Blue Ridge Digestive Health - Morganton - UNC Health
Gastroenterology • Morganton, NC
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Gastroenterology
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UNC Health Official Website: 4.9/5 (based on 385 ratings) across the practice profile (385 ratings aggregated for the practice profile)
- U.S. News & World Report: 3/5 to 4/5 depending on the specific provider (Varies by provider (e.g., 37–43 reviews per provider))
Patients praise
- Strong overall satisfaction with many physicians, particularly regarding their clinical knowledge and kindness
- Professional and supportive nursing and clinical staff cited in multiple experiences
- Patients frequently report feeling comfortable, heard, and well-cared for during procedures like colonoscopies
- Effective treatment of digestive issues and good bedside manner reported by numerous patients
Common complaints
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and obtaining timely follow-up or responses from providers regarding medication needs
- Reports of limited direct interaction with specific physicians, with patients feeling primarily attended to by fellows or staff
- Perceptions of staff/physicians being uncaring, rushed, or difficult to communicate with in specific instances
- Occasional lack of post-procedure communication or explanation
"The staff, medical team, and doctors have been great. They’ve really worked with me and provided the best care possible, I appreciate it."
— Patient review on LocalityBiz"Certainly one of the best doctors that I've had. Good listening skills and clear responses to my concerns."
— Patient review for Dr. Hatharasinghe on UNC Health website"Been at his office for two yrs and except for two colonoscopies, never get to see him only his fellowships... I tried to switch doctors with his practice and was told I had to stay with the doctor I have been seeing."
— Patient review on Healthgrades for Dr. Gerald MankSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. April Cotton, MD, Family Physician | Morganton, NC | WebMD — Aug 8, 2025
- Morganton NC hospital appoints new board members — Jul 7, 2026
- UNCBR's CEO reflects on his first year at the hospital | News | The Paper — Sep 4, 2025
- Lauren Hanson - Digestive Health Partners — Sep 2, 2025
- Emily C. Diggs, PA - Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Blue Ridge Digestive Health in Morganton is part of UNC Health Blue Ridge, a nonprofit, full-service health system based in Morganton, NC. Highlights: - Part of UNC Health Blue Ridge since Oct 1, 2021; the system focuses on rural healthcare in Western North Carolina. - Location: Morganton, NC with nearly 50 locations in a three-county region; headquarters at 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton. - Services: Advanced healthcare and wellness services, supported by board-certified physicians and graduate medical education; includes a hospital with two locations, a wellness center, and a continuing care retirement community. - Contact: General inquiries at info@blueridgehealth.org; main phone numbers 800-821-1535 or 828-580-5000. - Additional context: About 243 employees (up ~24% YoY); organized as a nonprofit; serves region with primary care and specialists through Blue Ridge Medical Group. If you’re specifically looking for Blue Ridge Digestive Health in Morganton, this facility operates under UNC Health Blue Ridge and shares the Morganton headquarters and network, offering digestive health services within their broader system.
Summary: Northeast Digestive Health Center is a private gastroenterology practice with five offices in Concord, NC (headquartered at 1070 Vinehaven Dr NE, Concord). It employs 14 staff, including 10 board-certified gastroenterologists and 5 PAs, and offers consultative, diagnostic, treatment, and procedural services for digestive tract, liver, pancreas, and biliary conditions, plus an interdisciplinary hepatitis management clinic. Services span general gastroenterology care, endoscopic procedures, and hepatology within a hospital/healthcare setting. They are active in the NC market with multiple Concord locations and a focus on digestive health. Contact: (704) 783-1850 / 704-783-1840.
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