Polk county, NC

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Polk County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,510. Its county seat is Columbus. The county was formed in 1855 from parts of Henderson County and Rutherford County. It was named for William Polk, a colonel in the American Revolutionary War.

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

St. Luke's Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • St. Luke's Hospital is a critical access hospital, located in Columbus, North Carolina. It has been serving the Polk County community since 1926. The hospital offers a variety of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgical services, and a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
  • St. Luke's Hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and has been recognized for its efforts. In 2019, the hospital was awarded the Critical Access Hospital Recognition Certificate by the National Rural Health Resource Center.

Polk County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Polk County Health Department is another primary healthcare provider in the county. It offers a wide range of public health services to protect, promote and ensure the health of all Polk County residents. These services include immunizations, family planning, communicable disease control, and environmental health services.
  • The Polk County Health Department also operates the Polk Wellness Center, a community health center that provides primary care services to underserved populations in the county.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Polk County, North Carolina is comprehensive and accessible, with facilities like St. Luke's Hospital and the Polk County Health Department providing a wide range of services to meet the health needs of the community. These institutions are committed to improving the health and well-being of all residents in the county.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Polk county, NC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Hayes Magdalena 1992966709 F East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine 2007 Family Practice Columbus NC 28722
Jeon Peter 1356755391 M Touro Un Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, New York 2014 Family Practice 101 Hospital Dr Columbus NC 28722 8288943311
Maxwell Regan 1427518570 F University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2019 Family Practice Columbus NC 28722
Newton Steven 1336469667 M Wake Forest University School Of Medicine 2010 Family Practice 101 Hospital Dr Columbus NC 28722 8288943311
Viar Jeffrey 1811998271 M Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 1996 Family Practice Suite B Columbus NC 28722
Viar Jeffrey 1811998271 M Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences 1996 Family Practice Suite 2 Saluda NC 28773



Polk county, NC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Burner Jordan 1477917888 F University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 2016 Diagnostic Radiology Columbus NC 28722
Cole Devon 1104288604 M Other 2016 Diagnostic Radiology Columbus NC 28722
Azar George 1164576369 M University Of Massachusetts Medical School 2002 Orthopedic Surgery Columbus NC 28722



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Osborn Richard 1053354241 M University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine 2006 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Columbus NC 28722
Baker Clay 1730451097 M Logan College Of Chiropractic 2011 Chiropractic Tryon NC 28782
Gannon Terrionna 1134869357 F Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic 2022 Chiropractic Columbus NC 28722
Parsons Lynne 1861482812 CP F Other 1986 Clinical Psychologist Mill Spring NC 28756
Mott Charly 1992421853 F Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine 2022 Nurse Practitioner Columbus NC 28722
Spraggs-young Karol 1710235155 F Rush Medical College Of Rush University 1991 Occupational Therapy Suite 104 Columbus NC 28722
Addington Emily 1174251193 F Other 2007 Physician Assistant Suite 3b Columbus NC 28722 8288942568
Liew Amanda 1992270649 F Other 2007 Physician Assistant Suite A Columbus NC 28722 8288943718


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