Dr. Patricia Hinson

About the Doctor

Dr. Patricia Hinson is an internal medicine physician with over 21 years of experience, practicing in Greenville, North Carolina. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed her transitional year internship at Dayton Veterans Center followed by an internal medicine residency at Wright State University (1998-2001). Dr. Hinson is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center. She has earned a “Patients’ Top Choice” award and maintains a perfect 5/5 patient rating from 19 reviews, with recognition for listening attentively, great bedside manner, and excellent follow-up care. Her practice focuses on adult primary care, including prevention, diagnosis, and management of complex chronic conditions.

• Over 21 years of experience in internal medicine

• Patients’ Top Choice award with 5/5 patient rating

• Recognized for attentive listening, excellent follow-up, and compassionate bedside manner

• Affiliated with a top-ranked hospital in North Carolina 

• Specializes in comprehensive adult primary care

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency – Wright State University, Internal Medicine (1998-2001)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Dayton Veterans Center, Internship, Transitional Year (1998-1999)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Diabetes mellitus (type 2)

• Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

• Coronary artery disease

• Chronic kidney disease

• Thyroid disorders

• Anemia

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Depression and anxiety

• Osteoarthritis

• Respiratory infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)

• Urinary tract infections

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical examinations

• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease)

• Preventive health screenings (cancer, cardiovascular)

• Immunizations and vaccinations

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation

• In-office laboratory testing (blood glucose, lipid panels, CBC, metabolic panels)

• Minor skin procedures (abscess drainage, laceration repair)

• Prescription management and medication reconciliation

Services Offered

Dr. Hinson provides comprehensive primary care for adult patients, focusing on long-term health maintenance, prevention, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Her services include routine checkups, management of multiple chronic conditions, coordination of care with specialists, and patient education on lifestyle modifications. She emphasizes attentive listening and shared decision-making to develop personalized treatment plans. As an internist, she is equipped to handle complex diagnostic challenges and provide continuity of care for adults with multiple medical issues. Patients may also receive preventive counseling on diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and stress reduction.

• Annual wellness exams – routine physicals, Medicare annual wellness visits

• Preventive care – blood pressure screening, cholesterol testing, cancer screenings (mammography, colonoscopy referral)

• Chronic disease management – diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, CKD

• Acute illness care – upper respiratory infections, flu, sinusitis, UTIs, minor injuries

• Diagnostic services – in-office lab draws, ECG, peak flow monitoring

• Medication management – prescription adjustments, polypharmacy reviews

• Referral coordination – to cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, and other specialists

Accepted Insurances

Not specified in available information. Please contact Dr. Hinson’s office directly to confirm accepted insurance plans. Typically, practices affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center accept major plans including Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross NC, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Humana.

Practice Locations

Address: 1850 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC, 27834
Phone: (252) 752-6101

Hospital Affiliations

• ECU Health Medical Center – Greenville, North Carolina