About
S. in Animal Science from NC State University in 1996, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He went on to complete his medical degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill in 2000. He finished his Family Medicine residency at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina in 2003 and has held board certification from the American Board of Family Practice ever since.
Dr. Lapinskes joined Fischer Clinic in January 2018. He enjoys caring for both children and adults and takes satisfaction in practicing close to home. He belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Christian Medical and Dental Society, and the Christian Community Health Fellowship. Outside medicine, he tends a large summer vegetable garden and stays active in his church. He and his wife Savannah have four children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, B.S. Animal Science (1996), Summa Cum Laude
Medical School
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC (2000)
Residency
Family Medicine, Self Regional Healthcare, Greenwood, South Carolina (2003)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lapinskes right for?
Dr. Lapinskes is a good fit for patients of all ages, from children to adults managing long-term health conditions. Families looking for a single physician who can care for multiple generations will appreciate his broad family medicine background. He treats chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, gout, obesity, asthma, depression, and migraines. Patients who value a physician deeply rooted in the local community will connect well with his approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lapinskes practices family medicine and sees patients across all age groups. He enjoys caring for both children and adults. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management covering conditions like diabetes, hypertension, gout, obesity, asthma, depression, and migraines.
Dr. Lapinskes currently adds new members only if they are related to existing members or were previous patients of his. Prospective patients who do not meet those criteria may want to contact the practice to check current availability.
Yes. Dr. Lapinskes holds board certification from the American Board of Family Practice. He earned that certification in 2003 upon completing his residency at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Dr. Lapinskes earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill in 2000. He completed his undergraduate degree at NC State University in Raleigh, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Yes. Dr. Lapinskes sees patients of all ages, including children. He has expressed that caring for both kids and adults is one of the aspects of family medicine he enjoys most.
Dr. Lapinskes is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Christian Medical and Dental Society, and the Christian Community Health Fellowship. These affiliations reflect his clinical and personal values.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026