McDowell county, NC

McDowell County, North Carolina

• McDowell County, North Carolina is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,996. Its county seat is Marion. McDowell County comprises the Marion, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Asheville-Buncombe-Henderson-Marion Combined Statistical Area.

Healthcare in McDowell County, North Carolina

• Healthcare in McDowell County is primarily provided by two main facilities: McDowell Hospital and Freedom Life Ministries.

McDowell Hospital

• McDowell Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital serving McDowell County. The hospital is licensed for 65 beds and has about 440 employees, including more than 120 registered nurses. McDowell Hospital offers a variety of services including Maternity Care, Surgical Services, Rehabilitation Therapy, and Emergency Services.

Freedom Life Ministries

• Freedom Life Ministries is a faith-based organization that provides free healthcare services to the uninsured and underinsured residents of McDowell County. The organization operates a free clinic that offers primary care services, dental care, mental health counseling, and prescription assistance.

Health Statistics in McDowell County

• According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, McDowell County has a higher rate of diabetes and heart disease compared to the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of adults who smoke and a lower percentage of adults who meet physical activity guidelines.

Conclusion

• While McDowell County faces health challenges, the presence of healthcare facilities like McDowell Hospital and Freedom Life Ministries ensures that residents have access to necessary care. Efforts are ongoing to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in the county.
  

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• Family doctors
• General practice doctors
• Internists
• Pediatricians
• Obstetrics/gynecology doctors

Primary Care McDowell county, NC

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Bryan Angela 1083696595		F	Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine	1998	Family Practice			D	Marion	NC	28752
Macdonald Brittney 1821452152		F	Other	2016	Family Practice		430 Rankin Dr		Marion	NC	28752	8286595000
Pace Jesse 1598027765		M	Other	2012	Family Practice		32 E Main St		Old Fort	NC	28762	8286686435
Rabi Kutob 1306807672		M	University Of Arizona College Of Medicine	1985	Family Practice	Geriatric Medicine	179 Combs St		Sparta	NC	28752	3363722441
Combs Allison 1861852196		F	Edward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-virginia Campus	2016	Internal Medicine	GERIATRIC MEDICINE	2293 Sugar Hill Rd		Marion	NC	28752
Fletcher John 1215321120		M	West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine	2015	Internal Medicine	PEDIATRIC MEDICINE	2845 Sugar Hill Rd	Suite 10	Marion	NC	28752	8283980120
Hearty Ellen 1114365749		F	Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University	2013	Obstetrics/gynecology				Marion	NC	28752	8286595000

McDowell county, NC - Specialists

• Addiction medicine doctors
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists
• Allergy/immunology doctors
• Anesthesiologists
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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Jenkins Oscar 1598761603	MD	M	Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine	1986	Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)	Internal Medicine			Marion	NC	28752
Sheri Fleeman 1417994757	MD	F	Emory University School Of Medicine	1996	Diagnostic Radiology		260 Hospital Dr		Brevard	NC	28752	8008414236
Roddenberry Robert 1952691891		M	Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine	2011	General Surgery				Marion	NC	28752
Matthew Young 1508817362	MD	M	University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine	2000	Urology		509 Biltmore Ave		Asheville	NC	28761	8282132325

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Loyall Mary 1154523546		F	Other	2007	Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna)				Marion	NC	28752
Burgin Carter 1760568091		F	Life Chiropractic College	1989	Chiropractic			Suite B	Marion	NC	28752
Dana Marie Frye Moretz 1356758890		F	Other	2014	Nurse Practitioner		767 W 1st St		Newton	NC	28752	8284653928
Davenport Wesley 1225682511		M	Other	2019	Nurse Practitioner				Marion	NC	28752
Dineen Philip 1972974988		M	Other	2015	Nurse Practitioner			D	Marion	NC	28752
Hicks Angela 1568157493		F	Other	2023	Nurse Practitioner				Nebo	NC	28761
Raffield Ruth 1740272558		F	Other	1999	Nurse Practitioner			D	Marion	NC	28752
Turner Maura 1134831274		F	Other	2022	Nurse Practitioner				Marion	NC	28752
Shelton Briana 1144223504		F	Other	2001	Optometry			Suite 4	Marion	NC	28752
Goodfred Adrienne 1114173382		F	Other	2007	Physical Therapy			Suite 3	Marion	NC	28752

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