Catawba Valley Family Medicine – North Hickory

Dr. Steven Sanderson, Dr. Greg Brooks, Dr. Zuma Speakman, and Family Nurse Practitioner Boni Killian welcome you to their Family Medicine Practice. The top priority of the medical providers and their 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. We provide healthcare for men and women of all ages from newborns to great grandparents. Dr. Sanderson and Dr. Brooks manage acute and chronic illnesses, treat acute injuries, perform minor office surgeries and, when necessary, refer 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) 732-5350 to set up an appointment.

Choose the “Book An Appointment” button below
Choose primary care provider
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) 732-5350.
Click the orange “Book Now” button to complete the process of booking your appointment.

Boni Killian completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Winston-Salem University, she furthered her studies and graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a Masters in Science in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner, and she has also obtained her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Gardner-Webb University. Boni has over 6 years acute care experience with emphasis in emergency medicine and heart failure. She is actively involved with Catawba County Relay for Life and enjoys running, kayaking and hiking as well as playing with her goldendoodle, Gracie. She is a current member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

A native of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Dr. Brooks received his undergraduate bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia. He then received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Brooks went on to Columbia, SC to complete his internship and residency in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in conjunction with Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Brooks and his wife Janet have 4 children, who he enjoys spending time with. He’s an avid sports fan and especially enjoys rooting for his alma maters: the UVA Cavaliers and the WVU Mountaineers.

After receiving his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Dr. Sanderson completed his Family Practice residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Sanderson is board certified in Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He and his wife Eleanor have four children Jonah, Jordan, Jude and Josie. Dr. Sanderson’s personal interests include motorcycles, running and cycling.

Dr. Speakman is originally from central Ohio and received her Bachelors of Science at Miami University. She went on to earn her medical degree from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. Dr. Speakman is board certified with the American Board of Family Medicine after completing her residency at UPMC in Williamsport, PA. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and enjoys working with patients of all ages to work towards their heath goals. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, and attending farmers markets with her spouse and dog.

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 – North Hickory