Catawba Valley Medical Group announces Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery

HICKORY, NC – Oct. 22, 2013 – Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG) has announced the addition of Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery, the organization’s second specialty care practice. The facility is located at 1899 Tate Boulevard Southeast, Suite 2106, in Hickory, and will serve as the primary practice for E. Gary McDougal, M.D., PLLC.

Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery specializes in vascular and non-cardiac thoracic surgery, including treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms, aortoiliac occlusive disease, carotid disease, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, and venous disease with treatment for varicose veins and venous ulcers, among others.

”After practicing in this area for many years, I am now able to limit my practice to vascular and non-cardiac thoracic surgery, and thereby extend service to the people of Catawba County and the surrounding areas,” said Dr. McDougal. “By limiting my practice to vascular and non-cardiac thoracic surgery, I am able to expand offerings of intervention to allow more people to stay in this area for treatment.”

Dr. McDougal brings more than 30 years of experience as a practicing surgeon to CVMG. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency and chief residency in surgery as well as a fellowship in vascular surgery at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was the first board certified peripheral vascular surgeon in the Unifour area and is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons. Dr. McDougal is a former chief of staff and chief of surgery, as well as current director of the Cardiovascular Laboratory and chair of the Endovascular Committee for Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. Patients are encouraged to schedule appointments by calling 828.322.9105. For more information about Dr. McDougal and Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery, visit cvmgonline.org.

About Catawba Valley Medical Group

Catawba Valley Medical Group is a service of Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC), the region’s largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system that serves the community without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive medicine and acute care. CVMC has received three Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has been recognized with three Women’s Choice Awards, being named one of America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience in 2012 and 2013, a 2013 Best Hospital for Patient Experience in Obstetrics and one of America’s Best Hospitals in Orthopedics in 2013 by WomenCertified®. CVMC received the 2013 QUEST® Award for High-Value Healthcare from Premier, recognizing a reduction in harm, mortality, readmissions and costs, while improving the patient experience and delivering evidence-based care. For more information, please visit http://www.cvmgonline.org.

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