Dr. Scott BartkoskiMD, DABFM, DABOM, Dip-ABLM, MSCP
Family Medicine
at Holly Springs Direct Primary Care — Holly Springs, NC
About
Scott Bartkoski, MD, DABFM, DABOM, Dip-ABLM, MSCP, earned his BS in Cell and Molecular Biology summa cum laude from Missouri State University before completing his MD at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 2013. He trained in Family and Community Medicine at the University of Missouri, where he received the National Health Service Corps Scholarship during residency. He achieved board certification in Family Medicine in 2016.
Dr. Bartkoski holds three additional certifications that set the clinical tone of his practice. He is board certified in both Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and he earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential. His clinical passions center on weight loss pharmacotherapy including GLP-1s, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and menopause management. He served as a faculty member at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and has published in American Family Physician journal. He earned the PRC 5-Star Award for patient satisfaction. Outside medicine, Dr. Bartkoski lives in the Raleigh area with his wife Allison and their five children. He moved his family from southwest Missouri to the Raleigh area deliberately, seeking greater cultural diversity. His teammates named him Mr. Consistency four years running on his high school soccer team, a fitting tribute for a physician who built a full patient panel in under a year.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Missouri State University, B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology (minors: Chemistry, Biomedical Science), summa cum laude
Medical School
University of Missouri School of Medicine, graduated 2013
Residency
Family and Community Medicine, University of Missouri
Additional Training
National Health Service Corp Scholarship recipient; Faculty member at University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bartkoski right for?
Dr. Bartkoski is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive primary care with a preventive focus. Patients managing obesity, metabolic conditions, hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol benefit from his triple board certification. Women navigating menopause find targeted, credentialed support through his MSCP designation. His clinical approach also serves patients with chronic conditions like thyroid disease, sleep apnea, depression, and anxiety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bartkoski treats a broad range of conditions across the lifespan. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, obesity, metabolic health, and menopause. He also handles acute sick visits, preventive care, cancer screenings, and FMLA and short-term disability paperwork.
Yes. Dr. Bartkoski holds four board certifications. He is board certified in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. He also earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential, making him one of a relatively small number of physicians with all four of these designations.
Dr. Bartkoski combines pharmacotherapy, nutrition guidance, and lifestyle medicine to support sustainable weight loss. He prescribes GLP-1 medications including Wegovy and Zepbound when appropriate. His training in both Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine informs a whole-person approach that goes beyond prescriptions.
Yes. Dr. Bartkoski earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential. He offers comprehensive menopause management as part of his membership services. This credential reflects focused training in hormonal health and menopause care.
Dr. Bartkoski earned his MD from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 2013. He completed his residency in Family and Community Medicine at the University of Missouri. During residency, he received the National Health Service Corps Scholarship.
Yes. Dr. Bartkoski served as a faculty member at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He has also published work in American Family Physician journal. His academic background informs the evidence-based care he delivers at Holly Springs Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Bartkoski performs a wide range of in-office procedures, including joint injections, skin tag removal, shave biopsies, punch biopsies, incision and drainage, ear wax removal, cryotherapy, small laceration repair, and EKG. He also conducts rapid testing for flu, strep, COVID, and urine analysis.
Yes. Dr. Bartkoski provides well child checks and sports physicals as part of his family medicine services. His practice serves patients across age groups, from children through adults.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026