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Appalachian Regional Internal Medicine:
(828) 386-2746
AppFamily Medicine:
(828) 386-2222
Baker Center:
(828) 737-7711
Davant Medical Clinic:
(828) 386-3350
Elk River Medical Associates
(828) 898-5177
Family and Internal Medicine
Whether you’re dealing with a routine sickness, living with a chronic condition, or want to stay current with regular preventative checkups, family medicine and/or internal medicine is a great place to start.
Family medicine providers, or primary care providers, are your partners in person-focused (not disease-oriented) healthcare. They deal with a wide range of medical issues, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education. They are also trained to coordinate care among different specialists and sub-specialists. Establish a relationship with a family medicine provider by scheduling an annual routine check-up, which is covered by most health insurance plans.
Internal medicine providers, or internists, are experts in diagnosing and treating diseases that commonly affect adults and complex medical situations where you may be dealing with multiple conditions. Our internists have experience with diabetes, endocrine disorders, rheumatology conditions, pulmonology, and more.

Family Medicine
- Preventative Care
- Acute Care (sickness or injury)
- Complete Physical Exams
- Pediatrics
- Women’s Health

Care for Senior Adults
- Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
- Medicare Navigation
- Preventative Care
- Acute Care (sickness and injury)

Internal Medicine
- Diabetes Care
- General Internal Medicine
- Complex Condition Care Planning
- Chronic Illness

Appalachian Regional Internal Medicine Specialists
148 Hwy 105 Extension, Suite 104
Boone, NC 28607
Phone (828) 386-2746
Fax (828) 386-2750
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AppFamily Medicine
148 Hwy 105 Extension, Suite 102
Boone, NC 28607
Phone: (828) 386-2222
Fax: (828) 386-2223
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Baker Center for Primary Care
436 Hospital Drive, Suite 230
Linville, NC 28646
Phone: (828) 737-7711
Fax: (828) 737-7713
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Davant Medical Clinic
623 Chestnut Ridge Parkway
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: (828) 386-3350
Fax: (828) 386-3352
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Elk River Medical Associates
150 Park Avenue
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone: (828) 898-5177
Fax: (828) 898-8306
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More information
School and sports physicals: Important whether learning in-person or remotely
Now more than ever, it is important that all school-aged children and adolescents obtain a school or sports physical. One of the primary benefits of this visit is to help students and their families better understand how they can stay well as our nation continues to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Read More: School and sports physicals: Important whether learning in-person or remotely
Health Navigation
If you are a patient of one of the Appalachian Regional Medical Associates practices, and are being discharged from Watauga Medical Center or Cannon Memorial Hospital, you may receive a call from the Health Navigation Team to assist you in getting follow up care with your primary care provider. Read More: Health Navigation
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
Medicare Part B covers a yearly visit to a healthcare provider at no cost to you to help prevent disease and disability. At this appointment, you and your provider will discuss your current health and risk factors and develop a personalized prevention plan to help you stay healthy. Read More: Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
Lung Cancer Screening
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that the evidence is sufficient to add a shared-decision making visit and an annual lung cancer screening to the preventative services available under the Medicare program. Read More: Lung Cancer Screening
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System works with individuals as inpatients, upon release from the hospital and as outpatients to promote a healthy lifestyle and take steps to prevent a future cardiac event. Read More: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Better Breathers Club Pulmonary Support Group
2nd Wednesday of each month
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center
232 Boone Heights Drive Read More: Better Breathers Club Pulmonary Support Group
Questions?
If you would like to speak to someone about our services, please let us know!