About
Dr. Jennifer M. Hart earned her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies as an Echols Scholar from the University of Virginia in 1995. She attended Medical College of Virginia-Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating in 2000. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA in 2003. After residency, she joined Rocky Mount Family Medical Center, where she served patients for over 20 years before joining Freedom Family Medicine.
Dr. Hart brings deep roots in eastern North Carolina primary care. Her faith is central to her life; she served in leadership with Fellowship of Christian Athletes during college and remains actively involved at Calvary Baptist Church. She is married to Dr. Jay Hart, who practices at Duke Urgent Care in Knightdale. Their family includes three children, three cats, and a history of hosting foreign exchange students.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Virginia, BA Interdisciplinary Studies, Echols Scholar, 1995
Medical School
Medical College of Virginia-Virginia Commonwealth University, MD, 2000
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA, completed 2003
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hart right for?
Dr. Hart is a strong fit for patients who value long-term, relationship-based primary care. Her two decades in eastern North Carolina make her well-suited for adults and families with deep roots in the region. Patients managing ongoing health concerns benefit from her thorough 45-minute appointments. Those who prefer a faith-informed approach to medicine will feel at home in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hart specializes in family medicine and provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. She handles acute sick visits, chronic illness management, adult physicals, and women's health outside of obstetrics. Her 20-plus years in eastern North Carolina give her broad experience across a wide range of patient needs.
Dr. Hart has practiced medicine for over two decades. She completed her residency in 2003 and spent more than 20 years at Rocky Mount Family Medical Center before joining Freedom Family Medicine.
Dr. Hart earned her MD from Medical College of Virginia-Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA, finishing in 2003.
Yes, Dr. Hart sees patients across all age groups as part of Freedom Family Medicine's full-spectrum family practice. She handles care from well-child visits through adult and senior medicine.
Faith is central to Dr. Hart's life and informs how she approaches patient care. Freedom Family Medicine operates as a Christ-centered practice, and Dr. Hart brings that same conviction to her work. She has served in faith-based leadership since college and remains actively involved at Calvary Baptist Church.
Yes. Members at Freedom Family Medicine can contact their doctor directly by phone or email, including after hours and on weekends. Dr. Hart is reachable through this direct-access model as part of the membership.
Yes, Dr. Hart and the rest of the Freedom Family Medicine team make house calls when needed. This is one of the access benefits included in the practice's DPC membership.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026