FryeCare Physicians Network

Internal Medicine • Hickory, NC

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FryeCare Physicians, LLC is a small medical practice in Hickory, NC that provides internal medicine services to central and western North Carolina communities. Key details: - Location: 415 N Center St and 915 Tate Blvd SE Ste 186, Hickory, NC - Focus: Internal Medicine / primary care for adults - Network: FryeCare Physicians Network serving seven NC counties (Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln, Watauga) - Contact: 828-459-4445 or 828-304-2527 - Website: fryecarephysicians.com

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Clinic Type

Internal Medicine (multi-location group)

Address

Internal Medicine Locations: FryeCare Hickory Family Practice Associates, 210 13th Ave. Pl NW Suite 120, Hickory, NC 28601; FryeCare Internal Medicine & Rheumatology, 915 Tate Blvd SE Suite 186, Hickory, NC 28602

Phone

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Email

Amy.Betts@Lifepointhealth.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.fryecarephysicians.com/internal-medicine

Telehealth

https://www.fryecarephysicians.com/telemedicine

Services Offered

Internal Medicine
Preventive care
Chronic disease management
Annual wellness exams
Sick visits
Immunizations
Medication management
Allergy treatment
Lifestyle education
Care for adults 18+
Diabetes management
Heart disease management
Autoimmune disorder management

Team

Mariely Castellanos-Nouel — MD
Brenda Lee Byrd — APRN, FNP-C
Brooke Linens — DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What services do internal medicine physicians provide?

At FryeCare Physicians Network, internal medicine physicians focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, providing comprehensive care for patients 18 and older, from routine checkups and screenings to management of complex conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune disorders.

Social Media

Facebook

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye (Parkway Internal Medicine): 4.7/5 stars (14 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. Lawrence Carter): 5.0/5 stars (3 reviews)
WebMD (Dr. Graham Mcrary): 5.0/5 stars (6 reviews (WebMD))
WebMD (Dr. Lawrence Carter): 5.0/5 stars (13 ratings (6 reviews))
Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Bridges): 1.0/5 stars (2 reviews)

Patients praise

attentive and compassionate listening skills
thorough communication of treatment options
effective, patient-centered care and chronic disease management
friendly and professional office staff
prompt appointment availability for some practices

Common complaints

difficult appointment scheduling and long wait times
poor administrative and billing communication
concerns about staff inexperience during practice transitions
perceived lack of concern or dismissiveness regarding patient symptoms

"Dr. Carter is Five Star in every aspect of his job. He takes outstanding care of his patients. He makes excellent decisions."

— Healthgrades user review

"To make an appointment here is a hassle... Worst customer service experience ever in a medical office."

— LocalityBiz user review (FryeCare Internal Medicine)

"He listens to what your concerns are, is very knowledgeable in many medical aspects and he seems to genuinely care about his patients; which is rare these days."

— Healthgrades user review (Dr. Arjun Ohri)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.