45 Family Physicians Found in Highlands, NC

We found 45 Family Physicians available in Highlands, NC with an average 4 stars across 102 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 26 Family Physicians listed are accepting new patients and 15 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Veronica M Bradley, DMSc PA-C

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

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" 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
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

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. Alexis Alexander-Epperly, MD

Family Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
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

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Dr. Neil Naginbhai Patel, MD

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Rock Hill, SC
"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. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD

Family Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
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

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. Michael Dennis Golightly, DO

Family Medicine
32 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
"Wonderful doctor.... was very gentle with my children, kids were not scared at all." View Profile

Dr. John Frederick Baumrucker, MD

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC2.5 mi
"He was very friendly and helpful with every visit. He is limited to the hospital now but has always been helpful, even outside of his office." View Profile

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

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

Dr. Samuel Habecker Wiest, MD

Family Medicine
44 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Samuel Habecker Wiest, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Spruce Pine, NC and Brevard, NC(and 4 other locations). View Profile

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

Family Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
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

Jamie M. Sikora, FNP

Geriatric Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Rock Hill, SC
"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. Patti Beard Wheeler, MD

Family Medicine
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC0.7 mi
Dr. Patti Beard Wheeler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with another office in Franklin, NC. She has 41 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. John Scott Baker, MD

Family Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
HIGHLANDS, NC1.1 mi
Dr. John Scott Baker, MD is a health care provider primarily located in HIGHLANDS, NC, with other offices in Highlands, NC and Highlands, NC. He has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jessica Marie Ruhland, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Jessica Marie Ruhland, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Asheville, NC and Spruce Pine, NC(and 11 other locations). 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. Veronica M Bradley, DMSc PA-C

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

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 Jessica Testprovider

Family Medicine
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Nuiqsut, AK
Dr Jessica Testprovider is a health care provider primarily located in Nuiqsut, AK, with other offices in Nuiqsut, AK and Nuiqsut, AK(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alexandra Marie Ristow, MD

Family Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. Alexandra Marie Ristow, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rock Hill, SC, with other offices in Charlotte, NC and Rock Hill, SC. She has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Chris Woods, NP

Nurse Practitioner
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Scottsdale, AZ
Chris Woods, NP is a health care provider primarily located in Scottsdale, AZ. He has 14 years of experience. His specialties include Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Nathan Paul Rhodes, MD

Emergency Medicine
21 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Nathan Paul Rhodes, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Asheville, NC and Huntersville, NC(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Thomas Lee Duncan, MD

Family Medicine
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC0.7 mi
"Dr. Duncan has been my family doctor for over 5 years. He is excellent in is care for patients and their needs." View Profile

Dr. Larry Johann Skeete, MD

Internal Medicine
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Gastonia, NC
Dr. Larry Johann Skeete, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Gastonia, NC, with other offices in LAKE WYLIE, SC and Gastonia, NC. He has 29 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lawson Zebul Hunley, DO

Family Medicine
15 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Lawson Zebul Hunley, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with another office in Franklin, NC. He has 15 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Bradley Allan Mcabee, MD

Family Medicine
17 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Bradley Allan Mcabee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Augusta, GA and Franklin, NC(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. James Francis Wright, MD

Emergency Medicine
47 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. James Francis Wright, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Highlands, NC and Spruce Pine, NC. He has 47 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Blake Rudeseal, MD

Pediatrics
8 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
"I have never had a doctor that was willing to check on you, even after they had closed their office for the day. Dr Rudeseal is interested in your health and your well-being." View Profile

Rebecca Lynne Baker

Nurse Practitioner
HIGHLANDS, NC1.1 mi
Rebecca Lynne Baker is a health care provider primarily located in HIGHLANDS, NC. Her specialties include Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Richard Richard Olson

Family Medicine
58 years exp
Highlands, NC1.5 mi
Dr. Richard Richard Olson is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC. They have 58 years of experience. Their specialties include Family Medicine. View Profile

Rebecca Baker

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC2.5 mi
Rebecca Baker is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC. Her specialties include Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Michael Lee Dupuis, MD

Family Medicine
53 years exp
Highlands, NC2.5 mi
Dr. Michael Lee Dupuis, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC. He has 53 years of experience. View Profile

Dianne R English

Family Medicine
Highlands, NC2.5 mi
Dianne R English is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with another office in Simpsonville, SC. Her specialties include Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Richard L Wayne

Sports Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC2.5 mi
Richard L Wayne is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with another office in Cashiers, NC. Their specialties include Family Medicine, Sports Medicine. View Profile

Julie Lankford Carpenter

Nurse Practitioner
Highlands, NC2.5 mi
Julie Lankford Carpenter is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC. Her specialties include Family Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Kristy Nicole Fincher

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC2.5 mi
Dr. Kristy Nicole Fincher is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Franklin, NC and Highlands, NC. View Profile

Dr. Deborah J Deoss Holcomb, DO

Internal Medicine
27 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Deborah J Deoss Holcomb, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Asheville, NC and Highlands, NC. She has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Nicola Sunita Jones

Nurse Practitioner
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Nicola Sunita Jones is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Augusta, GA and Marion, NC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Bryon Anthony Dickerson, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
33 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Bryon Anthony Dickerson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Asheville, NC and Spruce Pine, NC(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gary Allen Summerfield, MD

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Gary Allen Summerfield, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Myrtle Beach, SC and Highlands, NC(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Akash Kanwal Attreya

Hospital Medicine
14 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Akash Kanwal Attreya is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Mechanicsville, VA and Windom, MN(and 17 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kathleen Anne Shattenkirk

Family Medicine
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Kathleen Anne Shattenkirk is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in PINEHURST, NC and Engelhard, NC(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Samantha Josephine Brothers, MD

Family Medicine
7 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Samantha Josephine Brothers, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with another office in Franklin, NC. She has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Natalie Ann Shim Look Fong

Family Medicine
9 years exp
Highlands, NC2.6 mi
Dr. Natalie Ann Shim Look Fong is a health care provider primarily located in Highlands, NC, with other offices in Spruce Pine, NC and Marion, NC(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Steven Lemberg

Family Medicine
48 years exp
Cashiers, NC7.2 mi
Dr. Steven Lemberg is a health care provider primarily located in Cashiers, NC, with another office in Cashiers, NC. He has 48 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Family Physicians providing telehealth services in Highlands. 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 Highlands?
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 Highlands?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Highlands. 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 Highlands have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Highlands. This helps you find a Family Physician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Family Physicians in Highlands 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 Highlands with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Family Physicians in Highlands. 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 Highlands?
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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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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