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Specialty DeScriptionS 3-4MeDical abbreviationS 4allergy / iMMunology 5counSeling 5DentiSt 6FaMily MeDicine 7-11general Surgery 12internal MeDicine 12-13obStetricS/gynecology 14optoMetry 14
orthopeDicS 14-15peDiatricS 15phySical therapy 16chiropractic 16hearing 17hoSpice & palliative 17-18inSurance 18-19vetS 19
Medical Directory of the Toe River Valley 2015 is a publication of the Mitchell News-Journal, P.O. Box 339, Spruce Pine, NC 28777; phone (828) 765-7169; fax (828) 765-1616; email - [email protected] or [email protected].
It is distributed in May through the Mitchell News-Journal newspaper, and all year long at other area locations. The content was compiled from the latest informa-tion available at press time. If you have information that may be appropriate for the publication, please contact the Mitchell News-Journal.
Regional Publisher: Rachel Hoskins Publisher: Andy Ashurst
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIALTY DESCRIPTIONSAnesthesiologyAn anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and mainte-nance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure.
ChiropracticA health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health. There is an emphasis on manual treat-ments including spinal adjustment and other joint and soft-tissue manipulation.
CardiologyCardiologists deal with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The field is commonly divided in the branches of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
DentistryDentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treat-ment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures.
Emergency MedicineAn emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical techni-cians and in the emergency department.
Family MedicineA family physician is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family and is trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. The family physician receives a broad range of training that includes internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry and geriatrics.
GastroenterologyGastroenterology is the branch of medicine whereby the digestive system and its disorders are studied. Diseases affecting the gastroin-testinal tract, which includes the organs from mouth to anus, along the alimentary canal, are the focus of this specialty.
General SurgeryA general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis; preopera-tive, operative, and postoperative management; and management of complications of surgical conditions.
GynecologyGynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
HospitalistA hospitalist is a medical specialist who provides quality medical treatment to individuals while they are in the hospital – from admis-sion to discharge.
Internal MedicineA internist provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of ado-lescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems.
MidwivesMidwifery is a health care profession in which providers offer care to childbearing women during pregnancy, labour and birth, and during the postpartum period. They also help care for the newborn and assist the mother with breastfeeding.
NeurologyNeurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
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Obstetrics & GynecologyAn obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders.
OncologyOncologists study cancers and seek to understand their develop-ment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
OphthalmologyAn ophthalmologist provides comprehensive eye and vision care. They are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders.
OptometryOptometry is concerned with examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the eyes and related structures and with determination and cor-rection of vision problems using lenses and other optical aids.
OrthopedicsOrthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery con-cerned with acute, chronic, traumatic, and overuse injuries and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
OtolaryngologyAn otolaryngologist provides medical and surgical care for patients with disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and related structures of the head and neck.
PathologyA pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease by labora-tory application of the biologic, chemical, and physical sciences.
PediatricsA pediatrician deals with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood.
PodiatryPodiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
PsychiatryPsychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the study and treat-ment of mental disorders.
Pulmonary CarePulmonology is the medical specialty dealing with disease involving the respiratory tract.
RadiologyA radiologist utilizes radiologic methodologies to diagnose and treat disease. Physicians practicing in the field of radiology most of-ten specialize in radiology, diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, or radiologic physics.
UrologyUrology is the medical and surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males.
