About
Thomas Rhyne White, MD FAAFP FNLA, grew up in Cherryville, NC, and built his entire career there. He earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Duke University. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. He returned to Cherryville in 1988 and established Cherryville Primary Care. In 2015, he opened Hometown Direct Care, the first direct primary care practice in the area.
Dr. White holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Clinical Lipidology. He is passionate about complex lipid disorders, including patients who cannot tolerate statin medications. In 2015, he served as President of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians. His peers named him the 2020 North Carolina Family Physician of the Year. The community recognized him as the 2021 Cherryville Citizen of the Year. He and his wife Diana have two children: Whitney, an RN, and Daniel, a General Surgeon. They also have three grandchildren: Lawson, Addy, and Grayson.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Duke University
Medical School
Duke University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Charlotte Memorial Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. White right for?
Dr. White is a strong fit for adults seeking thorough, relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing complex cholesterol or triglyceride problems benefit from his Clinical Lipidology certification. He also works well with patients who cannot tolerate statin medications. Those interested in weight management or men's health find focused support through his affiliate service, Hometown Healthy. His 600-patient panel allows him to spend real time with each person he sees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. White specializes in family medicine and preventive care, with a particular focus on complex lipid disorders. He has expertise in high cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia, and steatotic liver disease. He also treats patients who cannot tolerate statin medications, a population that often struggles to find specialized guidance.
Yes. Dr. White holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Clinical Lipidology. His Clinical Lipidology certification reflects his deep focus on cholesterol and triglyceride management beyond standard primary care.
Dr. White earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Duke University. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Charlotte Memorial Hospital before returning to Cherryville, NC, in 1988 to begin his practice.
Yes. His peers selected him as the 2020 North Carolina Family Physician of the Year. He also served as President of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians in 2015. In 2021, the Cherryville community named him Citizen of the Year.
Yes. Dr. White offers weight loss management through Hometown Healthy, an affiliate service. He provides personalized, science-based consultations for patients seeking support with weight, men's health, and metabolic concerns. A Hometown Direct Care membership is not required to access these services.
Yes. Dr. White has significant experience treating patients with complicated cholesterol and triglyceride issues, including those who cannot tolerate statin medications. His board certification in Clinical Lipidology equips him to evaluate and manage these cases with precision.
Dr. White has practiced in Cherryville since 1988, when he established Cherryville Primary Care. He opened Hometown Direct Care in 2015. His roots in the community run deep, and he has spent his entire career serving patients in this region.
Yes. Dr. White offers telemedicine visits, giving patients a convenient option for follow-ups and routine concerns without requiring an in-person trip to the office.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026