Dr. Stephen North, MD is a family medicine specialist in Spruce Pine, NC and has been practicing for 12 years. He graduated from University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School Of Medicine in 2000 and specializes in family medicine and adolescent medicine.
Blue Ridge Med Ctr Mayland Cmps
189 Hospital Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-5672
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Healthcare of the Carolinas
- Medicaid
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Dr. North's Experience
Dr. North's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Family Medicine
- Board certified in Adolescent Medicine and Family Practice
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. North "My goal is to work with my patients, at their pace, to help them be as healthy as possible. I have a strong interest in how each patient's health is effected by his or her family, support systems, and community. I try and work closely with all of the care providers involved with a patient to make sure we are providing the best care in the best environment without duplicating services."
2 Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Adolescent Medicine
2 Board Certifications
- Adolescent MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Family Medicine*
- Family PracticeAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
255 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Postoperative Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Cervicitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Coccygeal Pain
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dry Skin
- Dysentery
- Dyshydrotic Eczema
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Eating Disorders
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Genital Warts
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hip Sprain
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Infections
- Infectious Diseases
- Influenza (Flu)
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Jock Itch
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Sprain
- Larynx Conditions
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pericardial Disease
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rib Fracture
- Ringworm
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Sepsis
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Sore Throat
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
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26 Procedures
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Care Management
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Immunization
- Liver Function Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Rapid Flu Test
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Thyroid Screening
- Wellness Examination
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Wisconsin-MadisonUndergraduate School | Graduated 1993
- University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2000
- University Of Rochester/Highland Hospital Family Medicine Residency ProgramInternship Hospital | Completed 2001
- University Of Rochester/Highland Hospital Family Medicine Residency ProgramResidency Hospital | Completed 2003
- University Of Rochester-Adolescent Medicine FellowshipFellowship Hospital | Completed 2006
- University Of Rochester-MphOther Education | Completed 2006
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Healthcare of the CarolinasCoventry Health Care of the Carolinas, Inc. HMO
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