Matthew Lutz, PA-C

Practice Name (s):  Watauga Surgical Group

A part of:  Appalachian Regional Medical Associates

Affiliation:  Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Specialty:  General Surgery

Phone:  (828) 264-2340

After surviving a skiing accident in 2000, Matt knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine.  Before going into the medical field, Matt graduated from Messiah College with a degree in Biblical Studies. He served as a missionary in Thailand, a youth pastor, and an interim senior pastor with various churches in Pennsylvania and in Charlotte, NC.  His desire to minister to people both spiritually and physically led him to train as an EMT and then gain entrance into the Physician Assistant Program at Wingate University from which he graduated in 2017.  He is married with three children.  In his free time, his greatest joy is spending moments with his family.

Emily Moore, PA

Practice Name (s):  Watauga Surgical Group

A part of:  Appalachian Regional Medical Associates

Affiliation:  Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Specialty:  General Surgery

Phone:  (828) 264-2340

Emily is a native of Boone.  She has been practicing at Watauga Surgical Group since completing her PA studies in Roanoke VA in 2009.  She lives with her husband and son.  They enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing.

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Board Certification:  North Carolina Medical Board

Education:

College: B.S. Exercise Science Appalachian State University, Boone NC

PA School: Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Roanoke VA

Masters: University of Nebraska, 2012

Practice: Watauga Surgical Group, Boone NC 2009 – present

Medical Society Affiliations:

North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants

North Carolina Medical Society

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants