About
Dr. Brian Lewis co-founded Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville and serves as its CEO. A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, he earned multiple undergraduate concentrations at UNC-Chapel Hill, studying biology, chemistry, psychology, anthropology, and religious studies. A science scholarship took him abroad to England during his sophomore year. He trained at UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine and also holds a Master of Public Health.
Before medical school, Dr. Lewis deferred his acceptance twice: first to teach for AmeriCorps and then to apprentice in two residential programs focused on meditation, yoga, and integrative medicine. At UNC-CH, he co-founded the Integrative Medicine student group, organizing seminars, retreats, and regional events for students drawn to holistic living. Between his third and fourth years of medical school, he received a grant to study healing methodologies from the Himalayas. His clinical focus spans family medicine, preventive medicine, and integrative health. He practices from the River Arts District location.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
UNC-Chapel Hill, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Anthropology, Religious Studies
Medical School
UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Additional Training
Master of Public Health (MPH); studied abroad in England; apprenticed in meditation, yoga, and Integrative Medicine; grant recipient for comparative study of healing methodologies from the Himalayas
Who is Dr. Lewis right for?
Dr. Lewis is a strong fit for patients who want medicine and lifestyle addressed together. Adults seeking preventive care, stress management, or integrative approaches to chronic conditions benefit from his background. His training in meditation, yoga, and healing methodologies informs how he approaches whole-person health. Patients drawn to nutrition, mindfulness, and personal growth will find his clinical philosophy resonant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Brian Lewis specializes in family medicine, preventive medicine, and integrative health. He approaches care through the lens of whole-person wellness, addressing nutrition, fitness, stress reduction, and personal growth alongside clinical treatment.
Dr. Lewis earned his medical degree from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He also holds a Master of Public Health. Before medical school, he apprenticed in residential programs studying meditation, yoga, and integrative medicine.
Dr. Lewis treats integrative medicine as the future of good medicine, not an alternative to it. He draws on his training in meditation, holistic healing, and public health to guide patients through both clinical care and meaningful lifestyle change.
Yes. Dr. Lewis deferred medical school twice to pursue work that shaped his integrative approach. He taught for AmeriCorps, then apprenticed in two residential programs focused on meditation, yoga, and integrative medicine. He also co-founded the UNC-CH Integrative Medicine student group during medical school.
Dr. Lewis sees patients at the River Arts District location at 372 Depot St., Suite 10, Asheville, NC 28801.
Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville welcomes new members. You can book an appointment through the practice to connect with Dr. Lewis and the care team.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026