About
Dr. Meghann Blankenship holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, the latter through the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Her undergraduate studies took her from Auburn University to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, where she would later build her practice.
Dr. Blankenship brings more than 15 years of clinical experience across primary care, community health, and wellness medicine. Her interests center on metabolic health, weight management, hormone balance, healthy aging, and prevention. She founded Stillwater Medicine after watching firsthand how limited physician-patient time in traditional healthcare settings undermines real partnership. Her father's battle with dementia deepened her conviction that medicine should focus on prevention and maintaining independence. A childhood dream of becoming a physician led her to medical mission work at age 15, an experience she continued through college and medical school. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, she now lives in North Carolina with her husband and three children. Outside the office, she runs trails, explores the state's parks and greenways, tends to Stillwater Farm, and bakes sourdough.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Alabama at Birmingham (also attended Auburn University)
Medical School
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Blankenship right for?
Dr. Blankenship works well with adults navigating the metabolic and hormonal shifts of midlife. Patients managing weight gain, insulin resistance, prediabetes, or elevated cholesterol benefit from her internal medicine and obesity medicine background. She suits patients dealing with perimenopause, menopause, or low testosterone who want a thorough, whole-person evaluation. Adults focused on prevention and long-term healthspan find her approach to longevity medicine a strong match. She also serves patients seeking physician-guided GLP-1 therapy paired with nutrition, body composition monitoring, and long-term maintenance planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Blankenship treats a broad range of metabolic and hormonal conditions. These include weight gain, obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, perimenopause, menopause, low testosterone, fatigue, brain fog, elevated cholesterol, elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, and elevated triglycerides. She also focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention, cognitive decline prevention, and Type 2 diabetes prevention.
Yes. Dr. Blankenship holds board certification in Internal Medicine and serves as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed her residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Dr. Blankenship starts with a thorough physician evaluation before recommending any treatment. She examines metabolic health, hormone levels, body composition, sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle factors. Her goal is to identify why weight gain is occurring, not simply address the number on a scale. Treatment plans may include nutrition guidance, movement recommendations, hormone optimization, and GLP-1 medications when clinically appropriate.
Yes, Dr. Blankenship prescribes semaglutide and tirzepatide when they are clinically appropriate. She integrates these medications into a broader treatment plan that includes nutrition, movement, and body composition monitoring. Her focus extends beyond weight loss to improving overall metabolic health and supporting long-term maintenance.
Dr. Blankenship evaluates hormone concerns within the full context of a patient's health. She reviews symptoms, medical history, sleep, stress, nutrition, body composition, and laboratory findings before making individualized recommendations. She offers hormone replacement therapy for both women and men when evidence-based treatment is appropriate.
Dr. Blankenship has more than 15 years of experience in internal medicine. She has cared for patients across primary care, community health, and wellness medicine settings throughout her career.
Dr. Blankenship attended Auburn University and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Yes, prevention and longevity form a central part of Dr. Blankenship's clinical philosophy. She focuses on identifying risk factors early and helping patients build habits that support long-term health. Her approach emphasizes healthspan, meaning how well a patient lives, alongside lifespan.
Dr. Blankenship began participating in overseas medical mission trips at age 15, inspired by her father's humanitarian work. Those experiences reinforced her belief that good care starts with listening and relationships. Watching her father navigate dementia later deepened her commitment to prevention and helping patients maintain independence and quality of life.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026