Family Doctors in North Carolina

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Care Philosophy: I help take care of all in your family. As an old preceptor once taught me, that family doctors take care of patients ``from the womb to the tomb and everyone in between.`` I have wanted to practice family medicine since I was 10. Dr. Hondros.

Care Philosophy: ``Better people means better experiences. Our care team is committed to delivering results that change lives.``

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Yoder, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Jonathan Yoder, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. James Adams, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Leland, NC. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. James Adams, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Harriet Davis, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Harriet Davis, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Mike Meador, PA-C graduated from the University of North Texas Health Science Center with a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies and is certified by the NCCPA.Mike and his wife, Jenni have three beautiful children. During his spare time he enjoys coaching his son's little league baseball and soccer team.I wanted to become a Physician Assistant to integrate my love for science and medicine with the ability to teach and treat patients for the improvement of their health. My focus is to treat each patient as an individual and work to provide the personal attention, time, and resources.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Greenberg believes in the art of the doctor - patient relationship. Every person he meets has individual needs coming from individualized circumstances. He listens carefully to each of his patients' concerns and develops diagnostic and management plans tailored to each individual's needs. He calls all of his patients the next day after large procedures to check on them. He enjoys developing relationships with his patients because he believes it provides the best of care specific to their needs.

Biography: April has known she wanted to be a healthcare provider since the age of 9. Taking care of others is more than a career, it is her ministry. She chose to be a physician assistant because she felt it allowed her to fulfill her dream of being a healthcare provider while also allowing her to have a healthy work-life balance. April's patient philosophy is to love her patients like she loves herself and her family. As long as she does this, she believes she will always be providing excellent care. She is married to Brandon, a great football coach and teacher, and she is the proud mom to five children, Kijon, Braylon, Jada, Aiden and Caden. Outside the office, April loves to read, cook and eat at fine dining establishments.

Care Philosophy: Dr. John Woodward is passionate about using an integrative approach to make sure his patients are getting the individualized care they need. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, Fellowship trained in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and has a Masters of Science in Exercise Science and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Biography: Dr. Cressent Pressly, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Salisbury, NC. She is 51 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Cressent Pressly, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive care while offering conveniences not typically available in primary care practices.

Biography: Margie Sander is a Family Medicine Specialist at Oak Street Health specializing in care for adults on Medicare.

Biography: Dr. Charity Karwowski, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 49 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Charity Karwowski, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Barringer III, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 72 years old and has been practicing for 46 years. Dr. Thomas Barringer III, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Joshua Long, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in King, NC. He is 42 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Joshua Long, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: Dr. Hester's goal is to treat all people with respect and dignity regardless of their background. He also strives, with his patient's effort, to achieve their best health possible. His father was a pharmacist and he saw how he helped the community in Norcross, Georgia, where he grew up. He wanted to do the same and chose family medicine as his avenue to do so. His faith supports his philosophy and gives him energy to care for his patients. He is married to Amy and has two stepdaughters, Madeleine and Ainsley. Outside the office, he enjoys golf, snow skiing, scuba diving and going to the mountains for rest and relaxation.

Biography: Steven L. Gilchrist, MD, is committed to serving the needs of each patient and creating a highly personalized plan of care for each individual. As a husband and a father, he values the importance of excellent care for every member of the family. He wants all of his patients to be aware of the latest diagnostic and treatment guidelines in order to provide cutting edge care for each individual. Dr. Gilchrist thoroughly enjoys the evaluation and management of all aspects of family medicine, from newborns to seniors. He has a keen interest in cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, acne and women's health and provides quality management of childhood and adult ADD and ADHD.

Biography: Dr. Aram Alexanian, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Huntersville, NC. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Aram Alexanian, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr Wiggins specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and neuro-ophthalmology and serves as the physician administrator for Asheville Eye Associates. Following his fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology, Dr Wiggins served for one year as Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and since 1991 has practiced at Asheville Eye Associates. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Board of the American Association of Ophthalmic Executives, and the Board of the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company.

Biography: Dr. Robert Smith, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Mills River, NC. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Robert Smith, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Hendersonville.

Biography: Dr. Garry Summer, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Garry Summer, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.