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Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD
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Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Forest City, NC.
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Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Forest City, NC
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Forest City, NC.

About

Dr. Dickson graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1997 and completed a residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Forest City, NC and has 27 years experience. Dr. Dickson currently practices at Medical Group of the Carolinas - Family Medicine - Forest City and are affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Rutherford Regional Medical Center and Spartanburg Medical Center. Dr. Dickson has experience treating conditions like Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dickson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Dickson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Dickson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Immunization Administration
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
Muscle Cramping
Pharyngitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wellness Examination
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
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Hair Loss
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Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Newborn Jaundice
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Cyst
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Blood Allergy Testing
Cholesterol Management
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Drug Allergy Testing
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
McMurray's Test
Memory Evaluation
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Skin Screenings
Suture Uncomplicated Lacerations
Tuberculosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Healthy Choice Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • MedCost
  • Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas, Inc.
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Employers Health Network
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
    Healthy Blue
    BlueOptions PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus
  • NovaNet
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare
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  • USA Managed Care Organization
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  • CompCare
  • Medicare
  • Advicare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • CorVel
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Medical Group of the Carolinas - Family Medicine - Forest City
    281 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043
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Jul 15, 2024
Dr Loretta Dickson was prompt, professional and. Courteous throughout the appointment. She provided Excellent care!
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
    2000
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dickson's profile.

Dr. Dickson frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Rutherford Regional Medical Center and Spartanburg Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Loretta Dickson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Health Cleveland

    201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC

  • Rutherford Regional Medical Center

    288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC

  • Spartanburg Medical Center

    101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC