HEART INSTITUTE'S JOHNSON CITY OFFICE WHAT THE DOCTOR
ORDERED FOR PATIENTS IN SOUTHERN TRI-CITIES
JOHNSON CITY – When Betty Adcock needed heart care, the Elizabethton resident didn't have to travel far to see her preferred cardiologist.
After experiencing chest pains, Adcock became a patient of the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute's Johnson City office at 316 Marketplace Blvd., Suite 20. The office opened in February to serve the residents of Washington, Carter and Unicoi counties with superior and compassionate cardiovascular care.
"I am immensely elated they're over there," Adcock said. "With age coming on, I don't want to drive long distances. It's a straight shot from Elizabethton to the institute."
The Wellmont CVA Heart Institute is the region's first dedicated heart institute and features the strength of eight Wellmont Health System hospitals, 36 board-certified physicians and nine community cardiac offices.
Adcock came under the institute's care after a referral from Dr. Jeff Hopland, a primary care physician in Johnson City and Elizabethton. She was treated by Dr. Herb Ladley, a board-certified interventional cardiologist.
Adcock underwent a cardiac catheterization at Holston Valley Medical Center, Tennessee's No. 1 hospital for cardiology for the second consecutive year. The procedure showed no blockages in her coronary arteries.
She gave rave reviews to Holston Valley, calling it "one of the cleanest hospitals I've visited in my life."
Dr. Hopland, who practices with Medical Care, LLC, said it's not just Adcock who has had a quality experience with the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute. He said patients appreciate the institute's short wait times to see a doctor and the personalized level of care.
"They go above and beyond to get their patients in quickly," Dr. Hopland said. "They've done a great job at that. The service is great, and the doctors have all been friendly.
"They have a consistent and evidence-based level of care that is really solid."
The institute's Johnson City office is staffed by five physicians and provides a wide array of services, including stress tests, echocardiograms, HeartSHAPE® calcium scoring, nuclear imaging, electrophysiology and Holter monitors. Vein care is a major focus in the Johnson City office, and The Arrythmia Center is also housed there.
Dr. Gerald Blackwell, president of the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute, said the institute's cardiac specialists work in partnership with primary care physicians such as Dr. Hopland to ensure patients are receiving seamless, quality medical care
Patients who need heart care and would like to see a Wellmont CVA Heart Institute specialist should let their primary care physician know, Dr. Blackwell said.
"Ultimately, it's the patient's choice," he said. "Let your family doctor know you choose the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute for your cardiac care. Our physicians will work closely with your primary care physician to deliver the best care possible for your heart."
Dr. Anthony Holden examines Robin Phillips at the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute's Johnson City office.
Dr. Anthony Holden examines Robin Phillips at the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute's Johnson City office.
Dr. Anthony Holden, one of many physicians to serve the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute office in Johnson City, receives assistance from multiple employees there. They include sitting, l-r, Heather Dillon and Pat Woods, and standing, l-r, Marsha Ramsey, Lee Fish, Linda Sam Faust and Shirley Chappell.
Dr. Anthony Holden provides training to employees of the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute office in Johnson City. They are, l-r, Pat Woods, Heather Dillon, Linda Sam Faust and Marsha Ramsey.
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Jeff Fleming
Kingsport Blog
