PATIENT SERVICES

Urgent Care

Urgent care and family medical care for visitors of the Outer Banks.

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

  • 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.

Urinalysis, Rapid Strep test, and Rapid Flu A and B will each incur a $25 charge in addition to the visit fee.

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.

  • 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.

Urinalysis, Rapid Strep test, and Rapid Flu A and B will each incur a $25 charge in addition to the visit fee.

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 for treating the most intimate concerns of your health and well-being. 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. 

Love for the outer banks and wanting to serve residents.