The 20 Best Sitosterolemia Doctors Near Me in hickory, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Sitosterolemia near hickory, NC. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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30 providers found
    Distinguished in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2874 S NC 127 Hwy, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Duralia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Duralia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Duralia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Desantis Family Practice - Referrals

    10 3rd Ave NE, Ste 500, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Desantis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Desantis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Desantis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Cornerstone Health Care PA

    24 2nd Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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 Sitosterolemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Polster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1205 N Center St, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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 Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Summers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Internal Medicine

    Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc.

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

    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 Sitosterolemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Sitosterolemia, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Swisher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Hart Family Practice PA

    221 13th Avenue Pl NW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Witke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Witke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Witke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Greater Hickory Family Medicine

    2336 1st Ave SW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Internal Medicine

    Catawba Valley Internal Medicine PA

    1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorena Hernandez-Tellez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hernandez-Tellez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Kallmann Syndrome, and Sheehan Syndrome. Dr. Hernandez-Tellez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

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

    Gregory Brooks is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cyclic Neutropenia, Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, and Gout. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    221 13th Avenue Pl NW Ste 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Empyema, Morning Sickness, and Sinusitis. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Family Medicine-Northeast Hickory

    2365 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Laurine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Laurine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Laurine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Family Medicine-Northeast Hickory

    2365 Springs Rd NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kauth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Kauth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, High Cholesterol, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. Dr. Kauth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Referral may be required

    FryeCare Cardiology

    2660 Tate Blvd SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghassan Alkoutami is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Alkoutami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Alkoutami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Referral may be required

    FryeCare Cardiology

    2660 Tate Blvd SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Paspa is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Paspa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Paspa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Referral may be required

    Fryecare Cardiology

    2660 Tate Blvd SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Patrone is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Patrone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Patrone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Faruque is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Faruque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Faruque is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Internal Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garland Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gangrene, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sitosterolemia
    Family Medicine

    Crossroads Family Medical Care P.A.

    3121 Plateau Rd, 
    Newton, NC 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bill Parker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newton, North Carolina. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sitosterolemia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Sitosterolemia
    Internal Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    105 S Main Ave Ste B, 
    Newton, NC 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shital Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newton, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sitosterolemia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Sitosterolemia?

    Sitosterolemia is a condition in which fatty substances (lipids) from vegetable oils, nuts, and other plant-based foods accumulate in the blood and tissues. These lipids are called plant sterols (or phytosterols). Sitosterol is one of several plant sterols that accumulate in this disorder, with a blood level 30 to 100 times greater than normal. Cholesterol, a similar fatty substance found in animal products, is mildly to moderately elevated in many people with sitosterolemia. Cholesterol levels are particularly high in some affected children. However, some people with sitosterolemia have normal cholesterol levels.

    When should I see a Sitosterolemia 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 a Sitosterolemia 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 Sitosterolemia 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 Sitosterolemia 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 a Sitosterolemia 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 Sitosterolemia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sitosterolemia 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 Sitosterolemia 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 Sitosterolemia 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 Sitosterolemia 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 Sitosterolemia doctors near hickory, NC?

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

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