Dr. Richard Orlowski is a board-certified medical oncologist with over four decades of experience serving the cancer patients of the Hickory community. Since opening his practice in 1983, he has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate cancer care, committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered treatment.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University before pursuing his medical education at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Orlowski completed both his Internal Medicine internship and residency at Washington University, where he developed a strong foundation in clinical medicine. He then pursued advanced subspecialty training through a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, preparing him to treat the full spectrum of blood disorders and cancers.
For more than 40 years, Dr. Orlowski has been a trusted physician in the Hickory area, building lasting relationships with patients and their families throughout their cancer journeys. His extensive experience spans all areas of medical oncology, and his decades of practice have provided him with invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of cancer treatment. He maintains active privileges at both Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center, ensuring his patients have access to comprehensive hospital-based care when needed.
| Hickory | 2406 Century Place SE Hickory, NC 28602 | 828-324-9550 |
Patient Reviews
-
"Dr. Orlowski is outstanding. As well as is his staff. He wants what is best for his patients. I recommend Dr. Orlowski and Carolina Oncology Specialists 100 percent. He is my husband's and my doctor. We trust Dr. Orlowski."
5.0 Stars - (2026-10-15) -
"I wish the chairs at the checkout counters weren't removed. Sometimes making future appointments takes time. When as person feels weak it is hard to stand for a period of time. I love everything else and especially the Doctors, Nurses and Staff! Great care and service."
5.0 Stars - (2026-10-14) -
"I've been his patient for over 10 years. He and the whole clinic have been wonderfully helpful and patient with me and my concerns throughout this very stressful happening. I can't thank him and his staff enough for helping so much."
5.0 Stars - (2026-10-09) -
"I always feel respected. Everyone is warm, interested and provides clear information. They are interested in me whole being."
5.0 Stars - (2026-10-06) -
"My experience with Dr Orlowski was absolutely wonderful. I went in scared to death and left feeling so much better. Everyone has given him raving reviews. He made me feel comfortable and he cared not only about my feelings but his main objective was to make sure I get well. I have the perfect name for him Dr Miracle Worker. I feel scared and numb right now but knowing he is looking after my treatment makes me feel so much more at ease. God has got this and I’m so glad the Lord directed this wonderful oncologist in my life❤️"
5.0 Stars - (2026-10-01) -
"Dr Orlowski is very thorough and kind! The staff there is amazing! They are so patient and kind! Very friendly!"
5.0 Stars - (2026-09-30) -
"I never feel like I'm just another patient. Dr Orlowski and the staff make me feel like I matter!"
5.0 Stars - (2026-09-29) -
"I feel very comfortable with dr 0 and we'll taken care of"
5.0 Stars - (2026-09-24) -
"Dr Richard orlowsko I like him and his staff they are very friendly and caring about their patients"
5.0 Stars - (2026-09-24) -
"I had such great care. I came prepared with a couple of questions about concerns and had a good conversation about outcomes and next steps. I left encouraged and confident."
5.0 Stars - (2026-09-24)