The 20 Best Osteoporosis Doctors Near Me in Hickory, NC

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The 20 Best Osteoporosis Doctors near Hickory, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Osteoporosis near Hickory, NC. Of these, 64 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Endocrinology PA

    311 9th Avenue Dr NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Barber is an Endocrinologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Barber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Kallmann Syndrome, Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Experienced in Osteoporosis

    Piedmont Endocrinology PA

    311 9th Avenue Dr NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venkatarama Donepudi is an Endocrinologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Donepudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Kallmann Syndrome.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Endocrinology PA

    311 9th Avenue Dr NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Barton is an Endocrinologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Barton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

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    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Geriatrics

    Piedmont Counseling And Development Group

    305 4th St SW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Ricardo is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Ricardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Shingles, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Cornerstone Health Care PA

    24 2nd Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Burton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Macroamylasemia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Cornerstone Health Care PA

    24 2nd Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trina Tridico is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Tridico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Cornerstone Health Care PA

    24 2nd Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Polster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Polster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Cornerstone Health Care PA

    24 2nd Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Glenn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    24 2nd Ave Ne, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Baxter Leonard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1205 N Center St, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Summers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Summers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc.

    30 13th Ave NW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenette Swisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Swisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Sitosterolemia, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Hickory Family Practice Associates PA

    52 12th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Morgante is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Morgante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    Iredell Physician Network

    1375 4th Street Dr NW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Cressy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Cressy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    Iredell Physician Network

    1375 4th Street Dr NW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    Adult Internal Medicine PA

    21 18th Ave NW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Chatelain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Chatelain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    Catawba Valley Internal Medicine PA

    1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorena Hernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Hypopituitarism, and Sheehan Syndrome.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Experienced in Osteoporosis

    D Dennis Payne Jr MD PA

    225 18th St Se, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Caldwell is a Rheumatologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Caldwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Palindromic Rheumatism. Dr. Caldwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Rheumatology P.A.

    225 18th St SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Mcclory is an Internal Medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Mcclory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Rheumatology

    D Dennis Payne Jr MD PA

    225 18th St Se, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dayton Payne is a Rheumatologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Payne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoporosis
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    212 29th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Sanderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Sanderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Gout, and Meige Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoporosis?

    Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break (fracture).

    When should I see an Osteoporosis doctor near Hickory, NC?

    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 an Osteoporosis doctor near Hickory, NC?

    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 Osteoporosis doctors near Hickory, NC?

    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 Osteoporosis doctors near Hickory, NC?

    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 an Osteoporosis doctor near Hickory, NC?

    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 Osteoporosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoporosis 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 an Osteoporosis doctor near Hickory, NC?

    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 Osteoporosis 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 Osteoporosis 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 Osteoporosis doctors near Hickory, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoporosis 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 an Osteoporosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoporosis 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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