About Watauga Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Watauga Medical Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in Boone, NC, serving Watauga County and the surrounding Boone 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 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Boone can seek immediate care at Watauga Medical Center's emergency department.
Watauga Medical Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in NC. Watauga Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Boone area.
When choosing a hospital in Boone, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Watauga Medical Center'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
Watauga Medical Center 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 Boone, NC and nationwide.
Mortality
Watauga Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Watauga Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Watauga Medical Center performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Watauga Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Miranda Ramsey
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Dustin Powell, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Holly Sawyer, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Stanley Hall, MD
Urology
Dr. Raun Wetzel, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Larry Grubb, MD
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Richard Stark, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Carma Goldstein, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Sharon Dilley, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Sarah Hamler
Pathology
Dr. Hannah Stewart, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Cristina Pratt, MD
Allergy/immunology
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Dr. Anne Dixon
Physician Assistant
Dr. Shayne Squires, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Alden Reine, MD
Urology
Dr. Ella Markland
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Dinkels, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Ian Verhaeghe
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. David Kimmel, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kevin Clark, DO
Emergency Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Watauga Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Watauga Medical Center?
Watauga Medical Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Watauga Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Watauga Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Watauga Medical Center?
Watauga Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.
How many doctors practice at Watauga Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Watauga Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·