The 20 Best High Cholesterol Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

Find the Top High Cholesterol Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 2907 doctor with experience in High Cholesterol near North Carolina, US. Of these, 2276 are Experienced, 584 are Advanced, 46 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in High Cholesterol
    Elite in High Cholesterol

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth

    1237 Harding Place, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Shapiro is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100. Dr. Shapiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Jacob C. Hartz
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Cardiology

    Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Hartz is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), High Cholesterol, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hartz is currently accepting new patients.

    Terry B. Short
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Internal Medicine Steele Creek

    13640 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite 320, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terry Short is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Short is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.

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    Common conditions include: Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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    Amrita K. Dhillon
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Atrium Health Primary Care Denver Internal And Family Medicine

    1585 Forney Creek Parkway, Suite 2100, 
    Denver, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amrita Dhillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Denver, North Carolina. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Dhillon is currently accepting new patients.

    Cheryl A. Russo
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth

    1237 Harding Place, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Russo is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Russo is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenesha H. Kirkland
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Concierge Care Lake Norman

    9623 Bailey Road, Suite 220, 
    Cornelius, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenesha Kirkland is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cornelius, North Carolina. Dr. Kirkland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Kirkland is currently accepting new patients.

    Glen J. Kowalchuk
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth

    1237 Harding Place, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Glen Kowalchuk is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kowalchuk has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Kowalchuk is currently accepting new patients.

    George A. Dodds
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Adult Cardiology Pineville

    10650 Park Road, Suite 220, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Dodds is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Dodds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Dodds is currently accepting new patients.

    Shomeet V. Patel
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Lake Norman

    134 Medical Park Road, Suite 111, 
    Mooresville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shomeet Patel is a Cardiologist in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Pramesh Dhakal
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Monroe

    1550 Faulk St., Suite 3100, 
    Monroe, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pramesh Dhakal is a Cardiologist in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Dhakal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Aortic Regurgitation. Dr. Dhakal is currently accepting new patients.

    Heather M. Longin
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Adult Cardiology Pineville

    10650 Park Road, Suite 220, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Longin is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Longin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina. Dr. Longin is currently accepting new patients.

    Ramon M. Anastacio
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Lincolnton

    447 McAlister Road, Suite 3200, 
    Lincolnton, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramon Anastacio is a Cardiologist in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Anastacio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina. Dr. Anastacio is currently accepting new patients.

    Eric J. Schmidt
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Adult Cardiology Pineville

    10650 Park Road, Suite 220, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Schmidt is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Sherryl K. Croitor
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Lake Norman

    134 Medical Park Road, Suite 111, 
    Mooresville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherryl Croitor is a Cardiologist in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dr. Croitor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Croitor is currently accepting new patients.

    Ira Friedlander
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Lincolnton

    447 McAlister Road, Suite 3200, 
    Lincolnton, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ira Friedlander is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Friedlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arrhythmias, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Friedlander is currently accepting new patients.

    Martin Kreshon
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol

    Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Monroe

    1640 East Roosevelt Blvd., 
    Monroe, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Kreshon is a Cardiologist in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Kreshon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina.

    John C. Mciver
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Charlotte Medical Clinic

    3025 Springbank Lane, Suite 100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mciver is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Mciver has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mciver is currently accepting new patients.

    Peter S. Justis
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Charlotte Medical Clinic

    4525 Cameron Valley Parkway, Suite 3100, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Justis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Justis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Justis is currently accepting new patients.

    Valencia Tellis
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Union Family Practice

    1106 Reynolds St., 
    Monroe, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Valencia Tellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Tellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Barry J. Hanger
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Primary Care Internal Medicine Ballantyne

    15110 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Hanger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hanger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of High Cholesterol?

    Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Too much bad cholesterol in your blood can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems.

    Common medical terms for high blood cholesterol are lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia, with the last being the most precise.

    When should I see a High Cholesterol doctor in North Carolina, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a High Cholesterol doctor in North Carolina, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank High Cholesterol doctors in North Carolina, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by High Cholesterol doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a High Cholesterol doctor in North Carolina, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the High Cholesterol doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different High Cholesterol doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a High Cholesterol doctor in North Carolina, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my High Cholesterol doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my High Cholesterol doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female High Cholesterol doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the High Cholesterol doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a High Cholesterol doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the High Cholesterol doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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