Morganton Internal Medicine | UNC Health
Internal Medicine • Morganton, NC
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Internal Medicine
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UNC Health Blue Ridge Official Profile (Dr. David Abernathy): 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 422 reviews) (422)
Patients praise
- Medical expertise and clinical knowledge
- Attentive listening and thorough examinations
- Friendly, kind, and efficient staff
- Clear communication of medical conditions
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding potential future retirement of key physicians
"Dr. Abernathy is, in my opinion, the best doctor in our area. I've seen him for years and hold him In the highest regard. My only concern Is his eventual retirement. He is irreplaceable."
— UNC Health Blue Ridge Patient Review"Dr. Abernathy listens very well, keeps up with the current research, explains aspects of my conditions etc. In language I understand, gives a thorough examination. I value and trust him very highly."
— UNC Health Blue Ridge Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Eliza N. Sangmuah, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Morganton, NC — May 14, 2026
- Dr. April Cotton, MD, Family Physician | Morganton, NC | WebMD — Aug 8, 2025
- Morganton hospital lands $750K grant for residency program | Burke County Schools | The Paper — May 9, 2026
- NC Healthcare Association honors Dr. Gandhari Loomis | News | The Paper — Jul 31, 2025
- UNC Health Blue Ridge physicians earn prestigious recognitions | Community News | The Paper — Dec 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More internal medicine clinics in Morganton
UNC Health Blue Ridge is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Morganton, NC, serving western North Carolina. It operates about 50 locations in a three-county region, including one hospital with two locations, a wellness center, and a continuing care retirement community. The system employs around 243 people and collaborates with roughly 120 primary care physicians and specialists through the Blue Ridge Medical Group. It provides graduate medical education and joined the UNC Health family on Oct 1, 2021. For Morganton Internal Medicine, this suggests access to UNC Health Blue Ridge’s adult medicine services through their Morganton facilities and affiliated physicians, with contact options available via their main lines and local offices. Key contact: 800-821-1535 or 828-580-5000. Address: 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655 (HQ).
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