Dr. Mark S. Armitage

About the Doctor

Dr. Mark S. Armitage is a family medicine doctor in Wilmington, North Carolina, affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed a transitional year internship at Rush University Medical Center (1997–1998) followed by a family medicine residency at Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice (1998–2001). He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Armitage has expertise in treating chronic hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol, among other conditions. He is an expert in 7 conditions and has a patient rating of 4/5 based on 76 reviews. He accepts Medicare, Humana, Blue Cross, and other major insurance plans.

• Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

• Internship: Rush University Medical Center, Transitional Year (1997–1998)

• Residency: Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice, Family Medicine (1998–2001)

• Years of Experience: 21+ years

• Expertise: Chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic diabetes, coronary artery disease (expert in 7 conditions)

• Practice Setting: Outpatient primary care at Pelican Family Medicine, P.A.

Education & Training

Medical School – American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency – Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice, Family Medicine (1998–2001)
Internship – Rush University Medical Center, Transitional Year (1997–1998)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) – area of special expertise

• Coronary artery disease (ischemic heart disease, atherosclerosis) – area of special expertise

• Chronic diabetes (type 2 diabetes) – area of special expertise

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) – area of special expertise

• Upper respiratory infections

• Bronchitis

• Allergies

• Asthma

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Depression and anxiety

• Obesity and weight management

• Thyroid disorders

• Arthritis and joint pain

Medical Procedures Performed

• Annual physical exams (wellness visits)

• Preventive health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, cancer screenings)

• Immunizations and vaccinations (flu, pneumonia, COVID-19, etc.)

• In-office diagnostic testing (strep throat, flu, urinalysis)

• Spirometry for asthma/COPD

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation for coronary artery disease screening

• Chronic disease management (medication adjustments, lifestyle counseling)

• Minor dermatologic procedures (skin biopsy, wart removal)

• Wound care and suture removal

• Basic laboratory test interpretation

Services Offered

Dr. Armitage provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages, with a strong focus on cardiovascular and metabolic health. His practice emphasizes prevention, early detection, and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and high cholesterol. He offers routine health checkups, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and vaccinations. Dr. Armitage works closely with patients to develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management, lifestyle modifications, and coordination with cardiologists or other specialists when needed. His experience in managing multiple expert-level conditions makes him well-suited for patients with complex or overlapping chronic diseases.

• Routine checkups – Annual physicals, well-child visits, school/sports physicals, Medicare wellness visits

• Preventive care – Immunizations, cancer screenings (colorectal, breast, cervical), cardiovascular risk assessment, lipid panels, glucose monitoring

• Chronic disease management – Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, asthma, COPD, thyroid disorders

• Acute illness care – Respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, flu, minor injuries

• Cardiovascular health – Blood pressure control, cholesterol management, EKG interpretation, referral for stress testing or echocardiography

• Mental health support – Screening and medication management for depression and anxiety

• Lifestyle counseling – Weight management, smoking cessation, heart-healthy diet, exercise planning

• Minor procedures – Skin biopsy, wart removal, laceration repair, toenail care

• Coordination of care – Referrals to cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, and other specialists; hospital follow-up

Accepted Insurances

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (HMO, Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Medicare, PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• North Carolina State Medicaid (Medicaid)

Practice Locations

Address: 5429 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 792-1001

Hospital Affiliations

• Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center – Wilmington, North Carolina