Thomas White
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Thomas White, a native of Cherryville, NC, attended Duke University for his undergraduate and medical degrees. He completed a residency in Family Medicine at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. In 1988, he returned to Cherryville and established Cherryville Primary Care. In 2015, he opened Hometown Direct Care, the first direct primary care practice in the area, offering patients personalized, fee‑for‑service care without insurance hassles. He emphasizes long appointments, direct communication, and a holistic approach to health.
Dr. White is board‑certified in Family Medicine and Clinical Lipidology. He served as President of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians in 2015 and was honored as the North Carolina Family Physician of the Year in 2020. He remains active in professional societies and community initiatives, reflecting his commitment to patient‑centered care.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- Duke (1980)
- Residency
- 1980-1983 Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Charlotte NC
- Board certification
- Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine, Clinical Lipidology - American Board of Clinical Lipidology
- Designations
- FAAFP, FNLA
- Years in practice
- 45+ years
- Specialty
- Family Medicine
Licensing
Licensure & registration
- NPI
- 1568485365 · active
- Primary license
- North Carolina · 26410
Practices
Where Dr. White practices
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Hometown Direct Care
Cherryville, NC
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Hometown Direct Care
Shelby, NC
Professional memberships
- AAFP · Fellow
- NLA · Member
Community
Dr. White was selected as the 2021 Cherryville Citizen of the Year. He hosts a monthly podcast "Lessons Learned, Wisdom Shared" in partnership with the NCAFP.
DPC experience
Started DPC: 3/2/2015
Patient feedback
Ratings
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Healthgrades
4 reviews
3.2
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Google
45 reviews
4.2
Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.