Top-rated Cardiac Care
For residents of Greeneville and Greene County, Takoma Regional Hospital, a member of Wellmont Health System is the gateway to Top Rated Cardiac Care. Takoma is home to Greeneville’s first full time, Board Certified Cardiologist. Dr. Gregory Uhl (423) 278-1825 is part of Cardiovascular Associates the regions largest and most talented group of Cardiologists. Having Dr. Uhl here will make a positive difference in the cardiac health of Greeneville and Greene County by offering excellent care here at home with less need to travel out of the area.
Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, the flagship of Wellmont Health System has been recognized as No. 1 in Tennessee – and among the top 10 percent in the nation – for cardiology care in 2010, according to a study by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare rating organization.
Holston Valley has also been twice named one of America’s Top 100 Heart Hospitals, a significant designation that is a result of the facility’s superior patient outcomes, quicker recovery times and shorter lengths of stay. Top 100 hospitals not only produce the best clinical outcomes for cardiovascular care in less time, but also treat heart patients at a lower cost!
Holston Valley has long been a leader in cardiac services. The hospital was the site of the region’s first open-heart surgery in 1979, and the facility has been nationally recognized for its exemplary door-to-balloon times for heart-attack patients.
Bristol Regional Medical Center, another member of the Wellmont Health System performs off-pump coronary bypass surgery. This technique speeds patient recovery times and has fewer complications.
Wellmont Health System hospitals, which include Takoma Regional, have partnered with the leading physician practices in our communities to create the Regional Heartcare Network—an integrated approach to cardiovascular care that spans from preventive care to the latest in surgical treatments. With the most innovative technology and life-saving services available, our team stands ready to diagnose and treat these and other heart-related illnesses:
- Myocardial infarction
- Cardiomyophathy and heart failure
- Irregular heartbeats
- Chest pain
- Acute coronary syndrome
