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HIGH LEVEL OF SPECIALIZED CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Cardiology
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Kashif Chaudhry,

MD, FHRS

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Patrick Whalen,

MD

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Justin Hicks,

DO

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Laura Craig,

FNP-C

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Vincent Pompili,

MD, FACC, FSCAI

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Amish Sura,

MD, FACC, FSCAI

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Atul Trivedi,

MD, FACC

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Lisa Michel,

PA-C

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Paris Sellers,

PA-C

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Eddie Taylor,

FNP-C

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Cory Wiles,

PA-C

Catawba Valley Cardiology

3521 Graystone Place SE, Suite 202, Conover, NC 28613

Phone: (828) 732.5700  |  Fax: (828) 732.5701

In-Office:

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)

  • Pulse Oximetry

  • Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)

  • Holter Monitors (24 & 48 hour)

  • Event Monitors

  • Pacemaker and PT/INR Monitoring

  • Regular Stress Tests (walking treadmill)

  • Heart Failure Follow Up

  • Administration of IV Lasix

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At CVMC:

  • Pacemaker implementation

  • CardioMEMS and RevealLINQ cardiac monitoring device insertion

  • Stress Tests

  • MUGA Scans

  • Echocardiograms

  • Trans-esophageal echo (TEE)

  • Cardio catheterizations

  • Stents

  • Cardioversion procedures

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Sanjay Patel,

MD

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Marissa Hyatt, AGACNP-BC

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Michael Cantor, DO, FSCAI

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Whitney Patterson, DNP, FNP-C

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Ashleigh Warren, FNP

Catawba Valley Cancer & Surgery Center

1501 Tate Blvd SE #202, Hickory, NC 28602

Phone: (828) 732-7400  |  Fax: (828) 732-7401

​In-Office:

  • Biopsy

  • Lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy

  • Mastectomy

  • Advanced laparoscopy for most intra-abdominal problems

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Todd L. Fridley,

DO, FACOS

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​Bryan McCluer,

MD, FACS

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Susan Pabst,

MD, FACS

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Blake Weeks,

DPM

Catawba Valley Foot & Ankle Center

1985 Startown Rd. Suite 101, Hickory, NC 28602

Phone: (828) 732-5530  |  Fax: (828) 732-5531

​In-Office:

  • Achilles tendon repair

  • Ankle fracture/sprain

  • Ankle stability

  • Athlete's foot

  • Bunion

  • Charcot foot

  • Diabetic foot

  • Forefoot trauma

  • Hammertoes​​

  • Heel spurs

  • Infections

  • Ingrown & fungal nails

  • Metatarsalgia

  • Neuromas

  • ​Plantar fasciitis

  • Rearfoot fractures

  • Sports medicine

  • Warts

  • Wounds

​At CVMC:

  • Bunionectomy

  • Diabetic foot amputations

  • Hammertoe repair

  • Tendon/ligament repair

  • Wound debridements (with graft application)

Gastroenterology Associates
of Catawba Valley

415 N Center Street, Suite 300, Hickory, NC 28601

Phone: (828) 328-3300  |  Fax: (828) 328-9101

  • Colonoscopy

  • EGD (Upper Endoscopy)

  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

  • Small Bowel Enteroscopy

  • Biliary/Pancreatic Endoscopy

  • Video Capsule Endoscopy

  • Esophageal Manometry

  • Hydrogen Breath Test

  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)

  • Infusion Center Therapies

  • FibroScan

  • Bravo Reflux Testing

  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

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Behnam Laderain,

MD

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Kristen Mussari, MD

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Caroll Koscheski,

MD, MACG

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John Meier,

MD, FACG

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Devan Patel,

MD

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Gaa Richardson,

MD

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Bradley Zins, MD

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Disha Shah,

DO

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Justin Ellis,

PA-C

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Kristie Ennis,

PA-C

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Alicia Paxson,

PA-C

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Michelle Sain, FNP-C

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Gregory Diamonti, MD, FACG

Catawba Valley Infectious Disease Consultants

3412-B Graystone Place SE Conover, NC 28613
Phone: 828.326.2145  |  Fax: 828.326.2922

  • Clostridium Difficile Treatment

  • Hepatitis Treatment

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment

  • Management of Outpatient IV Antibiotic Therapy

  • Osteomyelitis Treatment

  • PrEP Therapy

  • Pre-Travel Consultations

  • TB Treatment

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Veronica Corcino,

MD

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Kirsten Schutte,

MD

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Wheaton Williams,

MD

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Beverly Lo,

FNP-C

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​Carrie Mitchell,

FNP-C

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Shelly Benfield,

CNM

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Katy Dunning,

CNM

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Alayne Gaston,

CNM

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Trish Hickling-

Beckman, CNM

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Rebecca Lacik,

CNM

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Tracy Salyer,

CNM

Catawba Valley Maternity Services

3070 11th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Phone: (828) 466-7196

  • Collaborative Physician/Midwife care for high-risk pregnancies

  • Affordable childbirth education classes

  • Access to Certified Nurse-Midwives at the birthing center around the clock

  • Ultrasound and labs

  • Easy access onsite to Public Health Services including: WIC Services, breastfeeding support and mentors, Adult Health services for birth control options, and immunizations

  • Option for VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section)

  • Tubal ligation after delivery

  • Billing available for Medicaid and most private insurances, payment plans and discounts available.

