Steve Vacalis, DO
SPECIALTY
Family Medicine
PRIMARY LOCATION
CaroMont Family Medicine - Gastonia
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, Greek
Accepting New Patients
CaroMont Health Provider
Board Certified
About Me
As the senior lead physician at CaroMont Family Medicine in Gastonia, Dr. Steve Vacalis is board certified in Family Medicine with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He was raised in a multicultural home and is proud to provide care to a diverse group of patients. He speaks fluent Spanish and Greek and brings humor and kindness into everything he does. Dr. Vacalis has doubled as an inpatient and outpatient physician, but now exclusively works as an outpatient primary care provider.
EDUCATION
- Medical School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa
- Internship & Residency: Tri-City Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Certifications
- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians - Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Honors & Awards
- Top Family Practitioner, Vitals (2021)
- Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award, Vitals (2016, 2018)
- Patients' Choice Award, Vitals (2012-2016, 2018)
- Top Doctor, Vitals (2014)
- Compassionate Doctor Award, Vitals (2014)
- Dr. Mary M. Burnett Award (1999)
- Outstanding Resident Award, American Osteopathic Foundation (1999)
- Chief Resident, Tri-City Medical Center
My Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
CaroMont Family Medicine - Gastonia
2711 X-Ray Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704.834.2420
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Patient Ratings & Reviews
Dr. Vacalis offered suggestions for medication and positive feedback concerning my health issues.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr is great.
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Very good experience
August 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr Vacalis doesn't tell me what I want to hear, but what I need to hear. I appreciate straight answers.
July 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
I recommend Dr Vacalis to everyone. He is a well informed, incredible physician who is a great listener and fully involves me in decision making.
July 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr. Vacalis is very kind knowledgeable, and I'm so happy that I am his patient.
July 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Doctor is very professional and pleasant
June 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr Vacalis usually listens to me and my concerns
June 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
The visit is always informative and usefulNever feel rushed
June 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr, Steve always great
June 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Good
May 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr Vicalis is excellent!!
May 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
The attention that the doc gave me was amazing and he explained every health issues at me well done
May 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Great provider, fantastic staff & office
April 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
I've been with Dr. Vacalis since before Caromont. He's the best.
April 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr. Valcalis is an amazing doctor and always listens to and cares about my health concerns.
April 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
My husband and I are very pleased and thankful for Dr Vacalis, Leslie, and the whole team.
April 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr Vacalis is the best doctor I've ever had
March 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Very good dr
February 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient
Dr. Vacalis is very thorough and competent
February 2026 | Verified CaroMont Patient