What Patients Say
Patients describe Dr Atkinson as warm and calming, and several say he listens carefully and takes time with explanations. One patient notes he was efficient in ordering necessary tests, and another mentions recommending him to others.
Warm and calming
40% of reviews
Patients describe Dr Atkinson as someone who makes them smile and has a calming demeanor.
Listens carefully
40% of reviews
Some patients say he listens and takes time to explain things.
Source: novanthealth.org · Most recent review July 2026
About
Dr. Elexander Neel Atkinson, DO, is a family medicine doctor in Charlotte, North Carolina, board certified in Family Medicine and trained at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. A native Charlottean, he was inspired to pursue medicine after witnessing chronic illness in his family, and he chose osteopathic medicine because it aligned with his values and personal philosophy.
He treats a range of conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, headache and hypogonadism, and offers procedures such as acupuncture, joint injections, osteopathic manipulation and diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. His practice also includes HIV prevention services, hormone replacement therapy and weight management. Dr. Atkinson practices at Novant Health Medical Group, Carilion Emergency Services, Adoration Home Health Care Virginia and Novant Health Midtown Family Medicine, and he speaks English.
Insurances Accepted
Most common in North Carolina
Others
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