AppGastro | Boone, NC - UNC Health Appalachian
Gastroenterology • Boone, NC
About
Summary: UNC Health Appalachian (Appalachian Regional Healthcare System) is a nonprofit health system based in Boone, North Carolina. It operates as part of UNC Health Appalachian and includes three hospitals, fifteen medical practices, a cancer center, a heart and vascular center, a pain management center, a physical therapy rehabilitation and wellness center, and a healthcare foundation. The organization serves the High Country region and provides comprehensive hospital and health care services through its locations in Boone and Linville, NC. Contact: (828) 262-4100. Headquarters: Boone, NC. Website: unchealthappalachian.org.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
870 State Farm Road Suite 102, Boone, NC 28607
Phone
828-264-0029
Melanie.Childers@unchealth.unc.edu
Opening Hours
Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (likely; multiple entries in page)
Emergency Care
On-call after hours: 800-572-2134 (established patients only)
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is AppGastro?
AppGastro is a gastroenterology clinic that treats digestive problems with team-based care and follow-up to improve health.
What accreditations do you have?
Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Your first visit — what should I expect?
Your first visit is only a consultation, so there is no preparation required. Any tests or procedures you need will be scheduled for another day.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- OpenGovNY/OpenDataNY: 3.7 out of 5 stars (based on online directory aggregate) (Not explicitly provided, based on limited public reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: 4 out of 5 stars (for Dr. Gregory Diamonti) (29 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional, caring, and knowledgeable clinical staff during procedures like colonoscopies
- Patients reporting feeling respected and reassured by providers
- Effective pre-procedure consultations and clear communication of information
Common complaints
- Difficulties with administrative accuracy, such as incorrect patient charts and medical records
- Billing concerns, including unexpected costs for services believed to be covered by insurance
- Concerns regarding patient access to care or refusal of service for specific medical needs
- Reports of defensive or unhelpful staff responses to patient issues
"My experience at APP Gastro is the the worst I have ever had at any doctor's office. They cannot take a message accurately, send records accurately, and all the details in my chart were wrong every time I went despite me correcting them each time."
— Jill Warwick Nicklaw on OpenGovNY/OpenDataNY"As a colonoscopy patient - the experience has always been professional, caring, and knowledgeable. I have had 3 colonoscopies due to a family history of colon cancer. The prep is minor compared to the threat of cancer that I could face!"
— Deborah Pace on OpenGovNY/OpenDataNYSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UNC Health Appalachian announces second quarter Mountain Mover Awards | News | averyjournal.com — Aug 27, 2025
- UNC Health Appalachian launches student loan repayment program | Local News | wataugademocrat.com — Apr 6, 2026
- UNC Health Appalachian launches Specialty Care Transport service | Local News | wataugademocrat.com — Mar 24, 2026
- UNC Health Appalachian named Family Forward NC Certified Employer | APG State News | reflector.com — Feb 16, 2026
- Two new rural residency programs approved and funded, strengthening WNC healthcare future | News | averyjournal.com — Feb 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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