About Union General Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Union General Hospital is a government-operated acute care hospital in Blairsville, GA, serving Union County and the surrounding Blairsville community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides birthing-friendly designation for maternity care.
Union General Hospital has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in GA. Union General Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Blairsville area.
When choosing a hospital in Blairsville, GA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Union General Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Union General Hospital has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Blairsville, GA and nationwide.
Mortality
Union General Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Union General Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Union General Hospital performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Union General Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Darryl Blalock, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Stephanie Bailey, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Justina Vega
Physician Assistant
Dr. Bryan Saldarriaga
Physician Assistant
Dr. Mary Barber, MD
Dermatology
Dr. Rhett Scott, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Dean Worthingstun, DO
General Surgery
Dr. Seth Martin, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Kendra Cook
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Guillermo Pena, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Tracy Edwards, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Allen Uhlik, MD
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Siva Chiranjeevi, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Brandon Naylor, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Sheila Whitener
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jack Powell, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Scott Ainsworth, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Sherrie Lalande
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jeffrey Peacock, MD
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Christopher Massad, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Union General Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Union General Hospital?
Union General Hospital has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Union General Hospital have emergency services?
Union General Hospital does not currently list emergency services.
What type of hospital is Union General Hospital?
Union General Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.
How many doctors practice at Union General Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Union General Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·