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Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 71
Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD
4.1 (40 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Hickory, NC.
Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD
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Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 71
Hickory, NC
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Hickory, NC.

About

Dr. Orlowski graduated from Washington University St Louis. Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Hickory, NC and has 47 years experience. Dr. Orlowski currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Atrium Health Lincoln, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Orlowski has experience treating conditions like Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Bone Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Orlowski received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Dr. Orlowski's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Orlowski is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Bone Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Bone Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anemia
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Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neutropenia
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Brain Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Esophageal Cancer
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colorectal Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Melanoma
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Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Thoracentesis
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Panmyelosis with Myelofibrosis
All Lymphoma
Anal Disorders
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Astrocytoma
Autoimmune Diseases
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Breast Diseases
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Eosinophilic Granuloma
Esophageal Diseases
Ewing's Sarcoma
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Eye Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gum Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Jejunum Cancer
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Laryngeal Cancer
Larynx Conditions
Leukocytosis
Lip Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Carcinoma
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Heart Tumors
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mast Cell Diseases
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Pancytopenia
Penile Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pheochromocytoma
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Pulmonary Disease
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Reticulosarcoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Uterine Diseases
Vaginal Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Oral Cancer Screening
Plasmapheresis
Skin Screenings

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • American Republic
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Pyramid Life
  • Universal American
  • Tricare
  • HealthSmart
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MedCost
    MedCost PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Oncology Specialists PA
    2406 Century Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Patient Satisfaction

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4.1
Based on 40 Reviews
5 Stars (30)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 15, 2025
Going to an oncologist is something I never imagined, however it became my reality. Dr. Orlowski put me at ease right away. I have every confidence in his ability to give me the best medical care possible! He has such a great personality and his sense of humor is the cherry on top!
Lisa — Feb 15, 2025
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University St Louis
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital|Barnes Jewish Hospital
    1979
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Orlowski communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Orlowski frequently treats the following conditions: Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Bone Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Lincoln, Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Orlowski, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Health Lincoln

    433 McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    1 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC