Catawba Valley Health System Announces the Addition of Horizon Surgical Specialists

LENOIR, NC – Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) has announced the addition of Horizon Surgical Specialists in Lenoir to its medical group. The name of the practice has been changed to Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery – Horizon effective September 13, 2024.

All services, staff and medical staff will continue with the practice, and the location remains the same at 125 Hospital Ave NW Suite 200-C in Lenoir, NC. The providers at the practice are Peter N. Purcell, MD, vascular surgeon, Sara “Ashley” Albrecht, FNP, and Teri Lee, FNP. Phone and fax numbers have changed, however. The new phone number is (828) 732-7500, and the new fax number is (828) 732-7501.

Dennis Johnson, president and CEO of CVHS, said, “This is an extraordinary addition to our medical group and our health system. Dr. Purcell and his team of providers are well-established in their community and enjoy tremendous reputations. This addition represents exciting growth for us outside of Catawba County and will only enhance our efforts in offering the best care possible to our community and our region.”

Johnson added, “We’re excited to add a highly trained team of providers, nurses and technicians who deliver the very best patient care and experience—offering their knowledge, expertise and personal attention to every patient before, during and after each procedure.”

Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery – Horizon will continue to offer a wide variety of vascular conditions in an outpatient environment. Services include treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), varicose veins treatment, treatment for uterine fibroids, varicoceles treatment and more.

Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery – Horizon becomes the sixth CVHS specialty practice, joining Catawba Valley Cardiology, Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery, Catawba Valley Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Catawba Valley Foot & Ankle Center, and Catawba Valley Surgery & Cancer Center.

Those specialty practices join with 17 primary care practices comprising CVHS’ Catawba Valley Medical Group.