Lighting your journey to health

An independent medical practice in Corolla, NC serving both visitors to the Outer Banks and full-time residents.

The Closest Urgent Care Near Me?

Lighthouse Medical Care is an acute care and a family medicine practice located in the historic village of Corolla, North Carolina.

We do not participate with any insurance.

PATIENT SERVICES

Acute Care

Acute care for illness and injury for visitors of the Outer Banks.

  • Examples: Sore throat, bronchitis, sunburn, UTI, sinusitis, ear infection, sprains, ear lavage, influenza, jellyfish sting, sports physical.

  • Examples: Heat stroke, non-cardiac chest pain, mild/moderate allergic reactions, headache, asthma, prescription-refill, high blood pressure, diabetes, stingray injuries, poison ivy.

  • Complicated/ New Illness/Prolonged visit

    Examples: Fish hook removal, suturing, foreign body removal, pre/post hospital care, unstable vital signs, diabetes complications, heart failure, COPD, IV fluids, complex procedures Time > 30 minutes.

Testing will incur and additional charge to the visit fee:

Urinalysis ($20); Rapid Covid-19, rapid strep, and RSV ($25); Rapid flu A and B ($50)

PATIENT SERVICES

Longterm Care

Family medical care for residents and frequent visitors of the Outer Banks.

  • Complete medical history and physical examination. Medical conditions, depression, anxiety, social history.

    Applies to any existing patient not seen for 3 years or more*

  • Simple Complexity

    Examples: Med-refill, Lab, EKG, and imaging review, UTI, tennis elbow, sports physical.

  • Advanced Complexity

    Examples: Annual Physical, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, complicated GI problems, thyroid conditions, Type 1/Type 2 diabetes, oncology management in consultation with a cancer specialist, hypertension/high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia/high cholesterol, multiple medication reviews.

Testing will incur and additional charge to the visit fee:

Urinalysis ($20); Rapid Covid-19, rapid strep, and RSV ($25); Rapid flu A and B ($50)

For visitors and permanent residents

*We do not participate with any insurance. Payment must be by cash or credit card.

Lighthouse Medical Care in Corolla is your personal physician and medical practice treating all ages. When you make the choice to be our patient, we know you do not make it lightly. We expect that you have high qualification standards for your personal physician. 

What Our Patient Say

  • Very convenient location in Corolla, new and clean facility, very friendly and helpful staff. My one-year-old got sick while on vacation and our primary care doctor recommended we take her in somewhere local to be checked out. Dr. Blackwood was very helpful and gave us the peace of mind needed to enjoy the rest of our vacation. He even followed up with a call days later to make sure our daughter was improving and doing ok. Highly recommended if you or your kids need to see a doctor while in the Outer Banks.

    Ross K.

  • Love, love, love Dr. Blackwood!! He's a rock star! He's been my PCP since 2006. He's the most caring, kind and thorough doctor I have ever had. He's always making sure you are as healthy as you can be. The office staff is also wonderful!

    Ila James

  • Doctor Robert Blackwood is an outstanding doctor, a truly caring person and extremely helpful. He Listen to my concerns and address is the issues in a very professional way. Dr. Robert is Great at giving me advice. I'm Blessed Dr. Robert Blackwood is my physician.

    Isem Knotme

  • Oh my goodness I have been visiting Dr. Blackwood and his team for over 20 years he has been the best in every way. He spends a good amount of time with you unlike other doctors get you in and out. not Dr. Blackwood he's very kind very personable, he's not just your typical doctor Dr. Blackwood is THE DOCTOR. I've always had a very pleasant experience leaving there and never feeling like I was rushed never. He's just the best all I can say.

    Linda Gutierrez

  • I have been going to this practice for over 10 years. They were originally recommended by an associate. Dr. Blackwood is always great, and the other providers, especially Jen, are some of the best I've had. They always go over and above for their patients. Navigating the medical world and insurance can be trying. They have come through for me over and over. Highly recommend.

    J Ball

ABOUT US

Dr. Blackwood

Dr. Blackwood received his medical degree from University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1982 and achieved Board Certification in Family Medicine in 1984. Over the past 30+ years, Dr. Blackwood has dedicated his life to his wife, Catherine, his 10 children, and medicine.

Dr. Blackwood began practicing in Virginia Beach more than 25 years ago. In addition to family medicine his expertise also draws from more than two decades as an emergency room physician and he has been a faculty member of the Eastern Virginia Medical School for the past 20 years.

Known for his keen mind, extensive experience, and an uncommon breadth of medical skills, having worked in both rural and urban environments as a private medical practice physician, Dr. Blackwood:

  • Understands the challenges facing families today.

  • Understands how health issues affect family dynamics and how to better cope with them.

  • Has comprehensive medical knowledge in the areas of Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Obstetrics.

  • Is sought after among private doctors for his deep level of compassion and care for all of his patients.

Family medicine is complete healthcare.

Finding a high-quality family medical practice that is local is convenient. Getting excellent healthcare — for all ages — treating pediatric to senior citizen concerns, and for the whole body and mind, from head to foot, is more than convenient. It is complete healthcare in one location.