Swain county, NC
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Swain County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Swain County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,981. Its county seat is Bryson City. Swain County is home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala River, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
Healthcare in Swain County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Swain County is primarily provided by Swain Community Hospital and a network of primary care and specialty clinics.
Swain Community Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed critical access hospital located in Bryson City, NC. The hospital provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including emergency services, surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging.
- In addition to the main hospital, Swain Community Hospital operates several outpatient clinics including the Swain Family Care and the Swain Pain Management Center.
Swain Family Care[edit | edit source]
- Swain Family Care is a primary care clinic offering comprehensive healthcare services for all ages. Services include preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.
Swain Pain Management Center[edit | edit source]
- The Swain Pain Management Center provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for individuals with chronic pain conditions. The center's team includes physicians, nurses, and therapists who specialize in pain management.
Other Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- In addition to Swain Community Hospital, there are several other healthcare facilities in Swain County. These include the Cherokee Indian Hospital, which serves the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and the Smoky Mountain Urgent Care and Family Medicine Clinic, which provides urgent care and family medicine services to residents and visitors of Swain County.
Cherokee Indian Hospital[edit | edit source]
- The Cherokee Indian Hospital is a modern facility located in Cherokee, NC. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Smoky Mountain Urgent Care and Family Medicine Clinic[edit | edit source]
- The Smoky Mountain Urgent Care and Family Medicine Clinic provides urgent care, family medicine, and occupational health services. The clinic is open seven days a week and offers extended hours to accommodate patients' schedules.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Swain County, NC is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of facilities and services available to meet the needs of the community. From the critical care services provided by Swain Community Hospital to the specialized care available at the Cherokee Indian Hospital and the Smoky Mountain Urgent Care and Family Medicine Clinic, residents and visitors of Swain County have access to high-quality healthcare close to home.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Swain county, NC
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Christian 1629063003 | M | Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med | 2003 | Family Practice | Cherokee | NC | 28719 | |||||
| Hipkins Brittany 1336502525 | F | Duke University School Of Medicine | 2016 | Family Practice | Suite 4 | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | 8283411060 | |||
| Klassen Rosemary 1245791177 | F | University Of Florida College Of Medicine | 2019 | Family Practice | Suite 4 | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | ||||
| Maxwell Regan 1427518570 | F | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 2019 | Family Practice | Suite 4 | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | ||||
| Van Middlesworth Frank 1497715304 | MD | M | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | 2003 | Family Practice | Cherokee | NC | 28719 | 8283596690 | |||
| Shell Peter 1225100050 | M | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine | 1988 | Internal Medicine | Cherokee | NC | 28719 |
Swain county, NC - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nieves Orlando 1801949532 | M | Other | 1988 | Emergency Medicine | Cherokee | NC | 28719 | |||||
| Vajen Thomas 1194755207 | MD | M | Ohio State University College Of Medicine | 1973 | Emergency Medicine | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | ||||
| Chisholm Joel 1194990622 | M | Other | 2008 | Psychiatry | Cherokee | NC | 28719 |
Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picher Rachel 1396359733 | F | Other | 2019 | Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | |||||
| Myers Emily 1649823295 | F | Other | 2019 | Clinical Social Worker | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | |||||
| Anders Brandy 1780347021 | F | Other | 2021 | Nurse Practitioner | Cherokee | NC | 28719 | |||||
| Bentley Jonathan 1720595424 | M | Other | 2017 | Nurse Practitioner | Suite 4 | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | ||||
| Gregory Deborah 1841482874 | F | Other | 2000 | Nurse Practitioner | Cherokee | NC | 28719 | |||||
| Oswald Sarah 1811419989 | F | Other | 2021 | Nurse Practitioner | 1 Hospital Rd | Cherokee | NC | 28719 | 8283596690 | |||
| Perkins Lisa 1780197111 | F | Other | 2017 | Nurse Practitioner | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | |||||
| Robin Mclawhorn 1306307764 | F | Other | 2018 | Nurse Practitioner | 2208 S 17th St | Wilmington | NC | 28713 | 9107633333 | |||
| Scarbrough Mary 1548470503 | F | Other | 1992 | Nurse Practitioner | Cherokee | NC | 28719 | |||||
| Watkins Erik 1528428919 | M | Other | 2014 | Physical Therapy | Bryson City | NC | 28713 | 8285503923 |
| North Carolina Physician / Provider Directory | ||
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in North Carolina | |
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