Published on March 30, 2026

Expanded Access: Avery Specialty Clinic Opens in Linville

UNC Health Appalachian is pleased to announce the opening of Avery Specialty Clinic, bringing expanded access to specialized care for residents of Avery County and surrounding communities.

Located within Sloop Medical Office Plaza, 436 Hospital Drive, Suite 110 in Linville, Avery Specialty Clinic offers both Women’s Health and AppGastro services in one convenient location—enhancing access to high-quality, specialty care close to home.

“To improve the health of our communities, we must continue to expand access to specialized care in the places people live and work,” said Nathan Nipper, CEO of UNC Health Appalachian. “Avery Specialty Clinic reflects that commitment by bringing essential women’s health and gastroenterology services closer to home for the High Country.”

To celebrate, the community is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 4 at noon.

Women’s Health services at the clinic provide comprehensive gynecologic and women’s healthcare, including well-woman exams, preventive screenings, contraception and family planning counseling, preconception care, prenatal care and pregnancy monitoring, as well as postpartum support and screenings.

AppGastro brings specialized gastroenterology services to Avery County, offering treatment for a range of digestive conditions, including acid reflux, indigestion, bloating, gallbladder disorders, abdominal pain, constipation, and more.

By offering these services locally, Avery Specialty Clinic helps reduce the need for patients to travel outside the county for specialty care, supporting UNC Health Appalachian’s mission to improve access and outcomes across the region.

Services Offered

Women’s Health

  • Well-woman exams
  • Preventive screenings
  • Contraception and family planning counseling
  • Preconception counseling and comprehensive prenatal care
  • Pregnancy monitoring, including ultrasound and genetic screening
  • Postpartum care, breastfeeding support, and postpartum depression screening

Gastroenterology (AppGastro)

  • Acid reflux/heartburn
  • Constipation and diarrhea
  • Colon polyps
  • Diverticulitis/diverticulosis
  • Rectal bleeding and hemorrhoids
  • Indigestion, nausea, and bloating
  • Abdominal pain