About

Each month, Dr. Thomas White (moderator) and Dr. Lee Beatty (producer), will interview distinguished colleagues, who share valuable lessons they have learned in their careers. Drs. White and Beatty will also present special topic discussions about the practice, art, and future of Family Medicine.

Thomas White, MD

Thomas White, MD practices family medicine in Cherryville NC. In 2015 he served as the President of the NCAFP. He was the North Carolina Family Physician of the Year in 2020.
He is married to Diana, and they have 2 children, Whitney (an RN) and Daniel (a general surgeon) and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys hiking, Duke sports, and writing.

Lee Beatty, MD

Lee Beatty, MD practiced Family Medicine in Belmont and Mount Holly NC for 35 years. He was the North Carolina Family Physician of the Year in 2016. Lee and his wife Kristen now live in Durham, NC, where Lee writes and records original songs, reads history, and helps Dr. White produce his Family Doctor podcast. Lee and Kristen have two children, Allison (pharmacist) and Mark (college phys-ed instructor).