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Steve Vacalis, DO, Family Medicine, Gastonia, NC, CaroMont Regional Medical Center

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Family Medicine Gastonia, NC

Board Certified Family Practice Medicine

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Summary

  • High volume outpatient clinic since 1999-Present.
    Very Comfortable with complex medical cases: Diabetes, HTN, CAD, Dyslipidemia, Preventative Medicine, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Sports Health, Women’s Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Psychiatric and Pain Management. Comfortable with many procedures: suturing, in office surgery and minor emergency medicine. Routinely mentor students, residents, physician assistants and nurse practioners. Utilize and familiar with many ancillary medical office based equipment and testing. EMR trained in Athena and Epic.

Education & Training

  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1996
  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at AustinBA

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State License 1999 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State License 1998 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State License 1999 - 2024
  • AOA Board of Family Physicians Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • American Osteopathic Board of Family PhysiciansOsteopathic Manipulative Treatment

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award Vitals, 2016, 2018
  • Parients' Choice award Vitals, 2012-2016, 2018
  • Commpassionate Doctor Recognition Award 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Updates in the Management of Peripheral ArterialDisease: Focus on Reduction of Atherothrombotic Risk  
    Stephen Brunton, MD, FAAFP: JohnAnderson, MD: Steven Vacalis, DO, The Journal of Family Practice, 10/14/2021
  • Abuse-Deterrent Opioids: An Update On Current Approaches and Considerations  
    Pergolizzi JV Jr, Raffa RB, Taylor R Jr, Vacalis ..., "Current Medical Research and Opinion": Neurotheraputics and Pain, 1/10/2018
  • Leave No Patient Behind-Educating Primary Care Providers On Pain Relief  
    Vacalis, "Physician Weekly", 12/7/2016

Lectures

  • Emerging Advances In Reducing Renal Complications of T2DM 
    Medscape 2019 CME - 6/2019

Committees

  • Editorial Board, "Clinical Diabetes" (American Diabetes Association) 2017 - 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Greek, Spanish

Hospital Affiliations