Elk River Medical
A practice of Appalachian Regional Medical Associates
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Flu Vaccine Clinics
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Call for an appointments. You do not have to be a patient to receive a flu shot.
Location
150 Park Avenue
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Mon -Fri, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Family and Internal Medicine in Banner Elk!
Family and Internal Medicine: Elk River Medical has been an integral part of the Avery County medical community since opening in Banner Elk in 1990. Our clinic offers general well-care and helps you manage your health by treating any chronic health conditions. We also specialize in the health and well-being of seniors and elderly people. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized Elk River Medical Associates as a Tier 3 Patient Centered Medical Home.
*Elk River Medical Associates now offers a sliding fee payment schedule. Click here to read our Sliding Fee Scale Policy.
Click here to download and complete the Avery Market Sliding Fee Scale Application.
You may print it and mail it or deliver it to: ARHS Business Office 155 Furman Road, Suite 101, Boone, NC 28607.
For more information, contact Patient Financial Services at (828) 262-4111 or email mdaniels@apprhs.org or tebarrier@apprhs.org.
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Primary Care & Internal Medicine
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Birth Control/Sexual Health
- Chronic Illness
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- Geriatrics
- Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
The office staff responded immediately upon calling and explaining my health situation, and scheduled me right away. They were courteous, professional and helpful. Dr. Earwood is one of those top 5% doctors who excels in all areas regarding patient treatment! Not only is he incredibly skilled and knowledgeable regarding health issues, but is familiar with his patients’ records, listens to them, and offers wonderful advice regarding their concerns. He takes his time with each patient, which is a rarity these days! He truly is an excellent physician!
Nurse Dottie is just as dedicated as Dr. Kimmel. In fact all the staff at Elk River Medical Associates treats their patients with respect, care and are concerned about us.
Dr. Kimmel explains everything and does not make me feel uneasy about anything. I know I am in good hands with him.
Excellent experience as usual. He has been our family doctor for at least 30 years. There were no delays and the clinic’s concern for our privacy is great. They are always careful about cleanliness.
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