SPECIALTY DESCRIPTIONS MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONSABC American Board CertificationABS American Board of SurgeonsAPTA American Physical Therapy AssociationARCB American Reflexology Certification BoardAuD Doctor of AudiologyBOC Board of Orthodontists/Prosthetists CertificationBSN Bachelor of Science - NursingCCAS Certified Clinical Addictions SpecialistCCC-A Certificate of Clinical Competency in AudiologyCCS Certified Clinical SupervisorCCSP Certified Chiropractic Sports PhysicianCHt Certified HypnotherapistCOMPT Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical TherapistCR Certified ReflexologistCT Computerized TomographyDAACP Diplomate American Association of Chiropractic PediatricsDACBN Diplomate American Clinical Board of Nutrition DC Doctor of ChiropracticDDS Doctor of Dental SurgeryDMD Doctor of Dental MedicineDO Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineDPM Doctor of Podiatric MedicineDPT Doctor of Physical TherapyFAAOS Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFACC Fellow American College of CardiologyFACOG Fellow American College of Ob/GynFACS Fellow American College of SurgeonsFNP Family Nurse PractitionerFNP-C Family Nurse Practitioner CertifiedICR International Council of ReflexologistsLCSW Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLMBT Licensed Massage and Bodywork TherapistLMFT Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistLNMT Licensed Neuromuscular TherapistLPC Licensed Professional CounselorMD Doctor of MedicineMHS Master of Health ScienceMN Master of NursingMPH Master of Public HealthMPT Master of Physical TherapyMRI Magnetic Resonance ImagingMSN Master of Science in NursingNCRA North Carolina Reflexology AssociationNP Nurse PractitionerOD Doctor of OptometryOGNP Ob/Gyn Nurse PractitionerPA Physician AssistantPA-C Physician Assistant CertifiedPNP-C Pediatric Nurse Practitioner CertifiedPT Physical TherapistRAA Reflexology Association of AmericaRN Registered NurseRN-C Registered Nurse CertificationRPh Registered Pharmacist
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M. Todd CrossSpecialty: Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyAllergy Partners of Western North Carolina125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-255-3749 Phone828-254-9925 Fax
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
David CypcarSpecialty: Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyAllergy Partners of Western North Carolina125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-255-3749 Phone828-254-9925 Fax
Certification: American Board of Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of PediatricsHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Tim Evans, LCSWSpecialty: Behavioral HealthBakersville Community Medical Center86 N. Mitchell Ave.Bakersville, NC 28705828-688-2104-or-36 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777
828-766-7778Education: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Master Social WorkCertification: Social work certification and Licensure Board, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
ALLERGY / IMMUNOLOGY
COUNSELING
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SPECIALTIES/AVAILABLE SERVICESFamily Practice
OB-GYNChiropractic
Behavioral HealthAcupuncture
BAKERSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
CINDY STAFFORD, LPN
Taylor F. Townsend, DDSSpecialty: Dentist, General PracticeTaylor F. Townsend, DDS, PLLC54 Broad StreetSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-7383Education: Virginia Commonwealth UniversityResidency: Wake Forest Baptist Medical
Center, Winston-Salem, NCFellowship: Academy of General Dentistry, American Association of Hospital DentistsDiplomate: American Board of Sprcial Care DentistryHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Spruce Pine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem
Angela Burleson, RHD, CDASpecialty: Registered Dental Hygienist, Certified Dental Assistant IITaylor E. Townsend, DDS, PLLCP.O. Box 72954 Broad StreetSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-7383Education: Asheville Buncombe
Technical Community CollegeCertification: N.C. State Board of Dental Hygienist, DANB (Dental Assisting Nation Board Certified)
Tammy Davis, RDHSpecialty: Dental HygienistTaylor F. Townsend, DDS, PLLC54 Broad StreetSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-7383Education: Asheville Buncombe Technical Community CollegeCertification: Registered Dental
Hygienist
DENTIST
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Dorothy J. BobbeSpecialty: Family PracticeBlue Ridge Medical Center-Spruce Pine Campus496 Altapass Hwy.Spruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-0170 Educaiton: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Certification: American Board of Family MedicineHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Jeannette Dellinger, FNPSpecialty: Family MedicineBakersville Community Medical Center86 N. Mitchell Ave.Bakersville, NC 28705828-688-2104-or-36 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777
828-766-7778Education: East Tennessee State University-Post Masters Certificate in Advanced Practice Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner SpecialtyCertification: NC Board of Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Advanced Cardiac Life Support & American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life SupportHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Allison L Sharp, DOSpecialty: Family MedicineBlue Ridge Medical Center - Spruce Pine Campus496 Altapass Hwy.Spruce Pine NC 28777828-765-0170Education: Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College
