Elk River Medical

Family and Internal Medicine in Banner Elk!

Elk River Medical has proudly served the Avery County medical community since opening in Banner Elk in 1990. As a trusted primary care provider, our team offers comprehensive preventive care and personalized management of chronic conditions for patients of all ages.

We provide a full spectrum of primary care services, including women’s health, pediatrics, and ongoing care for seniors and older adults. From acute/ sick visits and routine wellness visits to long-term health management, Elk River Medical is committed to supporting the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout Banner Elk and the surrounding Avery County area.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized Elk River Medical Associates as a Tier 3 Patient Centered Medical Home.

Flu Vaccine Clinics

All day on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons

Call for an appointment. You do not have to be a patient to receive a flu shot.

Sliding Fee Payment Schedule

A sliding fee payment schedule is now an option for patients of Elk River Medical.

For more information, contact Patient Financial Services at (828) 262-4111 or email Melissa.Daniels@unchealth.unc.edu or Teresa.Barrier@unchealth.unc.edu

Primary Care & Routine Care

  • Acute/sick visits
  • ADHD evaluation & management
  • Annual wellness exams
  • Asthma care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Chronic disease management
  • Depression & anxiety care
  • Dermatology
  • Newborn care
  • Pediatric & adolescent care
  • Primary care & preventive visits
  • Sports physicals

Women's Health

  • Birth control & sexual health
  • Endometrial biopsy
  • Family planning
  • Gynecology
  • IUD placement & removal
  • Nexplanon placement & removal
  • Obstetrics
  • Osteoporosis management
  • Menopause care
  • Postpartum care
  • Prenatal care
  • Well-woman exams

Procedural & Specialty Services

  • Carpal tunnel injections
  • CMC joint injections (hand/thumb)
  • Cyst excisions
  • Ganglion cyst aspirations/injections
  • Incision & drainage of abscesses/cysts
  • Knee injections & aspirations
  • Lipoma excisions
  • Skin biopsies (punch & shave)
  • Skin cancer excisions
  • Skin tag removal
  • Toenail removal
  • Trigger finger injections
  • Trigger point injections
  • Trochanteric bursa injections

Location & Hours

Contact Information

Elk River Medical

Elk River Medical 150 Park Ave. Banner Elk, NC 28604
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  • Main Phone: 828-386-2500
  • Fax: 828-386-2501

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed

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