Cherokee county, NC

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Cherokee County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,444. Its county seat is Murphy. The county was formed in 1839 from the western part of Macon County and named for the Cherokee Native American tribe, which at the time still inhabited the area.

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

Murphy Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Murphy Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Murphy, the county seat of Cherokee County. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and a birthing center. The hospital is also home to a number of specialty clinics and has a strong focus on community health and wellness.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System[edit | edit source]

  • Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is a not-for-profit health system serving the High Country of North Carolina. While its main facilities are located in neighboring counties, it provides a number of services to residents of Cherokee County, including home health and hospice care, outpatient rehabilitation, and behavioral health services.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Cherokee County ranks 57th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking and obesity, and a lower than average rate of access to exercise opportunities. However, it has a lower than average rate of premature death.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Cherokee County, North Carolina is a critical aspect of the county's infrastructure. With the presence of facilities like Murphy Medical Center and services from Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, the county is equipped to handle a variety of healthcare needs. However, there is always room for improvement, particularly in addressing the county's health challenges and improving access to care.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Cherokee county, NC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Gilmore Stacie 1154857985 F Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 2017 Family Practice Murphy NC 28906
Terry Fokakis 1265969265 M Other 2017 Family Practice 3990 E Us Alt Murphy NC 28906 8288378161
Assen Tariku 1982232229 M Other 2004 Internal Medicine Murphy NC 28906



Cherokee county, NC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Joshua Spencer 1659597169 M Other 2005 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 1415 Physicians Dr Wilmington NC 28906 9106629500
Hill Andrew 1376839118 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 2011 Diagnostic Radiology Murphy NC 28906
Albright Travis 1356504765 M Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine 2007 Emergency Medicine Family Practice Murphy NC 28906
Bohm Carl 1609372952 M Other 2018 Emergency Medicine Murphy NC 28906
Gilbert Mark 1669412763 M University Of South Florida College Of Medicine 1985 Emergency Medicine Murphy NC 28906
Nerney Michael 1295761781 M Eastern Virginia Medical School 1981 General Surgery Murphy NC 28906
Davis Brent 1073578696 MD M St. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons 1994 Orthopedic Surgery Suite 6 Murphy NC 28906
Ingram Dale 1841276052 M Florida State University College Of Medicine 1981 Orthopedic Surgery Suite D Murphy NC 28906



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Beaudoin Bridget 1972905586 F University Of Michigan Medical School 2014 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Murphy NC 28906 4236390941
Cowan Will 1952589749 M Other 2007 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Murphy NC 28906
Studley Charles 1841255411 DC M Other 1999 Chiropractic Suite 1 Murphy NC 28906
French Steven 1548420169 M Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University 2011 Clinical Psychologist Murphy NC 28906
Cadavero Mark 1780761742 CSW M Other 1997 Clinical Social Worker Suite D Murphy N NC 28906
Dalton Rebecca 1619675766 F Other 2015 Clinical Social Worker 225 Valley River Ave Suite a 2 Murphy NC 28906 8283612467
Anderson Katrina 1932863941 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Suite 10 Murphy NC 28906
Corso Wendy 1609390814 F Other 2016 Nurse Practitioner Murphy NC 28906
Maharjan Saru 1962195222 F University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine 2022 Nurse Practitioner Murphy NC 28906
Mcdaniel Deborah 1326611849 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner Murphy NC 28906

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