Dr. ROBERT PATTERSON, M.D. | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Robert Patterson, MD, ND, is a board‑certified family medicine physician and naturopathic doctor with over 46 years of experience in family practice, 40 years with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, 30 years with functional medicine, and 45 years of experience in nutritional medicine. He practices at Back to Basics Medical Practice PLLC in Sanford, North Carolina, using a holistic, integrative, personable, patient‑centered approach based on Christian principles. The practice emphasizes Direct Primary Care, offering personalized, preventive care without insurance middlemen, and focuses on long‑term relationships, comprehensive wellness, and individualized treatment plans.
Education
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1978)
Residency: Family Medicine - Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte NC)
- Residency Family Medicine - Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte NC)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Designations: Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Naturopathic Doctor, FAA Airman Medical Examiner
Years in Practice: 46+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1346214079 Active
Primary License: North Carolina (NC) - 23907
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 1996