About Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Catawba Valley Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hickory, NC, serving Catawba County and the surrounding Hickory community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Hickory can seek immediate care at Catawba Valley Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Catawba Valley Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Hickory area.
When choosing a hospital in Hickory, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Catawba Valley Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Catawba Valley Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Hickory, NC.
Mortality
Catawba Valley Medical Center performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
Catawba Valley Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Catawba Valley Medical Center performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Catawba Valley Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Jeffrey Yourshaw, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Alexandra Godfrey, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Trenton Timmer, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Brandy Hicks
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Colin Curran, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Penny Mitchell, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Lesley Loder
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jao Ou, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Baker Henson, DO
General Surgery
Dr. Joshua Paschall, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Graham Mcrary, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
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Dr. John Sherbert, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Susan Pabst, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Edward Gerrard, MD
Urology
Dr. Ida Goodnight, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Justin Sullivan
Hospitalist
Dr. Bridgette Cooke
Physician Assistant
Dr. Kerilyn Kimball, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Karen Kauffman, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Catawba Valley Medical Center?
Catawba Valley Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Catawba Valley Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Catawba Valley Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Catawba Valley Medical Center?
Catawba Valley Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - other ownership.
How many doctors practice at Catawba Valley Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·