Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Long View - Catawba Valley Health System

Our providers Dr. Jay Harvey, Jennifer Lambert, PA-C, and Karen Vaughn, FNP-C, welcome you to our family medicine practice. The top priority of our providers and staff is helping you and your loved ones prevent illness and maintain physical and emotional well-being by providing medical care and recommending healthy lifestyle choices. Our practice manages acute and chronic illnesses, treats acute injuries, performs minor office surgeries and, when necessary, refers you to an appropriate specialist. Just think of your family medicine provider as your first line of defense in guarding your most valuable possession of all: your health.

SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDED IN OUR OFFICE:

Telehealth
Adult and children’s wellness and sick visits (including sports physicals)
Minor Surgical Procedures
Diagnosis & Treatment of Acute Illness
Cryotherapy
Immunizations
Women’s Health (Gynecology & Birth Control)
In-House Labs
Pediatric Care DISCLAIMER: Age varies by PROVIDER (some have age restrictions) (some will not see unvaccinated children)
Sports Injuries
Health Management DISCLAIMER: Age varies by PROVIDER (some have age restrictions)
Diagnostic Procedures (EKG, Pulse Oximetry, Spirometry)
Management of Chronic Conditions (diabetes, hypertension, asthma and others)
Geriatrics
Joint Injections

After-Hours Care Options

To speak with a Catawba Valley Family Medicine provider afterhours, please call: 828.324.0258. This service provides direct access to the on-call provider, not a triage phone line, to increase access to care and is intended for medical questions or concerns. Please call 911 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

Medical issues can strike at any moment and you’re primary care physician may not always be available to look after you right when you need them. When this happens, you can receive the medical attention you need at a Catawba Valley Extended Hours clinic.

Catawba Valley Health System currently operates two extended hours clinics:
Catawba Valley Extended Hours – Maiden – This clinic is open Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. No appointments are necessary.
Catawba Valley Extended Hours – Claremont – This clinic is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Urgent Care facilities offer a convenient option for injuries and illnesses that aren’t quite serious enough for the ER but still prompt you to seek a doctor’s care.

Catawba Valley Health System currently operates two Urgent Care clinics:
Urgent Care at Sherrills Ford – 3900 Terrell Park Dr, Suite 102, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 (COMING SOON)
Urgent Care at Belle Hollow – 3022-A North Center St, Hickory, NC 28601 (COMING SOON)

Patient Portal:

Click here to access the Catawba Valley Medical Group Patient Portal where you will have the ability to access notifications, specific results, medical information and appointment details directly from your Healthcare Provider. Patients Age 13-17 will not have access to the Patient Portal effective 10/1/2022.

Electronic Patient Survey:

After your office visit, you will receive a Patient Satisfaction Survey via email. Please take time to complete the survey. We value your feedback.

Online Appointment Scheduling

Book your Appointment (with participating Providers) Online.

If you are a new patient who has never been seen at this practice, do not use the online appointment option. New patients must complete the New Patient Appointment Request Form at the top of the page or call this clinic at (828) 732-5650 to set up an appointment.

Choose the “Book An Appointment” button below
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Select location
Select your provider name
Answer question: Have you seen this provider before?
Select your appointment time and enter patient and visit details
Complete the Phone Verification Process. To do this, you must enter a valid phone number in order to verify your appointment via text message or automated call back. Your appointment is not verified until you receive a text or automated call containing a verification code and have entered that code on your online form. Be sure to keep your appointment form open in your browser until you have entered this code. If you do not immediately receive a text or automated call or have any questions, call (828) 732-5650.
Click the orange “Book Now” button to complete the process of booking your appointment.

Dr. Harvey graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri in 2001, and became Board Certified in Family Medicine after completing residency at Corpus Christi Medical Center: BayArea in 2004. He has practiced medicine at Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic in Lompoc, California; Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama; Genesis Primecare in Longview and Marshall, Texas prior to moving to Hickory, North Carolina and joining Catawba Valley Medical Group.

Jay met his wife, Catherine, while in residency in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was married shortly after moving to California. He grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, and attended UCSB for undergraduate school where he got a Bachelors in Physiology and Cell Biology. He and his wife have two daughters. He enjoys movies, music, and theater. Additionally, he enjoys travelling with his family. As an osteopathic physician, he occasionally utilizes OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment) in addition to traditional medical treatements. Dr. Harvey has experience with treating a wide variety of health problems. He believes that the key to successful medical care is educating the patient so they can be an active participant in their own care and understand why they have been given a particular treatment or recommendation.

Jennifer is a graduate from The College of West Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant and has worked in Family Medicine for 25.5 years. She grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and relocated to North Carolina in 2016 with her husband and three daughters. Jennifer enjoys spending time with family, loves the outdoors and enjoys boating, fishing, and working with her flowers. Her passion is in Family Medicine. She states “I love getting to know my patients and their families, which helps to treat the patient as a whole.” She treats chronic illness, acute care, and obesity. She performs wellness exams in both men and women, minor surgeries, and sports physicals.

Karen Vaughn, FNP-C received a Master of Science degree at the University of South Alabama in 2023. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients of all ages and has worked with Catawba Valley Health System since 2017.

Karen was born in California but raised in North Carolina. She and her husband have a daughter. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and staying active.

Our aim is to provide exceptional healthcare services delivered by a compassionate team committed to enhancing the overall well-being of the community we serve. See below for our full list of Locations.

Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Long View