Macon county, NC

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Macon County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,922. Its county seat is Franklin. Macon County is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, in the western part of the state. The county was formed in 1828 from the western part of Haywood County. It was named for Nathaniel Macon, who represented North Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1791 to 1815, and in the United States Senate from 1815 to 1828.

Healthcare in Macon County, NC[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Macon County, North Carolina is provided by a variety of facilities and services. These include hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Angel Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Franklin, the county seat of Macon County. It is part of the Mission Health System and provides a range of services including emergency care, surgery, maternity care, and outpatient services.

Clinics[edit | edit source]

  • There are several clinics in Macon County that provide primary care, urgent care, and specialty services. These include the Macon County Public Health Center, which offers a variety of public health services, and the Franklin Health and Fitness, a wellness center that provides fitness and wellness programs.

Specialized Healthcare Centers[edit | edit source]

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Macon County ranks 58th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower than average rate of premature death, with 7,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the North Carolina average of 7,700.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Macon County, North Carolina is comprehensive, with a variety of facilities and services available to residents. From hospitals and clinics to specialized healthcare centers, the county is well-equipped to meet the health needs of its population.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Macon county, NC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Baker John 1407989353 M Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine 1991 Family Practice Suite 3 Highlands NC 28741
Burrell Adam 1952361495 MD M Wake Forest University School Of Medicine 1995 Family Practice 161 Iotla St Franklin NC 28734 8285240200
Chappelear Alex 1316170830 M West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 2008 Family Practice Franklin NC 28734
Creel Jason 1578523916 DO M University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med 2001 Family Practice Obstetrics/gynecology Franklin NC 28734
Fincher Kristy 1447783360 F Edward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-carolinas Campus 2017 Family Practice Highlands NC 28741
Hunley Lawson 1861780223 M Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department 2011 Family Practice 120 Riverview St Franklin NC 28734 8285248411
Klassen Rosemary 1245791177 F University Of Florida College Of Medicine 2019 Family Practice Highlands NC 28741
Macdonald Brittney 1821452152 F Other 2016 Family Practice 120 Riverview St Franklin NC 28734 8285248411
Maryshell Brosche Zaffino 1417115155 F Other 2004 Family Practice General Practice 187 W Main St Spindale NC 28741 8282882881
Maxwell Regan 1427518570 F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2019 Family Practice Highlands NC 28741

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Macon county, NC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Archambault Francois 1447375977 M Other 2000 Anesthesiology Franklin NC 28734
Steele Susan 1750465621 F University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine 1983 Anesthesiology Franklin NC 28734
Pulver Aaron 1689764201 MD M Duke University School Of Medicine 2002 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Pediatric Medicine Franklin NC 28734
David Moore 1528083011 MD M Wake Forest University School Of Medicine 1986 Diagnostic Radiology 260 Hospital Dr Brevard NC 28741 8008414236
Robert Boerner 1801843958 MD M Other 1995 Diagnostic Radiology 260 Hospital Dr Brevard NC 28734 8008414236
Helms Van 1467492587 MD M University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 1977 Emergency Medicine Highlands NC 28741
Huggins Arthur 1033111919 MD M University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 1990 Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Franklin NC 28734
Kendler Seth 1649591629 M Washington University School Of Medicine 2010 Emergency Medicine Franklin NC 28734
Mccammon George 1184801003 M West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 2007 Emergency Medicine Franklin NC 28734
Mullins David 1841600939 M West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 2014 Emergency Medicine Franklin NC 28734

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Gleckler Bradley 1003334111 M Other 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Franklin NC 28734
Singleton Pegi 1093888398 CNA F Duke University School Of Medicine 2004 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Franklin NC 28734
Aery Sue 1407981517 DC F New York Chiropractic College 2005 Chiropractic Highlands NC 28741
Kastler Karen 1053626192 F Other 2009 Nurse Practitioner Franklin NC 28734
Koach Lindsey 1255007357 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Highlands NC 28741
Mack Margaret 1821332941 F Other 1981 Nurse Practitioner Highlands NC 28741
Mcgill Erin 1467038265 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner Suite 118 Franklin NC 28734
Rogers Julie 1447928866 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Franklin NC 28734
Gossett Daryl 1275599946 M Southern College Of Optometry 1976 Optometry Franklin NC 28734
Ward Catherine 1669438362 F Southern College Of Optometry 1978 Optometry Franklin NC 28734

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