Dr. Caroline StephensM.D.

Family Medicine

at Gaston Family Practice — Gastonia, NC

About

Dr. Stephens earned her undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston and her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency at Cabarrus Family Medicine in Concord, NC and has practiced medicine since 2007. The American Board of Family Medicine has board-certified her in family medicine.

Dr. Stephens brings clinical interests across the full age spectrum, from newborns to elderly patients, with a focus on acute and chronic illness management, well visits, and sports physicals. She believes caring for a patient means attending to mind, body, and soul, not just the disease. Business North Carolina named her a Top Doctor in 2021, and Charlotte Magazine and Castle Connolly recognized her as a Top Doctor in 2022. She also received a Gaston Gazette Healthcare Heroes nomination in 2020. Outside medicine, Dr. Stephens is a mom and wife who enjoys offshore fishing, wakeboarding, and four-wheeling with her family.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

College of Charleston

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Residency

Cabarrus Family Medicine, Concord, NC

Certifications

Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

Conditions Treated

hypertension
diabetes
thyroid disorders
acute illness
chronic illness
pediatric conditions
geriatric conditions

Who is Dr. Stephens right for?

Dr. Stephens is a strong fit for patients across all stages of life. Families with newborns and young children benefit from her deep focus on pediatric care. Older adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes find her comprehensive approach valuable. Patients who want a physician who addresses the whole person, not just the diagnosis, connect well with her care philosophy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Stephens cares for patients across the full age spectrum. She sees newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients. Her clinical specialties include pediatrics, geriatric medicine, and family medicine.

Yes, Dr. Stephens holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She has practiced medicine since 2007 and brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to her patients.

Dr. Stephens earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency at Cabarrus Family Medicine in Concord, NC. Her undergraduate degree is from the College of Charleston.

Dr. Stephens manages both acute and chronic conditions. Her focus areas include hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and preventive health. She also conducts well visits, sports physicals, and newborn and geriatric care.

Yes, Dr. Stephens has received multiple awards. Business North Carolina named her a Top Doctor in 2021. Charlotte Magazine and Castle Connolly both recognized her as a Top Doctor in 2022. She also received a Gaston Gazette Healthcare Heroes nomination in 2020.

Dr. Stephens believes caring for a patient means attending to mind, body, and soul. She does not limit her focus to the presenting diagnosis. Her goal is to treat each person as a whole, considering every dimension of their health and well-being.

Yes, Dr. Stephens performs sports physicals for patients of all ages. She also handles well visits and preventive screenings as part of her broader clinical focus on preventive medicine.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026