About
Dr. Tammi Waters is a board-certified family physician with deep roots in primary care. She earned her board certification in Family Medicine and spent eight years practicing in Connecticut before relocating to North Carolina. Today, she lives in Apex with her husband and two children.
Dr. Waters named her practice Olical Health after her children, Oliver and Calliope. That personal touch reflects her broader approach to medicine. She focuses on building genuine relationships with her patients, free from insurance-driven constraints. She sees patients of all ages and all insurance backgrounds. Her passion centers on partnering with patients to help them reach their best health. She also offers medical ear piercing using Blomdahl products, bringing a careful, comfortable approach to a milestone many families share.
Education & Training
Board Certified Family Physician
Certifications
Who is Dr. Waters right for?
Dr. Waters is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a primary care doctor who knows their name. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from her extended, unhurried visits. Parents looking for a single physician to care for both adults and children will find her practice well suited. Patients without insurance, or those underinsured, are especially welcome at Olical Health. Anyone who values direct access to their doctor by phone or video will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Waters practices full-scope family medicine and treats patients of all ages. She handles acute sick visits, chronic disease management, preventive care, and wellness visits. She also performs in-office procedures including laceration repair, skin tag removal, skin biopsy, and pap smears.
Yes. Dr. Waters holds board certification in Family Medicine. She practiced for eight years in Connecticut before establishing Olical Health in Apex, NC.
Dr. Waters schedules visits lasting 30 to 60 minutes. She keeps her patient panel small so she can give each person her full attention. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for urgent needs.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Waters directly by phone, email, or video. She does not route communication through a large call center or nurse line.
Yes. Dr. Waters cares for patients of all ages, from children to adults. Families can use a single membership to cover everyone under one roof.
Dr. Waters performs medical ear piercing using Blomdahl products, which rely on single-use disposable equipment and modern aseptic technique. She applies numbing cream beforehand to reduce discomfort. She uses only hypoallergenic medical plastic or titanium options to prevent nickel sensitivity.
Yes. Dr. Waters welcomes uninsured, underinsured, and well-insured patients. The DPC membership model at Olical Health operates independently of insurance for primary care services.
Dr. Waters built Olical Health around the goal of developing meaningful patient relationships without insurance company involvement. She values the freedom to spend real time with each patient and make decisions based on their needs, not billing requirements.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026