Buncombe county, NC

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Buncombe County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Buncombe County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 238,318. Its county seat is Asheville. Buncombe County is part of the Asheville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Healthcare in Buncombe County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Buncombe County, North Carolina is a vital aspect of the community, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents.

Mission Health System[edit | edit source]

  • Mission Health System is the largest healthcare provider in western North Carolina. It is a not-for-profit independent community hospital system based in Asheville. The health system includes six hospitals, numerous outpatient and surgery centers, post-acute care provider CarePartners, long-term acute care provider Asheville Specialty Hospital, and the region’s only dedicated Level II trauma center.

CarePartners[edit | edit source]

  • CarePartners provides post-acute care, including rehabilitation, home health, adult care, and hospice services. It is a part of the Mission Health System and is located in Asheville.

Asheville Specialty Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Asheville Specialty Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) that is a part of the Mission Health System. It is the only LTACH in the western North Carolina region.

Buncombe County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Buncombe County Health Department provides public health services to the residents of Buncombe County. These services include immunizations, family planning, WIC services, and environmental health services.

Health Statistics in Buncombe County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Buncombe County ranks 16th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health compared to the state average. The county also has a lower percentage of adults who smoke compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Buncombe County, North Carolina is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of facilities and services available to meet the needs of the community. From the largest healthcare provider, Mission Health System, to the public health services provided by the Buncombe County Health Department, residents have access to quality healthcare services.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Buncombe county, NC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Abbott Jennifer 1144312604 MD F University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine 1995 Family Practice Asheville NC 28801
Adams-doolittle Benjamin 1205221330 M Other 2015 Family Practice Suite 200 Asheville NC 28803
Adcock Rustan 1104865963 MD M Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth 2003 Family Practice 206 Asheland Ave Asheville NC 28801 8282588681
Anderson Joseph 1447349741 MD M Other 1991 Family Practice 1 Saint Dunstans Rd Asheville NC 28803 8282524020
Bailes Christopher 1578945010 M University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine 2018 Family Practice 2358 Us Hwy 70 Suite Aandb Swannanoa NC 28778 8286863378
Bailes Christopher 1578945010 M University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine 2018 Family Practice 147 Asheland Ave Asheville NC 28801 8282581188
Baumgarten Alan 1023079381 M Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1983 Family Practice 1219 Smoky Park Hwy Candler NC 28715 8282588681
Baumgarten Alan 1023079381 M Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1983 Family Practice 206 Asheland Ave Asheville NC 28801 8282588681
Boose Michelle 1922268978 F University Of Toledo College Of Medicine 2008 Family Practice Asheville NC 28803
Brian Atkinson 1750886636 M Other 2018 Family Practice 123 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28778 8282574290

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Buncombe county, NC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Barton Joel 1174796585 M Other 2007 Anesthesiology Asheville NC 28801
Ellis Sarah 1073748026 F Other 2009 Anesthesiology Asheville NC 28801
Kovach Steven 1689686479 M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 1982 Anesthesiology Asheville NC 28801
Simons John 1578646410 DO M University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med 2002 Anesthesiology Asheville NC 28801
Whatley Nancy 1447262886 F University Of South Florida College Of Medicine 1987 Anesthesiology Asheville NC 28801
Groh Mark 1376690362 M University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine 1986 Cardiac Surgery Thoracic Surgery Asheville NC 28803
Friedman Brad 1710004817 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 2003 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Pediatric Medicine Asheville NC 28801
Randell Thomas 1912103847 M Emory University School Of Medicine 2007 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine 472 Rankin Dr Marion NC 28801 8286526326
Dorris Hugh 1710085592 MD M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 1990 Dermatology Suite 200 Asheville NC 28803
Nurre Lisa 1346210937 F Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1994 Dermatology Suite 106 Asheville NC 28803

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Aimee Feste 1093879249 F Other 2003 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) 119 Hendersonville Rd Asheville NC 28803 8287715500
Murphy Mary 1124243035 F Other 2006 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Asheville NC 28803
Pressley-byrd Dolly 1912003187 F Other 2001 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Asheville NC 28803
Brown Elizabeth 1912565714 F Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Asheville NC 28801
Culbertson Julie 1700478195 F Other 2021 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Asheville NC 28801 8282132325
Hyatt Brenda 1457370876 CNA F Other 1996 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Asheville NC 28801
Kayce King 1497322895 F University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine 2023 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 200 Hawthorne Ln Charlotte NC 28801 7043849073
Lane Cameron 1871950766 M Other 2009 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Asheville NC 28801
Laura Land 1841521341 F Other 2009 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 10628 Park Rd Charlotte NC 28801 7046671000
Loftis Seraph 1598058158 F Other 2011 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Asheville NC 28801

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