Internal Medicine | Hickory, NC Internists
Internal Medicine • Hickory, NC
About
FryeCare Physicians, LLC is a small medical practice in Hickory, NC that provides internal medicine services to central and western North Carolina communities. Key details: - Location: 415 N Center St and 915 Tate Blvd SE Ste 186, Hickory, NC - Focus: Internal Medicine / primary care for adults - Network: FryeCare Physicians Network serving seven NC counties (Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln, Watauga) - Size: 4 employees; revenue under $1M - Contact: 828-459-4445 or 828-304-2527 - Website: fryecarephysicians.com Notes: The company page indicates overall healthcare services with multiple roles and modest online presence. If you’re seeking an internist in Hickory, this practice is a potential option within FryeCare Physicians Network.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine (multi-location group)
Address
Internal Medicine Locations: FryeCare Hickory Family Practice Associates, 210 13th Ave. Pl NW Suite 120, Hickory, NC 28601; FryeCare Internal Medicine & Rheumatology, 915 Tate Blvd SE Suite 186, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone
+18283282941
Amy.Betts@Lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
https://www.fryecarephysicians.com/telemedicine
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
—
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services do internal medicine physicians provide?
At FryeCare Physicians Network, internal medicine physicians focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, providing comprehensive care for patients 18 and older, from routine checkups and screenings to management of complex conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune disorders.
Social Media
Photos
%20-%20Copy.jpg)
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Parkway Internal Medicine): 4.7/5 stars (14 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Lawrence Carter): 5.0/5 stars (3 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Graham Mcrary): 5.0/5 stars (6 reviews (WebMD))
- WebMD (Dr. Lawrence Carter): 5.0/5 stars (13 ratings (6 reviews))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Bridges): 1.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- attentive and compassionate listening skills
- thorough communication of treatment options
- effective, patient-centered care and chronic disease management
- friendly and professional office staff
- prompt appointment availability for some practices
Common complaints
- difficult appointment scheduling and long wait times
- poor administrative and billing communication
- concerns about staff inexperience during practice transitions
- perceived lack of concern or dismissiveness regarding patient symptoms
"Dr. Carter is Five Star in every aspect of his job. He takes outstanding care of his patients. He makes excellent decisions."
— Healthgrades user review"To make an appointment here is a hassle... Worst customer service experience ever in a medical office."
— LocalityBiz user review (FryeCare Internal Medicine)"He listens to what your concerns are, is very knowledgeable in many medical aspects and he seems to genuinely care about his patients; which is rare these days."
— Healthgrades user review (Dr. Arjun Ohri)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nitin P. Shenoy, MD | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist — May 27, 2026
- Primary Care Provider | Hickory, Lenoir, Claremont & Lincolnton — Jan 17, 2026
- Parkway Internal Medicine, Hickory, NC - Healthgrades — Oct 16, 2025
- SWISHER INTERNAL MEDICINE - Updated June 2026 - Yelp — Jun 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More internal medicine clinics in Hickory
Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Parkway Hickory is part of the Catawba Valley Health System, a nonprofit hospital network based in Hickory, NC. The system operates Catawba Valley Medical Center and related clinics, focusing on compassionate, innovative care to meet community health needs. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit hospital/health system - Headquarters: Hickory, NC - Founded: 1968 - Services: Full-service medical care through Catawba Valley Medical Center and affiliated clinics - Size: Approximately 530 employees - Contact: Main line 828-326-3000 - Locations: Four offices across the Hickory area, including the Parkway Hickory site If you’re seeking specifics about Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Parkway Hickory (providers, hours, or services at that location), please share what you need and I’ll refine the summary.
Summary: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a nonprofit, integrated academic medical center and health system based in Winston-Salem, NC, and part of Advocate Health. It combines the clinical network (Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, 300+ primary/specialty locations, and 2,700+ physicians) with Wake Forest University School of Medicine. The system operates nationally and supports extensive community benefits. While your query targets Internal Medicine in Catawba/Hickory, NC, the available overview confirms the Wake Forest Baptist network includes multiple locations and specialties under Atrium Health, though specific Internal Medicine sites in Catawba or Hickory aren’t listed in the provided highlights. For exact Catawba/Hickory internal medicine clinics, please check the Wake Forest Baptist or Atrium Health physician/clinic finder for the Catawba/Hickory locations and physicians.
Comparing your options?
See other internal medicine clinics in Hickory, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.