About
Dr. David Merrell is the founder and physician at Carolina Medical Group in Greensboro, North Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business management and finance from Brigham Young University before pursuing medicine. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. He completed his residency training in family medicine through the Cone Family Medicine Residency Program in 2015. The American Academy of Family Physicians recognizes him as board certified in family medicine, and the North Carolina Medical Board licenses him to practice.
Over his career, Dr. Merrell has worked across emergency medicine, urgent care, hospital medicine, corporate health, and outpatient family medicine. That breadth of experience shapes how he approaches care today. He holds particular clinical interest in dermatology, sports medicine, sleep medicine, and weight loss management. Dr. Merrell centers his practice on prevention and patient education. He believes patients make better health decisions when they fully understand their options. Outside the clinic, he enjoys time with his family, his church community, playing sports, home projects, and learning new skills.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brigham Young University, B.S. Business Management and Finance
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency
Family Medicine, Cone Family Medicine Residency Program (completed 2015)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Merrell right for?
Dr. Merrell works well for individuals and families who want one doctor to manage care across all ages. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or asthma benefit from his longitudinal approach. He also serves patients dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep apnea, or weight concerns. Adults seeking dermatology, sports medicine, or hormone consultations within primary care will find his clinical range valuable. His DPC model suits patients who want transparent pricing and same-day or next-day access without navigating insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Merrell treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep apnea, and obesity. He also treats skin conditions such as acne, skin infections, and skin cancer, as well as hormonal concerns including menopause and perimenopause.
Yes. Dr. Merrell holds board certification in family medicine from the American Academy of Family Physicians. The North Carolina Medical Board also licenses him to practice in the state.
Dr. Merrell earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. He then completed his family medicine residency through the Cone Family Medicine Residency Program in Greensboro, finishing in 2015.
Dr. Merrell has particular expertise in dermatology, sports medicine, sleep medicine, and weight loss management. These areas of focus allow him to handle many concerns in-house that would otherwise require a specialist referral.
Dr. Merrell builds his approach around prevention, education, and personalized treatment. He focuses on helping patients understand their health and their options. He believes patients who are informed and empowered tend to achieve better health outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Merrell cares for patients from infancy through older adulthood. He chose family medicine specifically because it allows him to care for entire families across a wide range of ages, needs, and conditions.
Yes. Dr. Merrell offers medical weight loss counseling as part of membership. He reviews each patient's goals, health history, labs, and risk factors. For appropriate patients, he can discuss and support GLP-1 medication options when available.
Yes. Dr. Merrell evaluates and manages mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and ADHD within primary care. When a patient needs specialist-level support, he provides referrals and helps coordinate that care.
Dr. Merrell performs comprehensive skin cancer screenings and treats common skin conditions including acne, skin infections, moles, cysts, and lipomas. He can also remove certain skin lesions in-office at low additional cost.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026