Dr. Anne GonzalezMD

Family Medicine

at Emerald Health Direct Primary Care — Hickory, NC

About

Anne Gonzalez, MD brings board certification in Family Medicine and additional qualifications in Geriatric Medicine to her work at Emerald Health Direct Primary Care. She co-founded the practice in 2021 alongside Dr. Rachel Kelly, with whom she previously worked at A Woman's View.

Dr. Gonzalez views primary care as a long-term partnership involving not just the patient but their family. She addresses the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of each patient's health. Her geriatric medicine training makes her especially well suited for older adults navigating complex or layered health needs. Patients consistently note that she never rushes appointments and takes time to answer every question thoroughly.

Education & Training

Additional Training

Additional qualifications in Geriatric Medicine

Certifications

Board-certified in Family Medicine
Additional qualifications in Geriatric Medicine

Who is Dr. Gonzalez right for?

Dr. Gonzalez is an excellent fit for adults who want a long-term, relationship-driven primary care physician. Older adults and those managing complex, layered health needs benefit most from her geriatric medicine training. She takes time to address physical, psychological, and social health together. Patients who want a doctor who listens without rushing and includes family in care decisions will feel at home with Dr. Gonzalez.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Gonzalez holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also carries additional qualifications in Geriatric Medicine, which deepens her ability to care for older adults with complex or layered health needs.

Yes. Dr. Gonzalez holds additional qualifications in Geriatric Medicine and specifically focuses on the physical, psychological, and social needs of older patients. She involves family members in care when appropriate, viewing primary care as a team effort.

Dr. Gonzalez treats primary care as a long-term partnership, not a series of isolated visits. She takes time at every appointment to listen fully and address each concern. Patients describe her as patient, thorough, and validating.

Before co-founding Emerald Health DPC in 2021, Dr. Gonzalez worked at A Woman's View, where she practiced alongside Dr. Rachel Kelly. That shared history informed their decision to launch a practice together.

Dr. Gonzalez focuses on comprehensive family and geriatric medicine. She addresses chronic disease, age-related health changes, and the psychological and social factors that shape a patient's overall well-being.

Yes. Her training in both Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine positions her well to manage patients with several overlapping health conditions. She takes a methodical, relationship-based approach that accounts for the full picture of a patient's health.

Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026