  • Centering Pregnancy group:

    • Patient centered

    • Better outcomes including decrease preterm and low birth rates, as well as increasing breastfeeding rates

    • Empower patients to be actively involved in their own care

    • Build friendships and support from other participants

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Gaurang Palikh,

MD, FAAN

Catawba Valley Neurology

52 12th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Phone: (828) 732.7600  |  Fax: (828) 732.7601

  • Stroke, TIA

  • Seizures & epilepsy

  • Brain tumors/lesions

  • Dementia: Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, NPH

  • Headache, migraine, cluster, cervicogenic

  • Neuropathy

  • Autoimmune: MS, transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis

  • Spinal cord injury, myelopathy

  • Neuromuscular: myasthenia, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s), CIDP

  • Movement disorder: Parkinson’s, dystonia, tremor

Catawba Valley Physical Medicine
& Rehabilitation

3246 6th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Inpatient Phone: (828) 326.3100 | Outpatient Phone: (828) 732.7249

  • Treatment for Migraines

  • Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diagnosis and rehabilitation

  • Medical and rehabilitative pain management

  • Injury prevention and wellness

  • Non-surgical orthopedic medicine and sports medicine

  • Regenerative treatments including prolotherapy & Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

  • Ultrasound guided procedures

  • Injections of joints, tendons and ligaments

  • Hydro-dissection of entrapped peripheral nerves

  • Spasticity treatment

  • Manual medicine/osteopathic treatment

  • Prosthetics and orthotics prescription and fitting

  • Concussion management

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Jessica Urzen,

DO

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Laura Brown,

DNP, AG-ACNP,

FNP-C

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Cassandra Lilli,

DO

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Sidney Myles,

MD

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Rigardy Munoz,

MD

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Adina Gabor-Gagea, Psy.D.

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Polina Koptelova,

FNP-C

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Dorothy Kebaso,

MSN, PMHNP-BC

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Debra Engelmann, LCSW

Additional Providers:

Lance Feldman, M.D, India Blue, PA-C, Vern Klah, PA-C

Catawba Valley
Psychiatric Services

Catawba Valley Psychiatric Services offers compassionate, comprehensive mental health care for adults, children, and adolescents. Our expert team provides a range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, and specialized assessments to support weight management procedures.

Outpatient Services Provided At:

1120 Fairgrove Church Road SE, #12, Hickory, NC 28602
Outpatient Phone: 828.326.2828

Inpatient Services Provided At:

810 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Inpatient Phone: 828.326.3000

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Ethan Leabhart, DO

Catawba Valley Pulmonology

2386 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28601

Phone: (828) 732-5400  |  Fax: (828) 732-5401

​In-Office:

  • General Pulmonary Medicine

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Sleep Consultation

  • Severe Asthma Clinic

  • Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic

  • Thoracentesis

  • Pulmonary Function Testing & Interpretation

  • Nebulization Treatments

  • Xolair Therapy

  • Pulmonary Hypertension

  • Occupational Lung Diseases

  • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

  • COPD Treatment​​

At CVMC:

  • Pulmonary Consultation

  • Critical Care Consultation

  • Bronchoscopy

  • Central Line Placement

  • Arterial Line Placement

  • Thoracentesis

  • Intubation

  • Sleep Consultation

  • Bronchial Thermoplasty Treatment for Asthma

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Matthew Fowler,

DO, PhD

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Richard Pomerantz,

MD, FCCP

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Fayez Rujubali, MD

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Tara Taylor,

MD

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Kristin Himes,

PA-C

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Stephen Prohaska,

PA-C

Our Providers:

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Aravinda Abeysekera,

MD

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Lindsay Bools,

MD

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​Gener Dressler,

MD

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Hannah Kim,

DO

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Johnathan Gross,

PA-C

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Jennifer Kahrl,

PA-C

Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery

1771 Tate Blvd SE Suite 204, Hickory, NC 28602

Phone: (828) 732-5200  |  Fax: (828) 732-5201

In-Office:

  • Carotid, peripheral and venous dopplers

  • VNUS closure procedure for varicose veins

  • Sclerotherapy for varicose veins

  • Treatment of venous ulcers

  • Temporal artery biopsies

 

​At CVMC:

  • TCAR (TransCarotid Artery Revascularization)

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysms treatment

  • Aortoiliac occlusive disease treatment

  • Carotid disease (carotid endarterectomy) treatment

  • Peripheral arterial disease treatment

  • Varicose veins treatment

  • Venous ulcers treatment

  • Vascular access for dialysis and chemotherapy

  • Vena cava filters

Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery - Horizon

125 Hospital Ave NW Suite 200-C, Lenoir, NC 28645

Phone: (828) 732-7500  |  Fax: (828) 732-7501

  • Medical and surgical management of peripheral vascular disease including peripheral arterial disease (PAD), carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, other aneurysms, & intestinal artery disease

  • Varicose vein treatment

  • Iliac vein stenosis (May-Thurner Syndrome) treatment

  • Deep venous thrombosis (blood clots) treatment

  • Endarterectomy

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Robert Albrecht,

MD, FACS

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Peter Purcell,

MD, FACS

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Ashley Albrecht,

FNP-C

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Teri Lee,

FNP-C

Neurology
Infectious Disease
Pulmonology
Foot & Ankle
Cancer & Surgery Center
Physical Medicine & Rehab
Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery - Horizon
Psychiatry
Gastroenterology
Maternity Services

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