About
Dr. Richard Hobbs earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in 2002 and his MD from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2006. He completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at UNC Hospitals in 2010. That dual training gives him the range to care for patients of all ages, from young children to older adults.
Dr. Hobbs holds board certification from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He is fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients. His clinical interests center on performance and longevity, healthspan optimization, and VO2 max and metabolic testing. He has volunteered as a physician at Samaritan Health Center in Durham and led medical mission teams across Latin America, including Nicaragua, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, and Peru. Dr. Hobbs is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians. He lives in the Triangle with his wife and two children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Alabama, BS – 2002
Medical School
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, MD – 2006
Residency
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, University of North Carolina Hospitals – 2010
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hobbs right for?
Dr. Hobbs is well suited for patients of all ages, from children over 5 through older adults. He is a strong match for families who want a single physician to manage care across generations. Patients with complex chronic conditions or intellectual and physical disabilities benefit from his broad dual-specialty training. Those interested in longevity, VO2 max testing, or healthspan optimization will find his clinical focus a natural fit. Spanish-speaking patients can communicate with him in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hobbs sees patients of all ages, starting from age 5. His combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics training means he can care for children, adolescents, and adults within the same practice, making him a practical choice for entire families.
Yes. Dr. Hobbs holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He also maintains certifications in ACLS, PALS, and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Yes. Dr. Hobbs specializes in the care of complex patients across all age groups. He has experience managing chronic conditions, intellectual and physical disabilities, rheumatic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and other multi-system concerns.
Yes. Dr. Hobbs is a bilingual provider and speaks fluent Spanish. He welcomes Spanish-speaking patients and can conduct full appointments in Spanish.
Dr. Hobbs is passionate about healthspan optimization, a framework that focuses on the quality and duration of healthy life. He partners with The Endurance Edge in Cary to offer performance testing including VO2 max, lactate threshold, resting metabolic rate, and body fat percentage. He uses these results to guide personalized longevity and athletic performance planning.
Dr. Hobbs earned his MD from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2006. He then completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at UNC Hospitals, finishing in 2010.
Yes. Dr. Hobbs has received several awards, including the 2013 Faculty Member of the Year for the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency Program and the 2015 NC Volunteerism and Community Service Award from the ACP NC chapter. He also received the 2009 Anne E. Dyson Child Advocacy Award and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha.
Doctor profile last updated April 5, 2026