About
Dr. Lori Peele is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Indigo Medical in Raleigh, NC. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from Brown University in 1993. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2001. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at Ghent Family Practice, affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. She holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Peele centers her practice on personalized, preventive care. She works with patients to find practical, even enjoyable ways to weave self-care and exercise into their daily lives. She pays particular attention to the habits and patterns that can hold patients back from better health, helping them identify and work through those barriers. Her clinical focus includes managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Outside of medicine, Dr. Peele enjoys golf, adventure travel, and music.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, Bachelor of Arts, Human Biology, 1993
Medical School
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 2001
Residency
Family Medicine, Ghent Family Practice - Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 2002-2004
Additional Training
Internship: Ghent Family Practice - Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 2001-2002
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Peele right for?
Dr. Peele is a strong fit for adults seeking a proactive, prevention-first approach to family medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her focused, ongoing care. She works especially well with people who want a personal relationship with their physician and direct access when concerns arise. Anyone who values unhurried appointments and a doctor who engages with their whole health picture will find her practice a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peele focuses on family medicine with particular expertise in preventive care and chronic disease management. She treats conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her approach targets the root habits and patterns that contribute to these conditions, not just the symptoms.
Dr. Peele believes in addressing health proactively, before problems develop or worsen. She works with patients to build sustainable self-care routines, integrating exercise and healthy habits into daily life. She also uses comprehensive screenings and advanced diagnostic testing through the MDVIP Wellness Program to catch issues early.
Yes. Dr. Peele holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Ghent Family Practice, affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Dr. Peele earned her undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Brown University. She then completed her medical degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2001. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at Ghent Family Practice, affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA.
Yes. Every office visit at Indigo Medical means an appointment with Dr. Peele directly. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. That consistency helps Dr. Peele develop a thorough understanding of each patient's health over time.
Yes. Dr. Peele makes herself available to patients by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core part of membership at Indigo Medical and ensures patients can reach their doctor when urgent questions arise.
Dr. Peele focuses on making healthy living practical and engaging. She helps patients find ways to integrate self-care and exercise into their routines that feel manageable and even enjoyable. She also helps patients identify the specific obstacles holding them back from making progress toward their health goals.
Yes. Through the MDVIP network, Dr. Peele can connect patients with specialists at Medical Centers of Excellence across the country. She can also assist members who need care while traveling by coordinating with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026