About
Dr. Phil Austin is a board-certified family physician who has served the Outer Banks community since 2013. He earned his medical degree from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating with honors. His clinical focus spans family medicine for all ages, including chronic disease management, anxiety, acute illness, and chronic pain.
Dr. Austin cares for patients from newborns through older adults. He values thoroughness over volume and keeps his panel small to give each patient meaningful time. Outside the office, he enjoys fishing, camping, gardening, music, and time with his family.
Education & Training
Medical School
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Additional Training
Graduated with honors from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Austin right for?
Dr. Austin serves patients across every life stage, from babies to older adults. He is a strong fit for individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or anxiety. Patients who want direct access to their doctor by phone, text, or email benefit most from his approach. Adults seeking a thorough annual physical or same-day urgent care visit will find his model practical. Families looking to enroll multiple members under one physician are a natural match for his practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Austin treats a broad range of conditions in family medicine. His focus areas include chronic disease management, anxiety, acute illness, and chronic pain. He manages both preventive and reactive care for patients of all ages.
Yes. Dr. Austin welcomes patients from infancy through old age. Families can enroll multiple generations under his care. He sees babies, children, adults, and great-grandparents.
Yes. Dr. Austin holds board certification in family medicine. He earned his medical degree from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, where he graduated with honors.
Dr. Austin makes himself available by phone, text, and email. Members can contact him directly without going through a call center. Telemedicine visits are also available for situations that do not require an in-person appointment.
Dr. Austin takes a conservative approach to chronic pain. He prescribes narcotics rarely and only very sparingly. He believes chronic pain requiring narcotics receives the best management from a pain management specialist. He works with patients on non-narcotic options and manages other related conditions.
Dr. Austin does not treat anxiety with benzodiazepines. He offers other medications and non-pharmacologic techniques that he finds effective for anxiety management.
Dr. Austin has practiced medicine on the Outer Banks since 2013. He opened Dare Direct Primary Care around 2018 to focus on relationship-driven primary care.
Yes. Dr. Austin makes house calls when appropriate or needed. Due to the beach geography of the Outer Banks, some house calls may incur an additional travel fee.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026