Dr. David Cook, MD, FAAFP is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of One Health Consulting Group, a physician-led organization based in Davidson, North Carolina. With over 35 years of experience in family medicine and healthcare leadership, Dr. Cook has been instrumental in developing sustainable, scalable, and effective primary care platforms that emphasize quality, cost-efficiency, provider wellness, and patient-centered care.
Dr. Cook co-founded Lakeside Family Physicians, one of the largest and most progressive primary care practices in Charlotte, NC. He also played a pivotal role in establishing the Novant Health Family Medicine Residency program in 2015. His leadership experience includes serving as Co-President of Holston Medical Group in North Carolina and as Senior Vice President of Population Health and Value-Based Care at Novant Health, where he led initiatives in clinical transformation, care coordination, and strategic growth.
At One Health, Dr. Cook continues to focus on reimagining and reengineering primary care delivery. He is recognized as a thought leader in value-based care and population health, working with various stakeholders—including medical groups, hospitals, payers, and government entities—to create systems that improve patient outcomes while reducing the total cost of care.
Dr. Cook earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed his residency at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He is board-certified in family medicine and continues to practice clinically, maintaining a strong connection to patient care.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Cook is passionate about health equity, nutrition, exercise, and longevity. He enjoys fly fishing, boating, golf, hiking, travel, motorcycles, and music. He is also the co-founder and co-CEO of Modern Primary Care Consultants.