About
Rachel Hines, MD, MPH, is a family physician with clinical training spanning obstetrics, public health, and women's health. Before entering medicine, she spent three years teaching high school science through the Teach for America program in Rocky Mount, NC. She then completed her medical and public health degrees at the University of North Carolina, followed by her family medicine residency and an obstetrics fellowship, all at UNC.
Dr. Hines joined Lantern Health in 2018 after relocating to Asheville with her family. She brings particular depth in contraception management, breastfeeding medicine, newborn and child health, LGBTQ health, and palliative care. She is passionate about mindfulness practices, technology in healthcare, and medical education. Her husband Tyler practices emergency medicine in the area.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of North Carolina
Residency
Family Medicine, University of North Carolina
Fellowship
Obstetrics, University of North Carolina
Additional Training
MPH (Master of Public Health), University of North Carolina; Teach for America (taught high school science 3 years prior to medical school)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hines right for?
Dr. Hines is a strong fit for women seeking comprehensive primary care that includes contraception management and reproductive health. New parents and families with infants benefit from her obstetrics fellowship training and focus on newborn care. LGBTQ patients find a knowledgeable and affirming provider in her care. She also serves patients navigating serious illness who want a physician attentive to palliative needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hines focuses on women's health, contraception management, breastfeeding medicine, newborn and pediatric care, LGBTQ health, and palliative care. She completed an obstetrics fellowship at UNC, giving her deep training in reproductive and maternal health.
Yes. Dr. Hines completed an obstetrics fellowship at the University of North Carolina following her family medicine residency there.
Dr. Hines taught high school science for three years through Teach for America in Rocky Mount, NC before pursuing her medical and public health degrees at UNC.
Yes. LGBTQ health is one of Dr. Hines' specific clinical interests. She provides affirming, comprehensive care to LGBTQ patients across all stages of life.
Yes. Dr. Hines has a clinical interest in palliative care and works with patients and families navigating serious or life-limiting illness.
Dr. Hines is currently on a waitlist. Prospective patients can join through the Lantern Health website.
Dr. Hines earned her medical degree, Master of Public Health, family medicine residency, and obstetrics fellowship all at the University of North Carolina.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026