AppRheumatology
Rheumatology • Boone, NC
About
UNC Health Appalachian (Appalachian Regional Healthcare System) in Boone, NC is a nonprofit healthcare network in the High Country. Key facts: - Headquartered in Boone, NC; operates as UNC Health Appalachian. - Comprised of 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. - Services span primary care, orthopedics & sports medicine, rheumatology/alignment with rheumatology needs, physical therapy, oncology (medical and radiation), cardiology, sleep center, wound care, behavioral health/psychiatry, general surgery, and event/healthcare education services. - Locations: Boone HQ at 336 Deerfield Road, Boone, NC 28607; Linville locations at 434 Hospital Drive, Linville, NC 28646 (and another Linville entry). - Contact: main phone (828) 262-4100. - Industry/type: Hospitals and Health Care; nonprofit organization. - Aliases: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System; AppRheumatology appears as a related query term. - Online presence: Homepage unchealthappalachian.org; LinkedIn: /company/apprhs. If you’re specifically looking for rheumatology services in Boone under UNC Health Appalachian, this network is the relevant Boone-based provider with rheumatology alongside other specialties.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
2146 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC 28607
Phone
828-386-2300
Melanie.Childers@unchealth.unc.edu
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (general hours per location; some days/alternate hours listed; see site for specifics)
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Physician referral required?
Yes, referral is required.
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 3.8 out of 5 stars (for Dr. James Logan) (5 reviews (on Vitals))
Patients praise
- Patients report that doctors are caring, professional, and listen well.
- Staff at the clinic are described as kind and competent.
- Positive patient experiences regarding treatment for complex conditions like psoriatic arthritis.
Common complaints
- Official UNC Health Appalachian website states they do not survey or collect rating data for non-employed providers at this location.
"Dr. Logan is by far the best in his field. I have traveled hours for his care and no matter what I will continue my treatment plan with him. He cares about your health and gives you the best care possible."
— Vitals review for Dr. James Logan"I found Dr. Cirino to be personable and caring and he covered all the bases. Staff at the clinic were kind, professional and competent."
— Yelp review for Appalachian Regional RheumatologySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- App Pain Management - UNC Health Appalachian — Aug 31, 2025
- AppPain Management - UNC Health — Sep 26, 2025
- Phuong L. Nguyen | UNC Health — Sep 26, 2025
- APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - Yelp — Jan 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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