High Blood Pressure Care in Southern Pines, NC
Providers who help you manage high blood pressure: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
18 providers in Southern Pines
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.
Understanding high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. It usually has no symptoms, which is why it's often called a "silent" condition and why regular checks matter. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk of serious problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
Blood pressure is measured with two numbers: systolic, the first, and diastolic, the second. CDC puts normal below 120/80 mm Hg and calls it high blood pressure when it is consistently at or above 130/80, and a clinician diagnoses it from readings over time rather than a single measurement. Care commonly involves lifestyle steps and, when needed, medication, and is most often managed by a primary-care provider.
Finding the right provider
Most high blood pressure is managed by a primary-care provider, who monitors readings, discusses lifestyle steps, and may prescribe medication when appropriate. A clinician may refer you to a cardiologist or other specialist for blood pressure that's hard to control or for related heart concerns. ProviderQuoHealth shows each provider's credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status so you can rule out mismatches before you call.
Very high blood pressure can become an emergency, and the trigger is the symptoms, not a number on a cuff. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for chest pain or a crushing pressure in the chest, shortness of breath, a headache, blurred vision, confusion or unusual sleepiness, a seizure, nausea and vomiting, or numbness or weakness in an arm, leg, or the face. Don't stop to take a reading first, and don't talk yourself out of it because the last reading looked normal. Stroke signs are a 911 call in their own right: one side of the face drooping, one arm drifting down when both are raised, or slurred speech. So are heart-attack symptoms, and MedlinePlus says to call even if you are not sure it is one. Short of that, if you know your blood pressure is high and not under control, CDC says talk with your health care team right away. Don't search a directory in an emergency.
Providers in Southern Pines
See all 18Walter S Morris, MD
Walter S Morris, MD, is an internal medicine provider serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Morris works with adults to address a wide range of health concerns and preventive care needs.
Vitacore LLC — Internal Medicine
Vitacore LLC provides internal medicine services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for adult patients.
Scott Michael Luneau, MD
Scott Michael Luneau, MD, is an internal medicine provider in Southern Pines, NC. He works with adults on a range of health concerns and preventive care needs.
Robert Leonard Deucher, MD
Robert Leonard Deucher, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive primary care and medical management for adults.
Randall R. Mercier PA — Internal Medicine
Randall Robert Mercier is a Physician Assistant specializing in Internal Medicine in Southern Pines, NC. He provides care for a range of health concerns within his specialty. Mercier is available to help patients manage their medical needs.
Randall R Mercier, MD
Randall R Mercier, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive primary care services for adult patients in the community.
Sandhills Urgent Care — Internal Medicine
Sandhills Urgent Care is an internal medicine provider located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers care for a range of health concerns and conditions.
Michol Stanzione, DO
Michol Stanzione, DO, is an internal medicine provider serving the Southern Pines, NC community. Dr. Stanzione focuses on comprehensive primary care for adults.
Michael A Antil, MD
Michael A Antil, MD, is an internal medicine physician located in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive medical care for adult patients in his community.
Loni Belyea, MD
Loni Belyea, MD, is an internal medicine physician in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive care for adult patients addressing a wide range of health concerns.
St. Luke's Medical Practice — Internal Medicine
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE is an internal medicine provider located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers comprehensive primary care services for adult patients in the area.
Harvey Hugh Wolf, MD
Harvey Hugh Wolf, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive medical care for adults across a range of health concerns.
FirstHealth Concierge Signature Medicine — Internal Medicine
FirstHealth Concierge Signature Medicine provides internal medicine care in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for adult patients.
Renewal Solutions PLLC — Family Medicine
Renewal Solutions PLLC is a family medicine provider located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages.
FirstHealth Convenient Care-Southern Pines — Family Medicine
FirstHealth Convenient Care-Southern Pines provides family medicine services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages.
Kathleen Anne Shattenkirk
Kathleen Anne Shattenkirk provides family medicine services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients of all ages to address their healthcare needs.
FirstHealth Primary Care-Southern Pines — Family Medicine
FirstHealth Primary Care–Southern Pines provides family medicine services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages.
James Alvin Tart, MD
James Alvin Tart, MD, is a cardiologist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. He provides comprehensive cardiac care to his patients.
Common questions
Does high blood pressure have symptoms?
Usually not. High blood pressure often has no warning signs, which is why it's sometimes called a "silent" condition and why regular checks are important. A clinician diagnoses it from readings taken over time rather than a single measurement.
Who manages high blood pressure?
It's most often managed by a primary-care provider, who monitors your readings and discusses lifestyle steps and, when appropriate, medication. A clinician may refer you to a cardiologist for blood pressure that's hard to control or for related heart concerns. Both provider types appear in this directory.
When is high blood pressure an emergency?
The symptoms decide it, not the reading. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for chest pain or crushing chest pressure, shortness of breath, a headache, blurred vision, confusion or unusual sleepiness, a seizure, nausea and vomiting, or numbness or weakness in an arm, leg, or the face. Stroke signs (face drooping, one arm drifting down, slurred speech) and heart-attack symptoms are each a 911 call on their own, whether or not you have a cuff and whether or not the reading looks normal. If you simply know your blood pressure is high and not under control, that is not a 911 call: CDC says talk with your health care team right away. Don't search a directory in an emergency.
Sources
- High Blood Pressure (MedlinePlus)
- About High Blood Pressure (CDC; page dated 2026-01-28, read end to end in a real browser by the author 2026-08-16. Verbatim: "Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg"; "High blood pressure is consistently at or above 130/80 mm Hg"; the systolic-first/diastolic-second naming; and the not-under-control line "Talk with your health care team right away if ... you have high blood pressure but do not have it under control") · reviewed 2026-01-28
- High Blood Pressure (NHLBI)
- Malignant hypertension (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia; publisher last reviewed 2025-04-01, read end to end in a real browser by the author 2026-08-16. Verbatim: "Malignant hypertension is a medical emergency." and "Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of malignant hypertension. This is an emergency condition that can be life threatening." Its symptom list is the one this page carries: blurred vision, change in mental status, chest pain, headache, nausea or vomiting, numbness, seizure, shortness of breath, weakness) · reviewed 2025-04-01
- Stroke (MedlinePlus; F.A.S.T. and "call 911 or the local emergency number right away") · reviewed 2025-04-16
- Heart Attack (MedlinePlus; verbatim: "You should call, even if you are not sure that it is a heart attack") · reviewed 2026-01-24
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