Dr. Kristin Strange, MD

DPC Pediatrics physician, Lake Park, NC

Thrive Pediatrics and Wellness

Dr. Strange is a pediatrician who owns the direct primary care practice Thrive Pediatrics and Wellness.

3800 Meeting Street, Suite 222, Lake Park, NC 28079
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care membership
Membership
$100 to $140 a month by age group, plus a $150 one-time enrollment fee per family
Insurance
DPC practices do not bill through insurance
Telehealth
Call, text and video visits when appropriate

About Dr. Strange

Dr. Strange has practiced pediatrics mostly in Union County. She started her pediatric practice career in Monroe, NC. She earned an undergraduate degree in biological studies at Clemson University, then her medical degree at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

She completed her pediatric residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte in 1997. She served in corporate pediatric medicine before starting her own direct primary care pediatric practice. She opened Thrive Pediatrics and Wellness in February 2024 after more than 25 years in the traditional healthcare system.

She is the owner and operator of the practice. She is inspired by the Direct Pediatric Care model to get back to the intended basics of healthcare. She aims to promote overall health by finding the root causes of disease.

Membership and fees

Membership at Thrive Pediatrics and Wellness is $140 a month for ages 0 to 23 months, $120 a month for ages 2 to 5 and $100 a month for ages 6 to 21.

A family pays no more than $450 a month, and there is a one-time enrollment fee of $150 per family.

Memberships include well visits, unlimited sick visits with in-office labs and virtual care when appropriate.

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Clemson University, B.S. Biological Sciences (1990)
Medical school
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Residency
Pediatrics, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte (1997)
NPI
1568451144

Hospital and practice affiliations

Owner and operator, Thrive Pediatrics and Wellness
Medical Director, HELP Crisis Pregnancy Center
Board of Directors, Cameron's House of Hope, Indian Trail
Ex-officio board member, Community Shelter of Union County

Location

3800 Meeting Street, Suite 222, Lake Park, NC 28079
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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Strange take insurance, or offer a membership?

Thrive Pediatrics and Wellness is a direct primary care practice that runs on monthly memberships. Direct primary care practices do not bill through insurance.

How much does a membership at Thrive Pediatrics and Wellness cost?

It is $140 a month for ages 0 to 23 months, $120 a month for ages 2 to 5 and $100 a month for ages 6 to 21. A family pays no more than $450 a month, plus a one-time enrollment fee of $150 per family.

Where did Dr. Strange train?

She earned her medical degree at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte in 1997.

What is included in a Thrive membership?

Memberships include routine well visits, unlimited sick visits including in-office labs, and chronic care for pediatric conditions.

Does Dr. Strange offer telehealth?

Call, text and video visits are available when appropriate.

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