Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Medical Arts

Our providers Dr. Michael Burton, Dr. Robert Glenn, Dr. Scott Polster, Dr. Paige Parker, Dr. Trina Tridico, and Nurse Practitioner Lisa Patton, welcome you to their family medicine practice. All of our doctors are board certified with the American Board of Family Medicine. 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)
X-Ray Imaging
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) 732-5100 to set up an appointment.

Choose the “Book An Appointment” button below
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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) 732-5100.
Click the orange “Book Now” button to complete the process of booking your appointment.

Lisa M. Patton, FNP-C, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lees McRae College in 2016 as a Summa Cum Laude graduate and is an alumni of the May School of Nursing Honor Society. Later she completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in family nurse practitioner at East Tennessee State University in 2021. She is certified by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board and is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She enjoys boating with family at the lake, traveling, and reading.

Prior to completing his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, WA, Dr. Burton received his medical degree from Medical College of Virginia in 1990. In addition to being board certified in family medicine, Dr. Burton is also certified with the National Board of Medical Examiners. Before moving to Hickory to join the staff at the Medical Arts Clinic in 1997, Dr. Burton practiced medicine at Winn Army Community Hospital in Ft. Steward, GA where he served patients both as a family medicine doctor and a battalion surgeon for the 3/15 Infantry.

Originally from Morganton, NC, Paige Parker, DO earned her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA and completed a residency in Family Medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, VA. A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, she enjoys kayaking and collecting vintage comic books with her husband.

Dr. Glenn, a native of Greer, SC, obtained his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and obtained his Family Medicine residency training in Fort Worth, TX at John Peter Smith Hospital. He served in the US Air Force in Reserves and active duty for 3 years at Dyess Air Force Base during Desert Storm. He practiced an additional 2 years in rural Tennessee before relocating to Hickory in 1993 where he has served his patients for 23 years and participated many years in clinical studies.

A native of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, Dr. Polster received his medical degree from Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

He has conducted more than 90 research trials as a principal investigator since 2005 researching new vaccines, medical devices and medications.

He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

When he is away from work, Dr. Polster enjoys movies and travel.

Dr. Tridico is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC where she also completed an internship in general surgery and residency in family medicine. She has been published in numerous medical journals and participated in research, which has been presented to the American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. She enjoys spending time with family, hiking, running, backpacking and reading.

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 – Medical Arts