Dr. RACHEL HINES, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Rachel Hines is a Family Medicine physician who lives and practices in Asheville, NC. Her practice, Lantern Health, is a direct primary care (DPC) practice that serves individuals of all ages, families, and small businesses. She sees value in the DPC model for individuals and families through all life’s stages, emphasizing a trusted relationship between physicians and patients while casting off many limitations imposed by traditional healthcare and insurance.
Her specific interests include women’s health, contraception management and breastfeeding medicine; newborn and child health; LGBTQ health; palliative care; medical education; mindfulness practices; and technology to improve the health‑care experience. Rachel believes that DPC allows for more time with patients, health coaching, and a focus on preventive and holistic care.
Education
Medical School: University of North Carolina
Residency: Family Medicine - University of North Carolina (North Carolina)
- Residency Family Medicine - University of North Carolina (North Carolina)
- Fellowship Obstetrics - University of North Carolina (North Carolina)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Designations: MD, MPH
Licensing
NPI Number: 1477999472 Active
Primary License: North Carolina (NC) - 2016-01309
Professional Memberships
- Western Carolina Medical Society - Member
Community Involvement
Member of the Western Carolina Medical Society’s Lifestyle Medicine Advancement Group; active participant in community health education through blog posts and public articles.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2018