provides longitudinal care for individuals across the entire lifespan
  • Conducts preventive health visits, screening examinations, acute illness management, and chronic condition oversight
  • Addresses respiratory infections, metabolic disorders, mental health conditions, minor trauma, and prenatal services
  • Employs holistic care including pharmacotherapy, minor surgical procedures, counseling services, and care coordination
  • Alternative titles: family practitioner, primary care doctor, FP, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Family Physician in Hickory who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Family Physicians in Hickory who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Family Physicians in Hickory who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Family Physicians providing telehealth services in Hickory. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Family Physicians in Hickory?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Family Physicians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Family Physician in Hickory?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Hickory. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Family Physicians in Hickory have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Hickory. This helps you find a Family Physician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Family Physicians in Hickory without calling?
Search for Family Physicians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Family Physician in Hickory with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Family Physicians in Hickory. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Family Physician in Hickory?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Family Physician.
How can I locate a Family Physician in Hickory who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Family Physicians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Family Physician in Hickory who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Family Physicians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Family Physicians who work there.

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