About
Dr. Mark Kiefer earned his B.S. in Biology from James Madison University in 1990 and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1994. He completed his Family Medicine residency at U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola, where he was selected as Chief Resident in 1997. He also served as a Clinical Instructor and Staff Family Physician at Pensacola through 2001 and earned the Family Medicine Teacher of the Year award that same year. The Navy recognized his contributions with two Navy Commendation Medals.
Dr. Kiefer holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and has practiced family medicine in Lincolnton since 2001. He co-founded Family Medicine Associates of Lincoln County in 2004. Outside the office, he coaches high school football and wrestling at two local high schools and serves as a team physician alongside Dr. Koch. He played five years of college football, two at the U.S. Naval Academy and three at James Madison University.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
James Madison University, B.S. in Biology, 1990
Medical School
Medical College of Virginia, 1994
Residency
Family Medicine, U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL (7/94 - 6/97)
Additional Training
Chief Resident in Family Medicine, 1997, U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola; Clinical Instructor and Staff Family Physician, U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL (8/99-7/01)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kiefer right for?
Dr. Kiefer is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking a long-tenured family physician in Lincolnton. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or COPD benefit from his depth of experience. He is also well suited for families with children and adolescents, including those needing sports and school physicals. Patients who value a physician deeply rooted in the local community will connect well with his approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kiefer treats a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. His chronic disease experience includes diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, coronary artery disease, arthritis, depression, anxiety, and asthma. He also handles acute sick visits, minor procedures, and preventive care for patients of all ages.
Yes, Dr. Kiefer holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his residency at U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Kiefer graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1994. He completed his Family Medicine residency at U.S. Naval Hospital Pensacola from 1994 to 1997, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. He continued there as a Clinical Instructor and Staff Family Physician through 2001.
Yes, Dr. Kiefer sees patients from newborn through geriatric age. He provides well-child visits, pediatric and adolescent care, and youth sports and school physicals. He also serves as a team physician for local high school athletic programs.
Dr. Kiefer has practiced family medicine in Lincolnton since 2001. He co-founded Family Medicine Associates of Lincoln County in 2004 and has served the community as a partner and staff physician since then.
Dr. Kiefer performs a range of in-office procedures including laceration repair, joint injections, skin biopsies, wart and skin cancer removal, and nebulizer treatments. The practice also offers on-site EKG, spirometry, and X-ray services.
Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026