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Paul S. Dagher, MD

Paul S. Dagher, MD

Watauga Surgical Group
Appalachian Regional Medical Associates
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
General Surgery, Colonoscopy, Wound Care
(828) 264-2340
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Dr. Paul Sami Dagher graduated from Wheaton College in 1989 with a major in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Bible.  He completed medical school at Loma Linda University in Southern California in 1993 and completed his general surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1998.

Dr. Dagher is the recipient of the Watauga County People’s Choice Awards for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2021 and 2022 Best Surgeon Award.

Dr. Dagher has been an active staff member at Watauga Medical Center since 1998 and has been the CEO of Watauga Surgical Group.  He has served on various committees at Watauga Medical Center and has been Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chief of the Medical staff.  He currently serves on the Clinical Transformation Committee, the Credentials Committee and as a member of the Appalachian Regional Healthcare System board of trustees. He also works as the Medical Director at the Wound Care Center.

During his career, Dr. Dagher has served as an educator/preceptor to many physician assistant and family nurse practitioner students during their surgical rotations.

Hidden Scar Breast SurgeryIn addition to his expertise in general surgery, Dr. Dagher has a particular interest in the care of patients with breast disease including breast cancer. He utilizes minimally invasive techniques such as stereotactic biopsy, mammotome biopsy, and breast ultrasound to evaluate his patients and obtain a diagnosis.  Many of these procedures are performed in his office.  When the diagnosis of cancer is made he works closely with our medical and radiation oncologists, presenting each case in our cancer conference to come up with a comprehensive plan of care.

Dr. Dagher has also provided the residents of Watauga County with varicose vein care.  For approximately 8 years he has been treating symptomatic varicose veins with radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive technique.  This procedure is done through a needle stick in the comfort and privacy of his office.  He also performs sclerotherapy (injections) for unsightly spider veins.

Dr. Dagher has a keen interest in medical missions and has been overseas in that capacity on multiple occasions.  He has served in Zaire, Iraq, Togo, and Zambia.  He is an active member of his church, Alliance Bible Fellowship, where he and his family attend.


Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Medical Society Affiliations:

Diplomat, American Board of Surgery

FACS –  Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

American Society of Breast Surgeons

Christian Medical and Dental Association

American Medical Association

North Carolina Medical Society

North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons

Watauga County Medical Society

Timothy Edmisten, MD

Timothy Edmisten, MD

Watauga Surgical Group
Appalachian Regional Medical Associates
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Colonoscopy
(828) 264- 2340
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Dr. Edmisten is a native of Boone, North Carolina who returned with his family in 1999 after completing a Fellowship in General Thoracic Surgery at St. Georges Hospital in London, England. The majority of his General Surgery training was performed in Roanoke, Virginia, as well as spending nine months at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Dr. Edmisten is the recipient of the Watauga County People’s Choice Awards for 2014, 2015 and 2017 Best Surgeon Award.

In addition to his expertise in the field of general surgery, Dr. Edmisten has interest and specialty training in surgical disorders of the lung and esophagus. This includes minimally invasive procedures (thoracoscopy and laparoscopic fundoplication) for lung disease as well as for gastroesophageal reflux. His other interests include breast surgery, thyroid surgery, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for many conditions within the abdomen, including colon surgery.

Dr. Edmisten has also been involved in third world medical missions with trips to Kenya and Zambia through World Medical Missions. He is an active member of Alliance Bible Fellowship, where he attends with his wife Laura and their five children.


Board Certification: American Board of Surgery