About Erlanger Murphy Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Murphy, NC, serving Cherokee County and the surrounding Murphy community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Murphy can seek immediate care at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Erlanger Murphy Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Murphy area.
When choosing a hospital in Murphy, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Erlanger Murphy Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Murphy, NC may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center performs below the national average for patient safety measures. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Readmission
Erlanger Murphy 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 Erlanger Murphy Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Joseph Gray, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Rhett Scott, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Dean Worthingstun, DO
General Surgery
Dr. David House, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Tracy Edwards, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Eric Clarke, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Michael Reynaud, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Sherrie Lalande
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Alejandro Victoria, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Edward Lewis, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Jonathan Powell, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Aruna Abraham, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Elias Issa, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Gregory Brown, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Ronald Macbeth, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Margi Johnson, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Jill Raymer, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. David Mock, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Elizabeth Leadbetter, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. William Miller, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Erlanger Murphy Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Erlanger Murphy Medical Center?
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Erlanger Murphy Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Erlanger Murphy Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Erlanger Murphy Medical Center?
Erlanger Murphy Medical Center is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Erlanger Murphy Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·