Dr. Thomas White, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Cherryville, NC
Hometown Direct CareDr. White is a board certified family medicine physician who opened Hometown Direct Care in 2015, a direct primary care practice.
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About Dr. White
Dr. White attended Duke University for both his undergraduate degree and his medical degree. He completed a family medicine residency at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. He returned to Cherryville in 1988 and established Cherryville Primary Care.
In 2015 he opened Hometown Direct Care, the first direct primary care practice in the area, which now offers care in both Cherryville and Shelby, NC. He served as president of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians in 2015. He may offer consultations for patients with complicated cholesterol and triglyceride problems, including those who cannot take statin medications.
He may also offer consultations for weight loss, second opinions and advice on other medical issues. He moderates The Family Doctor Podcast, a monthly show where he interviews colleagues about lessons from their careers. DPC News announced that he joined its writing staff.
Membership and fees
Hometown Direct Care is a direct primary care practice that does not bill insurance.
For members, office visits, annual health assessments, basic labs, EKGs and listed office procedures carry no extra charge.
Communication by portal, email or text is included.
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Patient reviews
"Shows an exceptional ability to diagnose difficult cases."
"Always goes above and beyond to help patients."
"Provides a safe and supportive environment for discussions."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. White take insurance, or offer a membership?
Hometown Direct Care is a direct primary care practice, and the practice does not bill insurance.
Is Dr. White board certified?
Yes, Dr. White is board-certified in family medicine and in clinical lipidology.
Where did Dr. White train?
He earned his medical degree at Duke University. He completed a family medicine residency at Charlotte Memorial Hospital.
Where is Dr. White's office?
Hometown Direct Care offers care in both Cherryville and Shelby, NC.
Does Dr. White treat cholesterol problems?
Yes, he may offer consultations for patients with complicated cholesterol and triglyceride problems, including those unable to take statin medications.
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