Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Northeast Hickory

Our providers Dr. Jacques Moua, Dr. Rebecca Hatharasinghe, and Nurse Practicitioners Michael Faulkner and Kristin Gottry welcome you to their 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
Hepatitis-C Treatments DISCLAIMER: Varies by provider

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) 732-5550 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) 732-5550.
Click the orange “Book Now” button to complete the process of booking your appointment.

Dr. Jacques Moua grew up in Albemarle, NC and received a B.S. in Biological Life Science from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, where he was the valedictorian. He attended medical school at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Jacques completed his family medicine residency training at Northeast Medical Center in Concord, NC. With background knowledge in the Hmong language and culture, Dr. Moua is ready to extend his service to the area. He enjoys tennis, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Kristin graduated as part of the honor society at Frontier Nursing University in Versailles KY. She is a certified nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She is also a member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). Kristin enjoys spending time with her husband and two children by the pool as well as watching her children excel in archery and travel baseball.

A Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Michael Faulkner earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC and a Bachelor of Nursing Science from UNCC in Charlotte, NC.

Prior to joining Catawba Valley Health System, Michael was a Registered Nurse over the past 6 years in the Emergency Department setting, serving as both Charge Nurse and Star Preceptor. He wanted to become a Nurse Practitioner to better serve his patients by providing primary care needs to patients of all ages and ethnicities in his home community. He has a broad knowledge of patient experience and enjoys helping patients understand their medical care by keeping office visits patient-focused and easy to comprehend.

He is first a husband to his wife of 5 years and a dad to 3 beautiful children. He enjoys being a part of his church at Sandy Ridge Baptist, hiking in the outdoors, reading, and sipping on different types of coffee. He is committed to keeping our healthcare community safe and healthy.

Dr. Rebecca Hatharasinghe joins Catawba Valley Health System following her completion of the Vidant/ECU Family Medicine Residency Program. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, with a minor in Chemistry from University of North Carolina, Wilmington. She completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Campbell University.

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 – Northeast Hickory