Anthony Caprio, MD

“Older adults deserve respect and high-quality medical care. Geriatric medicine offers me the opportunity to provide care to older adults in a way that matches their goals and supports their families.”

Dr. Caprio is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine. He serves as medical director for Atrium Health's Division of Aging in the Department of Family Medicine and is an American Geriatrics Society Fellow.

In addition to his role as medical director, Dr. Caprio teaches medical students, Atrium Health family medicine and internal medicine residents and other healthcare professionals.

Dr. Caprio loves the opportunity to provide patient-centered medical care and promote health while also teaching the next generation of doctors to provide the highest quality of care for older adults.

He has won numerous awards, including Atrium Health's Teacher of the Year Award in the Department of Family Medicine and Top Doctor in Geriatric Medicine by Charlotte Magazine.

He received his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Rochester.

Dr. Caprio enjoys spending time with family, going for nature walks and music.