About
Kate Rasche, MD, is a family physician originally from Knoxville, Tennessee. She pursued medicine through a distinctive path, completing medical school in New York City before returning south for her family medicine residency at MAHEC in Asheville, where she served as chief resident. During that residency, she and Dr. Ben Aiken developed a shared interest in direct primary care and primary care innovation.
After residency, Dr. Rasche spent five years practicing full-scope family medicine with Mission Health in Clyde, NC. She joined Lantern Health in 2020. Her clinical focus includes public health, rural health, lifestyle medicine, and the connections between mental health and overall wellbeing. She lives in Western North Carolina with her husband and son and follows bluegrass music and soccer with equal enthusiasm.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical school in New York City (name not specified)
Residency
Family Medicine, MAHEC, Asheville, NC (served as chief resident)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rasche right for?
Dr. Rasche works well with patients who want a physician attentive to mental health as part of their overall care. Adults managing chronic conditions through lifestyle changes will connect with her preventive approach. Patients with ties to rural communities in Western North Carolina will appreciate her five years of experience practicing in that context. She suits those who want a physician willing to spend real time on wellness and prevention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rasche focuses on primary care innovation, public health, rural health, lifestyle medicine, and mental health. She views mental and emotional wellbeing as foundational to physical health and incorporates that perspective into her patient care.
Dr. Rasche completed her family medicine residency at MAHEC in Asheville, NC, where she served as chief resident.
After her residency at MAHEC, Dr. Rasche spent five years practicing full-scope family medicine with Mission Health in Clyde, NC. She joined Lantern Health in 2020.
Yes. Dr. Rasche considers mental health a foundational component of good primary care. She incorporates mental and emotional health into her approach to chronic disease, wellness, and prevention.
Dr. Rasche is currently on a waitlist. Prospective patients can join through the Lantern Health website.
Dr. Rasche and Dr. Aiken developed a shared interest in primary care innovation during their residency together at MAHEC. She wanted space to focus on wellness, prevention, and mental health in a way that a high-volume traditional practice did not allow.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026