of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, Tenn.Residency: AnMed Health Family Medicine Residency, Anderson, S.C.Certification: American Board of Family MedicineHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
FAMILY MEDICINE
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Steve W. North, MDSpecialty: Family PracticeMission Medical Associates Blue Ridge Medical Center Mayland7968 Hwy. 19ESpruce Pine, NC 28777(828) 765-5672 (Adult) (828) 765-4111 (Pediatric)Education: University of NC School of
Medicine, Chapel Hill, NCFellowship: University of Rochester / Highland Hospital, Rochester, NYCertification: American Board of Family Medicine - Ado-lescent Medicine, American Board of Family MedicineHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Timothy J. Seneker, MDSpecialty: Family MedicineMission Medical Associates Blue Ridge Medical Center-Yancey Campus800 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-0200Education: East Tennessee State University College of Medicine
Certification: American Board of Family MedicineHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Alex K. Chappelear, DOSpecialty: Family MedicineMission Medical Associates Blue Ridge Medical Center-Yancey Campus800 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-0200Education: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Certification: American Board of Family MedicineHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
FAMILY MEDICINE
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William J. Horan, MDSpecialty: Family MedicineBlue Ridge General Surgery and Wound Care125 Hospital Drive,Spruce Pine, NC 28777(828) 766-3010Education: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Certification: American Board of SurgeryHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Jennifer A Schirner, PA-CSpecialty: Family MedicineBlue Ridge Medical Center - Spruce Pine Campus496 Altapass Hwy.Spruce Pine NC 28777828-765-0170Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician AssistantsHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Jill R Czaja PA-CSpecialty: Family MedicineMission Medical Associates Blue Ridge Medical Center Mayland7968 Hwy. 19ESpruce Pine NC 28777(828) 765-5672 (Adult) (828) 765-4111 (Pediatric)Certification: National Commission on
Certification of Physician AssistantsHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Andrea Wright, PA-CSpecialty: Family MedicineMission Medical Associates Blue Ridge Medical Center-Yancey Campus800 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-0200Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
FAMILY MEDICINE
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Annie Barrus, FNPSpecialty: Family PracticeYancey County Health Department202 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-6118Education: UNC School of Nursing at Chapel Hill, NCCertification: American Nurses
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Janet Meynell, FNPSpecialty: Family PracticeYancey County Health Department202 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-6118Education: UNC School of Medicine at Chapel HillCertification: American Nursing
Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Samanthia McIntosh, FNPSpecialty: Family PracticeMitchell County Health Department130 Forest Service Drive, Suite ABakersville, NC 28705828-688-2371Education: Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NCCertification: American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC)
David Frank Craig, MDSpecialty: Family MedicineMitchell County Health Department130 Forest Service Drive, Suite ABakersville, NC 28705828-688-2371Education: UNC School of Medicine at Chapel HillResidency: Mountain Area Health
Education CenterCertification: American Board of Family MedicineHospital Status: Courtesy Staff, Emergency Department, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
FAMILY MEDICINE
Barbara Stagg, MDSpecialty: Family Practice, OBGYNBakersville Community Medical Center86 N. Mitchell Ave.Bakersville, NC 28705828-688-2104 -or-36 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-766-7778
Education: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NCResidency: Bowman-Gray, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NCCertification: American Board of Family Medicine, NC Medical Board, Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine Acupuncture ProgramHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Jim Carroll, MDSpecialty: Family PracticeBakersville Community Medical Center86 N. Mitchell Ave.Bakersville, NC 28705828-688-2104 -or-36 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-766-7778
Education: SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NYResidency: MAHEC Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville, NCCertification: North Carolina Medical Board, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart AssociationHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
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FAMILY MEDICINE
