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Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD

Accepting New Patients

(17 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal injuries, acute care, elder care, and more.

1314 PETERS CREEK ROAD
ROANOKE, VA 24017

(540) 562-5700

Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD is a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD is affiliated with Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

1314 PETERS CREEK ROAD
ROANOKE, VA 24017

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2145 Mount Pleasant Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24014

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Some issues Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Viral conjunctivitis is worse in the fall and winter," says Dr. John Epling, a practicing family physician and a professor of population health at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.”—"Pink eye can be painful and unsightly. But how contagious is it, really?", USA Today, January 2025

“When pink eye occurs, there's "usually a discharge of the conjunctiva that can be thin (like tears), thicker like mucus, or can be like pus," says Dr. John Epling, a practicing family physician and...”—"Yes, pink eye is common. But can it be prevented?", USA Today, December 2024

“"We've done a good job in medicine at being able to treat HIV, in the sense it's now become a chronic disease for most people... but we still have a problem with new HIV infections," says John...”—"Expert Panel Recommends Wider Use Of Daily Pill To Prevent HIV Infections", NPR, June 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	232
preventive care	36
vaccines	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	248
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	238
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
preventive care	62
vaccines	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
preventive care	46
vaccines	46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	12
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	266

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	15
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	237

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA were preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	194
preventive care	41
vaccines	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	3
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	4
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 17 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in ROANOKE, VA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The best dr I have had in a long time

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Wilson Epling Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$16 $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$16

Biography

Dr. John Epling's area of specialization is family medicine. Dr. Epling's areas of expertise include immunization (preventive vaccines), acute care, and musculoskeletal injuries. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). After completing medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical University of South Carolina. He is professionally affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in ROANOKE, VA.