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Dr. Carter

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

Lawrence S. Carter Jr., MD

Internal Medicine

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Residency

Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown, New Jersey
1994-1996

Internship

Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown, New Jersey
1993-1994

Medical School

Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Doctorate of Medicine 1993

Undergraduate

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Biology & Chemistry 1982
Academic All-American Soccer Player 1981

Frye Regional Medical Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center

Cited in numerous journals such as Circulation Research, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine on topics related to hypothyroidism and cardiology.
Extensive abstracts and presentations completed for various societies including the American Society for Anesthesiologists, the Society for Neuroscience and the American Heart Association.

American College of Physicians
Medical Associations, American and Southern
Medical Societies, North Carolina and Catawba
American Heart Association
Lipid Associations, National and Southeastern
American Diabetes Association

North Carolina
Texas

United States Air Force, Laughlin Air Force Base 1996-1999
- Chief of Internal Medicine
- Director of Coumadin Clinic, Diabetic Clinic and ACLS Program

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*

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Dr. Carter

Meet Lawrence S. Carter Jr., MD


My goal is to manage and anticipate your unique healthcare needs. As an MDVIP-affiliated doctor, I will partner with you on a personal level to help you achieve the optimal health we all value. We will closely collaborate on what it takes to stay on the path to wellness. You will feel welcomed by the relaxed, individualized attention you will receive from everyone in our office.

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Primary Care That Makes You Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle
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Benefits of joining Dr. Carter's practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Carter quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Carter by phone after-hours and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Carter when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*

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Testimonials from patients of Lawrence S. Carter Jr., MD

I am very happy with Dr Carter

from Rick in NC • February 27, 2018
I am very happy with Dr Carter. He is very conscious, friendly, and informed - and thorough in his examinations and communication.

He is an outstanding primary care physician with a high level of skill

from Wilson in NC • February 27, 2018
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Dr Lawrence Carter has been proactive and consistent in providing me outstanding health care . His knowledge , expertise , and encouragement has help me lose significant weight , reduce my A1C , eat more healthy and stay active exercise (walking) . The result has been that I have felt better physically and mentally since I became a patient of Dr Carter . He is an outstanding primary care Read more...

Thanks Dr. Carter!!

from Ron & Sandra in NC • February 27, 2018
Dr. Carter is very compassionate, caring, understanding & interested in my overall health. This is a rare trait for physicians in today's world. Available when I have a question and always has an answer for me.
Thanks Dr. Carter!!


The Office of Lawrence S. Carter Jr., MD


Locations & Hours

Primary Office

21 18th Avenue NW
Hickory, NC 28601

call 828.855.9560

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Hours

Mon 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly
$525.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,050.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,100.00 each year*

Get Started Today

Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Carter.

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