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Lee Rule, NP-CSpecialty: General SurgeryBlue Ridge General Surgery and Wound Care125 Hospital Drive,Spruce Pine, NC 28777(828) 766-3010Education: Western Carolina UniversityCertification: American Board of SurgeryHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Shehla G. KhanSpecialty: Internal MedicineMission Medical Associates Blue Ridge Medical Center-Yancey Campus800 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-0200Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Hospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Jennifer E. LarsonSpecialty: Internal Medicine / GeriatricsBlue Ridge Medical Center-Spruce Pine Campus496 Altapass Hwy.Spruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-0170Education: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Fellowship: University of Rochester Medical Center - Internal Medicine, Geriatric MedicineCertification: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - GeriatricsHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
GENERAL SURGERY
INTERNAL MEDICINE
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James A. Haaga, MDSpecialty: Internal MedicineBlue Ridge Regional Hospital Hospitalist Practice125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777(828) 766-4201Education: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Certification: American Board of Internal MedicineHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Kevin R. Torrey, MDSpecialty: Internal MedicineBlue Ridge Regional Hospital Hospitalist Practice125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777(828) 766-4201Education: Creighton University School of Medicine
Certification: American Board of Internal MedicineHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Teresa Blanc, NPSpecialty: Internal Medicine - Hospitalist SupportBlue Ridge Regional Hospital Hospitalist Practice125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777(828) 766-4201Hospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional
Hospital
Beth Lingerfelt, APRNSpecialty: Internal Medicine - Hospitalist SupportBlue Ridge Regional Hospital Hospitalist Practice125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777(828) 766-4201Hospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Robert B. Murphy, MDSpecialty: Obstetrics/GynecologyMission Medical Associates Blue Ridge Medical Center-Yancey Campus800 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-0200Education: University of TennesseeCertification: American Board of
Obstetrics & GynecologyHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Jennifer Smith, ODSpecialty: Optometry-PediatricAppalachian Eye Associates54 Hill StreetSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-2020Education: University of Alabama, Birmingham, ALResidency: Southern California School
of Optometry-PediatricsCertification: North Carolina Board of OptometryHospital Status: Consulting-Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Diane Walker, ODSpecialty: OptometryAppalachian Eye Associates54 Hill StreetSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-2020Education: University of Alabama, Birmingham, ALCertification: North Carolina
Board of OptometryHospital Status: Consulting-Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Marvin Walker, ODSpecialty: OptometryAppalachian Eye Associates54 Hill StreetSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-2020Education: University of Alabama, Birmingham, ALCertification: North Carolina Board
of OptometryHospital Status: Consulting-Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
David Van De Wyngaerde, MDSpecialty: Orthopedic SurgeryBlue Ridge Orthopedics & Sports Medicine11728 South Hwy. 226Spruce Pine, NC 28777800 Medical Campus Drive
Burnsville, NC 28714828-765-8200 or828-682-0200Education: University of Arizona College of MedicineFellowship: Harrington Arthritis Research Center - Orthopedic SurgeryCertification: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic SurgeryHosptial Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Marvin Vice, DOSpecialty: Orthopedic SurgeryBlue Ridge Orthopedics & Sports Medicine11728 South Hwy. 226Spruce Pine, NC 28777800 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-765-8200 or
828-682-0200Education: Kansas City College Osteopathic MedicineFellowship: University of Cincinnati, Hand SurgeryCertification: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic SurgeryHosptial Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
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OBSTETRICS / GYNECOLOGY
OPTOMETRY
OPTOMETRY
ORTHOPEDICS
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Teresa R. Musick, PA-CSpecialty: OrthopedicsBlue Ridge Orthopedics & Sports Medicine11728 South Hwy. 226Spruce Pine, NC 28777800 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-765-8200 or
828-682-0200Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician AssistantsHosptial Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Lucia Criveanu MDSpecialty: PediatricsBlue Ridge Medical Center - Spruce Pine Campus496 Altapass Hwy.Spruce Pine NC 28777828-765-0170Education: Carol Davila Medical SchoolCertification: American Board
of PediatricsHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Susan E. MacLean, MDSpecialty: PediatricsMission Medical Associates Blue Ridge Medical Center-Yancey Campus800 Medical Campus DriveBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-0200Education: LSU Health Sciences Cnt Sch of Med at New Orleans
Certification: American Board of PediatricsHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
ORTHOPEDICS PEDIATRICS
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PHYSICAL THERAPYJohn R. MedinaSpecialty: Physical TherapistYancey Center for Physical Therapy1720 W. U.S. Hwy. 19E,P.O. Box 1358Burnsville, NC 28714828-682-1500Education: University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. BHS in PT 1985
