Dr. Kerry Willis, MD
Concierge Family Medicine physician, Beaufort, NC
Open Water MedicalDr. Willis is a Concierge Family Medicine physician who founded Open Water Medical in Beaufort, NC, in 1988.
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About Dr. Willis
Dr. Willis completed his undergraduate studies at NC State University. He graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. His family medicine residency was at the Family Medicine Center at East Carolina University.
He came home to Carteret County and opened his practice there. He founded Open Water Medical in Beaufort, NC in 1988. He has overseen its growth into multiple locations in North Carolina.
He has served as president of Open Water Medical and is still a practicing physician. Dr. Willis is a committee member of the NC Academy of Family Medicine, working to improve how health care is delivered. He has served as a team physician for local sports programs.
He has spoken at regional seminars against prescription opioid abuse and provided services for the Loaves and Fishes Drug Rehabilitation program. He enjoys hunting with his bird dogs, fishing, and bringing new technology to primary care practices.
Membership and fees
Open Water Medical offers a Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership model, and its direct care plan lists an annual executive panel as a benefit.
It also offers an in-office EKG and an annual wellness visit.
Labs are discounted 50% through Mako Labs.
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Willis take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where did Dr. Willis train?
He graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He did his family medicine residency at the Family Medicine Center at East Carolina University.
Where is Dr. Willis's office?
Dr. Willis practices at Open Water Medical, which he founded in Beaufort, NC in 1988.
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