Watauga Medical Center
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Hospital Services
Our experienced providers are on YOUR team
Expansion Project
The future Schaefer Family Patient Care Tower
Patients & Visitors
Visitation, personal belongings, support & more
Location
Main Hospital
Open 24 hours
336 Deerfield Road
Boone, NC 28607
Contact us
Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
(828) 262-4100
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Outpatient Clinics
Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging & Lab Center, Pain Management Center, Sleep Center, Wellness Center
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Quality care close to home!
Watauga Medical Center is a 117-bed regional referral medical complex, offering both primary and secondary acute and specialty care. Watauga Medical Center also includes many outpatient clinics and a diagnostics center.
- Watauga Medical Center has certification by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center since 2011. The hospital was recognized by the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines® program and awarded the Silver Plus and Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll designations for 2019.
- The Cancer Center is recognized as an approved Community Cancer Care Center by the American College of Surgeon’s Committee on Cancer.
- Watauga Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Chest Pain Certification since 2018.
Patient Forms & Documents
Hospital Imaging Patient Preparations
CT Patient Prep Information 
Fluroscopy Patient Prep Information 
Imaging Patient Prep Book 
MRI Patient Prep Information 
Nuclear Medicine Patient Prep Information 
PET Patient Prep Information
Imaging Requests
Hospital Imaging Requests
- OPIC Imaging Requests
CT Lung Screening Referral Form 
Request For Cardiovascular Diagnostic Ultrasound Services
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Inpatient Care
- Acute Care
- Birthing Center
- Cardiovascular Lab & Services
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Laboratory Services
- Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
- Radiology & Imaging Services
- Respiratory Therapy
- Sleep Assessment
- Surgical Services
Outpatient Care
Emergency Services
If you are experiencing a true medical emergency, please call 911.
Our team of emergency-trained medical staff are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. provide emergency medical care for life-threatening illness and injuries. For non-life-threatening illness or injury during business hours, consider same-day appointments or walk-in care.
When you arrive, you will complete your registration, then a triage nurse will ask you questions to determine the severity of your condition. Patients are treated as quickly as possible, with priority given to patients with the most severe injuries or illnesses.
Appalcart Routes: Express, Red, Pink, Wellness District
Even though surgery is not fun, the staff at Watauga Medical Center have been amazing. Not only are they efficient and know what they are doing, they are kind and have the best “bedside manners.” We know that even when we go home, we have a support system that will help us when needed. We certainly will recommend this hospital to our friends and family!
I was admitted to Watauga Medical Center the evening of Christmas Eve, 2020, for Covid-related breathing difficulties. I am extremely grateful for the professional and personal attention I received over the next 5 days. The staff knew exactly what I needed, putting that protocol into place immediately. I quickly learned how well the nursing staff is trained to respond to the demands of Covid treatment, reassuring me and relieving my concerns. The nursing staff was upbeat and encouraging, getting me well enough to be discharged 5 days later. I’m beyond grateful for all the staff I encountered during my stay at WMC. Many thanks to all!
My husband and I cannot say enough about the positive experience we had at the Birthing Center during the recent delivery of our little girl. We received top-notch care from everyone we came into contact with. They were caring, kind and very dedicated. We could tell that everyone was there for their patients and went above and beyond to make sure we all received quality care.
Be a good visitor during flu season
As a visitor to our facilities, you play an important part in preserving the health and safety of patients. The following precautions can protect our patients, as well as visitors, from the spread of infection. Read More: Be a good visitor during flu season
Birthing Center Classes
The Marchese Birthing Center at Watauga Medical Center offers several classes for expectant parents, such as Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and fitness classes. Read More: Birthing Center Classes
Our Commitment to Excellence
Our goal is to ensure that you receive the kind of care we would want for our loved ones. We are committed to listening to our patients and caregivers – you – and responding quickly and compassionately to resolve concerns. Read More: Our Commitment to Excellence
When You Arrive at the Emergency Department
When you arrive at one of our Emergency Rooms, you will be asked for some basic information to complete your registration. A triage nurse will ask you questions to determine the severity of your condition. Patients are treated as quickly as possible, with priority given to patients with the most severe injuries or illnesses. Read More: When You Arrive at the Emergency Department
American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center
The American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) serves healthcare providers as well as people from the community by providing training in basic and advanced life support. Read More: American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center
Telestroke Technology Available at ARHS
The Wake Forest Baptist Telestroke Network serves in approximately 24 counties in western North Carolina and southern Virginia. Its goal is to assist community hospitals in their efforts to prevent death and reduce disability caused by strokes. Read More: Telestroke Technology Available at ARHS
Questions?
If you would like to speak to someone about our services, please let us know!