Certification: American Physical Therapy Associationmember since 1985
Priscilla WhitsonSpecialty: Physical Therapist AssistantYancey Center for Physical Therapy1720 W. U.S. Hwy. 19E,P.O. Box 1358Burnsville, NC 28714828-682-1500Education: South College - Asheville
Dr. Phillip Cope, ChiropractorSpecialty: Chiropractic HealthBakersville Community Medical Center86 N. Mitchell AveBakersville, NC 28705828-688-2104 -or-36 Hospital Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777828-766-7778Education: National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, ILCertification: NC Board of Chiropractic ExaminersMemberships: NC Chiropractic AssociationHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Lesia E. CruzSpecialty: Health CoachCruz Life Center390 East Main StreetBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-6157Education: Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York
Certification: Addictionologist
Miguel A. Cruz, D.C.Specialty: ChiropracticCruz Life Center390 East Main StreetBurnsville, NC 28714www.CruzLifeCenter.com828-682-6157Education: Life Chiropractic University
Diplomate: Gonstead Clinical StudiesCertification: Addictionologist
Debra K. Jones, CCASpecialty: Laser Therapist, Auriculo TherapistCruz Life Center390 East Main StreetBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-6157Education: Cleveland College
of ChiropracticCertification: American College of Addiction & Compulsive Disorder, Meditech International, Inc.
CHIROPRACTIC
CHIROPRACTIC
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Lisa Wade ThomasSpecialty: Audioprasthologist – Hearing Instrument SpecialistSpruce Pine Hearing Aid Center11887 Spruce Pine Shopping CenterSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-6770Certification: Continued Professional
Study in Audioprosthology by the Americal Council on Education, Certification in Hearing Instrument Specialties by the N.C. Board of Hearing Aid Dealers & Filters Board
Janna L. Campbell, RNHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Certification: RN
Jill RenfroHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-284-5446Education: Mayland Community CollegeCertification: Certified Hospice and
Palliative Nurse
Rachel Lewis, RNHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Education: Mayland Community College
Certification: CHPN
Cassie Renfro, RNHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Education: Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY
Donna Hughes, RNHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Education: Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine, NCCertification: Registered Nurse
Suzy McFee, RNHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Education: Mayland Community College, Spruce Pine, NCCertification: Registered Nurse
Jeff Polgar, MDSpecialty: Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative CareHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Education: Tufts University
Residency: University of Rochester, Rochester, NYCertification: American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative MedicineHospital Status: Blue Ridge Regional
HEARING
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
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Sandra Staton, RN - Case ManagerHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Certification: N.C. Board of NursingCertified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
Gwendolyn Frye, RNHospice Clinical DirectorHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Education: Mayland Community College
Certification: N.C. Board of Nursing
Cindy Nanney, RN - Case ManagerHospice of Yancey County856 Georges Fork RoadBurnsville, NC 28714828-682-9675Education: Mayland Community College - Nursing Program
Certification: N.C. Board of Nursing
Amy EllisSpecialty: Group and Individual Health Insurance Specializing in Medicare and Supplemental Insurance plansEben Concepts138 Highland AvenueSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-3499
Marsha LettermanSpecialty: Group and Individual Health InsuranceEben Concepts138 Highland AvenueSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-3499
Allison VinesSpecialty: Group and Individual Health InsuranceEben Concepts138 Highland AvenueSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-3499
India BomarSpecialty: Group and Individual Health InsuranceEben Concepts138 Highland AvenueSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-3499
John C. HallPresidentFortner Insurance Agency311 Oak AvenueSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-6121Education: Western Carolina University
Roger R. McKinneyLife and Health ManagerFortner Insurance Agency311 Oak AvenueSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-6121
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
INSURANCE
INSURANCE
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Paula DuncanLife and Health AgentFortner Insurance Agency311 Oak AvenueSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-6121
Broma StylesAgency Branch ManagerFortner Insurance Agency600 West BypassP.O. Box 818Burnsville, NC 28714828-682-2147
Kelly Georgeou, VMDSpeciality: Veterinary medicineMitchell Veterinary Hospital11172 Hwy. 226SSpruce Pine, NC 28777828-765-6039Education: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
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