About
Scott D. Hoffman, MD is a family medicine physician practicing in Raleigh, NC through the MDVIP concierge model. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin in 1982. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1986. He trained at St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency in Milwaukee, serving as Chief Resident from 1988 to 1989.
Dr. Hoffman holds membership in the American Association of Family Medicine and the North Carolina Medical Society. He holds a hospital affiliation with Rex Hospital and carries licensure in North Carolina. His clinical focus covers prevention, early detection, and managing chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He gives patients his personal cell phone number when situations call for it. One patient managed her husband's INR readings by calling Dr. Hoffman directly on weekends for months during a serious health crisis. He approaches each visit with a calm, unhurried manner and genuine attention to each patient's individual concerns.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI — Bachelor of Science, Zoology 1982
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI — Doctorate of Medicine 1986
Residency
St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency, Milwaukee, WI — Family Medicine 1987-1989; Chief Resident 1988-1989
Additional Training
Internship: St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency, Milwaukee, WI, 1986-1987
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hoffman right for?
Dr. Hoffman is a strong fit for adults who prioritize prevention and want a physician who knows them well over time. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his proactive, individualized approach. He works well with patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours and weekend availability. Those seeking unhurried visits and a steady, long-term relationship with one doctor will find his practice a natural home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hoffman focuses on family medicine with an emphasis on prevention and chronic disease management. He has particular experience treating type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His approach centers on early detection and individualized treatment plans designed to improve long-term health and quality of life.
Dr. Hoffman makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. He takes patient calls directly when situations require it. One long-term patient called him on his personal cell phone for months while managing her husband's INR levels during stroke and seizure episodes, and Dr. Hoffman took every call.
Dr. Hoffman aims to partner with each patient on wellness, prevention, and early detection. He builds individualized treatment plans and prioritizes maintaining a genuine personal relationship with each patient. His manner is calm and unhurried, and patients consistently describe him as fully present during appointments.
Dr. Hoffman earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1986. He completed his internship and residency at St. Mary's Family Medicine Residency in Milwaukee, where he served as Chief Resident from 1988 to 1989.
Dr. Hoffman is a licensed family medicine physician in North Carolina. He holds membership in the American Association of Family Medicine and the North Carolina Medical Society, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the specialty.
Dr. Hoffman holds an affiliation with Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. This affiliation supports continuity of care for patients who require hospital-level services.
Dr. Hoffman belongs to the American Association of Family Medicine and the North Carolina Medical Society. These memberships reflect his engagement with the broader family medicine community and current clinical standards.
Dr. Hoffman is not currently accepting new patients. Prospective patients can contact MDVIP to find nearby affiliated physicians who are currently enrolling.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026