Dr. Daniel KochMD

Family Medicine

at Family Medicine Associates of Lincoln County — Lincolnton, NC

About

Dr. Daniel Koch earned his B.A. with distinction from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1989 and his medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1993. He completed his Family Medicine residency at U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola from 1993 to 1996, earning both the Intern Teacher of the Year award in 1996 and the Family Medicine Teacher of the Year award in 1998. The Navy recognized his leadership with a Commendation Medal in 1998 for building and managing a four-doctor clinic attached to Naval Hospital Guam.

Dr. Koch holds board certification from the American Academy of Family Physicians and has been licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina since joining Family Medicine Associates of Lincoln County as a partner in 2005. He served as a clinical preceptor for UAB medical students in rural medicine and brings that same teaching orientation to his patient care. Originally from Denver, he and his family now call North Carolina home. He serves as a team physician for local high schools alongside Dr. Kiefer and leads a weekly Bible study with his church youth group.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

University of Colorado, Boulder, B.A. with distinction, 1989

Medical School

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1993

Residency

Family Medicine, U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL (7/93 - 6/96)

Additional Training

Clinical Instructor and Staff Family Physician, U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL (8/98-10/99); Clinical preceptor for UAB medical students in rural medicine

Certifications

Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians

Conditions Treated

diabetesarthritishypertensionhyperlipidemiaCOPDcoronary artery diseasedepressionanxietyasthma

Who is Dr. Koch right for?

Dr. Koch is well suited for patients across all life stages who want a physician with deep clinical and teaching experience. Adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or COPD benefit from his thorough approach. Families with children and teenagers also fit well given his full-spectrum family medicine training. Patients who appreciate a physician with a strong community presence and genuine investment in the Lincolnton area will find a natural fit with Dr. Koch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Koch treats chronic and acute conditions across all age groups. His chronic disease experience covers diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, coronary artery disease, arthritis, depression, anxiety, and asthma. He also provides preventive care, well-child visits, and acute sick visits.

Yes, Dr. Koch holds board certification from the American Academy of Family Physicians. He completed his Family Medicine residency at U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola.

Dr. Koch completed his medical degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1993. He completed his Family Medicine residency at U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola from 1993 to 1996. He later served as a Clinical Instructor and Staff Family Physician at Pensacola and as a clinical preceptor for UAB medical students in rural medicine.

Dr. Koch joined Family Medicine Associates of Lincoln County as a staff physician and partner in 2005. He has practiced family medicine in the Lincolnton area since then and remains active in the local community.

Yes, Dr. Koch sees patients from newborns through seniors. He provides pediatric and adolescent care, adult medicine, geriatric care, and serves as a team physician for local high school athletic programs alongside Dr. Kiefer.

Yes. He earned the Family Medicine Teacher of the Year award at U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola in 1998 and the Intern Teacher of the Year award in 1996. He also served as a clinical preceptor for UAB medical students completing rural medicine rotations.

Dr. Koch performs in-office procedures including laceration repair, joint injections, skin biopsies, wart and skin cancer removal, and nebulizer treatments. The practice also provides on-site EKG, spirometry, and X-ray services.

Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026