About
Dr. Elizabeth Abernathy is a Charlotte native who returned to her home city after completing her medical training at UNC Chapel Hill. She earned her medical degree, completed her residency, and finished a general medicine fellowship all at UNC Chapel Hill. She also holds an MHA from the UNC Chapel Hill School of Public Health. Before medical school, she studied Medical Ethics through the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at Davidson College.
Dr. Abernathy is board-certified in Internal Medicine and holds fellowship status in the American College of Physicians. She has practiced medicine in Charlotte for more than 20 years. For a decade, she taught ethics, health policy, systems-based practice, and clinical decision making to medical students and residents at Carolinas Medical Center. Her clinical interests include menopause, perimenopause, and women's health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Davidson College, Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Medical Ethics
Medical School
UNC Chapel Hill
Residency
UNC Chapel Hill
Fellowship
General Medicine Fellowship, UNC Chapel Hill
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Abernathy right for?
Dr. Abernathy is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough, preventive-focused internal medicine care. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause will find her clinical focus especially relevant. Patients who value a physician with deep community roots and a background in medical ethics benefit from her perspective. Her 20-plus years in Charlotte make her well-suited for long-term primary care relationships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Abernathy specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She has a particular clinical interest in menopause, perimenopause, and women's health. Her background in medical ethics and health policy also informs how she approaches clinical decision making with patients.
Yes, Dr. Abernathy holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also holds fellowship status in the American College of Physicians, a distinction recognized as FACP.
Dr. Abernathy completed her medical degree, residency, and a general medicine fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill. She also earned a Master of Health Administration from the UNC Chapel Hill School of Public Health. Before medical school, she studied Medical Ethics at Davidson College.
Dr. Abernathy has practiced medicine in Charlotte for more than 20 years. She grew up in Charlotte and returned after completing her training at UNC Chapel Hill, making her a longstanding presence in the local medical community.
Yes, Dr. Abernathy spent a decade teaching at Carolinas Medical Center. She instructed medical students and residents in ethics, health policy, systems-based practice, and clinical decision making.
Dr. Abernathy sees adult patients across a broad range of primary care needs. She is particularly well-suited for women managing menopause or perimenopause, as well as patients seeking proactive preventive care and long-term physician relationships.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026