About
Dr. Carol Rupe has practiced family medicine since 1987, bringing over three decades of clinical experience to WellCraft Health in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame and her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Her residency training took place at Malcolm Grow Medical Center on Andrews Air Force Base, where she later served as a Residency Instructor. She then completed a Family Practice Faculty Development fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill.
S. Air Force officer from 1984 to 1993 and earned a spot as a Flight Crew family physician for Air Force One. After her military service, she ran a private family medicine practice in Charlotte with four family nurse practitioners and a physician assistant. She also served as Medical Director for multiple long-term care facilities from 1994 to 2015 and holds recognition as a national expert in family medicine across more than 30 states. A breast cancer survivor herself, Dr. Rupe brings a deeply personal perspective to patient care. She holds additional training in Age Enhancement Medicine through Cenegenics, Botox and Dermal Fillers through the Esthetics Institute, and IPL therapy through Palomar Technologies. Her clinical passions include women's health, geriatrics, chronic disease prevention, and hormone health. She currently serves as the Physician Representative on the Halifax County Board of Health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Residency
Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Suitland, MD
Fellowship
UNC, Chapel Hill, NC — Family Practice Faculty Development
Additional Training
Age Enhancement Medicine, Cenegenics; Botox & Dermal Fillers, Esthetics Institute; Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Therapy, Palomar Technologies
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rupe right for?
Dr. Rupe is a strong fit for adults of all ages who want a single physician managing their full health picture. Patients dealing with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or respiratory illness benefit from her preventive and management focus. Women seeking hormone replacement therapy or comprehensive women's health care will find her especially well-suited to their needs. Older adults and patients with memory or geriatric concerns also fit squarely within her clinical expertise. Anyone who values direct phone access to their doctor and individualized care plans will feel at home at WellCraft Health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rupe treats a broad range of conditions across the lifespan. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary disease, respiratory illness, osteoporosis, hormone imbalance, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, memory disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches, and obesity. She also provides women's health and geriatric care.
Dr. Rupe holds certification through the American Academy of Family Physicians. She has also completed specialized training in Age Enhancement Medicine through Cenegenics, Botox and Dermal Fillers through the Esthetics Institute, and IPL therapy through Palomar Technologies.
Dr. Rupe earned her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Malcolm Grow Medical Center on Andrews Air Force Base and her fellowship in Family Practice Faculty Development at UNC Chapel Hill.
Dr. Rupe has practiced family medicine since 1987, giving her more than 30 years of clinical experience. That background spans military medicine, hospital-based care, long-term care, and private practice.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Rupe's core specialties. She served as Medical Director for multiple long-term care facilities from 1994 to 2015. She manages memory disorders, osteoporosis, polypharmacy, and the full spectrum of age-related health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Rupe offers Botox, dermal fillers, and Intense Pulse Light therapy at WellCraft Health. She completed formal training in these services through the Esthetics Institute and Palomar Technologies.
Yes. Members receive Dr. Rupe's personal cell phone number for direct contact day or night. The MyPreference program makes her available around the clock, in keeping with the Country Doctor model the practice is built on.
Yes. Dr. Rupe sees patients from pediatric through geriatric age groups. Her practice covers the full family medicine scope, including children, adults, women, and older adults.
Dr. Rupe focuses on preventing or delaying the development of chronic conditions whenever possible. When conditions are already present, she takes an individualized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol. She personally reviews lab work, specialist consults, and hospitalization notes, then calls patients directly to discuss results.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026