About
Dr. Ben Aiken is a family physician with roots in international studies and public health. He earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at UNC Chapel Hill, where he also completed his Master of Science in Public Health. He then pursued full-spectrum family medicine training at MAHEC in Asheville, serving as chief resident before spending a year on the MAHEC faculty. He holds a Diploma from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Aiken draws clinical inspiration from his grandfather Bill, a physician from an earlier era of relationship-centered family medicine. His interests span lifestyle medicine, men's health including vasectomy, direct primary care system design, and training the next generation of physicians. He grew up over the mountains in Tennessee and lives in Asheville with his wife and two children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UNC Chapel Hill
Medical School
UNC Chapel Hill
Residency
Full-spectrum Family Medicine, MAHEC, Asheville, NC (served as chief resident)
Additional Training
MSPH (Master of Science in Public Health); DipABLM (Diploma, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine); year on faculty at MAHEC after residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Aiken right for?
Dr. Aiken works well with adults seeking a physician deeply invested in preventive and lifestyle medicine. Men managing chronic conditions or interested in vasectomy will find a knowledgeable and unhurried partner in his care. Patients who value a physician focused on root causes, food, movement, and habit will connect with his approach. He also appeals to those drawn to a practice with a clear philosophy about how primary care should work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Aiken specializes in family medicine with a strong focus on lifestyle medicine, preventive care, and men's health. He also performs vasectomies in office. His broader interests include direct primary care innovation and chronic disease management through food, movement, and behavioral change.
Dr. Aiken holds a Diploma from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. He completed full-spectrum family medicine training at MAHEC in Asheville, where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Aiken completed his undergraduate, public health, and medical training at UNC Chapel Hill. He then completed his family medicine residency at MAHEC in Asheville, NC, where he served as chief resident and later joined the faculty for a year.
Yes. Dr. Aiken performs vasectomies as part of his men's health services. Members can discuss this procedure directly with him during a scheduled visit.
Dr. Aiken focuses on the role of food, movement, and habit in preventing and managing chronic illness. He approaches lifestyle-related conditions by addressing root causes rather than relying solely on medications.
Dr. Aiken is currently on a waitlist. Prospective patients can join the waitlist through the Lantern Health website.
During his residency at MAHEC, Dr. Aiken spent his elective time studying new models of primary care nationally. His public health background and his grandfather's example of relationship-centered medicine shaped his commitment to building a better primary care experience.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026