Burke county, NC

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Burke County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 90,912. Its county seat is Morganton. Burke County is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Healthcare in Burke County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Burke County, with several healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents.

Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge[edit | edit source]

  • Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge is a non-profit hospital located in Morganton, Burke County. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, maternity care, pediatrics, and surgical services. The hospital is known for its commitment to improving the health and wellness of the people in the community.

Broughton Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Broughton Hospital is a psychiatric hospital operated by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Located in Morganton, it provides services to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental disabilities. The hospital is committed to providing a safe and therapeutic environment for its patients.

Burke County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Burke County Health Department is a local government agency responsible for protecting and improving the health of the people in Burke County. It offers a variety of services, including immunizations, family planning, and health education programs.

Health Statistics in Burke County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Burke County ranks 58th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower percentage of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. However, the county has a higher percentage of adults who smoke and a higher percentage of individuals who are physically inactive compared to the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Burke County, North Carolina, is a vital aspect of the community, with several facilities providing a range of services. These facilities, along with the local health department, work together to ensure the health and well-being of the county's residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Burke county, NC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Arensman Todd 1528157690 M Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University 1992 Family Practice Rutherford College NC 28671
Brown Dana 1073907192 F Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department 2015 Family Practice Rutherford College NC 28671
Davis Deborah 1194767145 F University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine 1981 Family Practice 149 W Parker Rd Suite a Morganton NC 28655 8284374211
Hamm Shawn 1245725480 M Alabama College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2018 Family Practice 730 Malcolm Blvd Suite 150 Connelly Springs NC 28612 8288744600
Khan Basalat 1457373888 DO M New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology 1992 Family Practice Morganton NC 28655
Konkol Jill 1528352580 F Wake Forest University School Of Medicine 2011 Family Practice Morganton NC 28655
Loomis Gandhari 1689876054 F Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 2005 Family Practice 301 Linville St Morganton NC 28655 8285842481
Mcmanus Mark 1558304097 M Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1987 Family Practice Suite 64 Morganton NC 28655
Rao Silpa 1841573813 F Other 2005 Family Practice Morganton NC 28655
Scoggins Scott 1699771014 M University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine 1994 Family Practice 730 Malcolm Blvd Suite 150 Connelly Springs NC 28612 8288744600

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Burke county, NC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Zsoldos Christopher 1972879856 M West Virginia University School Of Medicine 2011 Anesthesiology Pain Management Morganton NC 28655
Omer Shedd 1346252905 MD M Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine 1998 Cardiac Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine 2525 Court Dr Gastonia NC 28655
Sullivan Martin 1992817126 MD M Ohio State University College Of Medicine 1980 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Suite C Morganton NC 28655
Walter Whitworth 1073831442 M Duke University School Of Medicine 2010 Dermatology 2704 Saint Jude St Greensboro NC 28655 3369547546
Ray Antley 1679538375 M Indiana University School Of Medicine 1988 Diagnostic Radiology 2134 14th Ave Cir Nw Hickory NC 28655 8285801235
Goertzen Geraldine 1114905551 MD F University Of Minnesota Medical School 1991 Emergency Medicine Valdese NC 28690
Pathan Ayaz 1114132255 M Other 2004 Emergency Medicine Hospitalist Morganton NC 28655
Thakarar Rishi 1306296181 M Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2016 Emergency Medicine Morganton NC 28655
Patel Jayendrakumar 1477641462 M Other 1969 General Surgery Connelly Springs NC 28612
Lindsey Zachary 1578950572 M Other 2015 Ophthalmology Morganton NC 28655

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Gerolimatos Melissa 1629439104 F Other 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Morganton NC 28655
Meaghan Kebler 1548821580 F Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC 28690 7043552000
Stephanie Brinning 1861031619 F Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC 28655 7043552000
Stowell Joseph 1326052945 CNA M Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine 2001 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Morganton NC 28655
Taylor Ashley 1366889552 M Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University 2013 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Morganton NC 28655
Whittington Marshall 1952632671 M Other 2009 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Morganton NC 28655
Houser Dustin 1417405390 M National University Of Arts And Sciences, Medical Department 2016 Chiropractic Morganton NC 28655
Merrison Sarah 1851541585 F Other 2006 Chiropractic Morganton NC 28655
Sklenar Kathryn 1649824673 F Other 2001 Clinical Social Worker 140 Beach St Morganton NC 28655 8284750149
Chapman Tracy 1285637413 F Other 2002 Nurse Practitioner Morganton NC 28655

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