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Iredell Physician Network, a part of Iredell Health System, announced the opening of Iredell General Surgery on Monday.
Dr. Richard A. Cheek III will begin seeing patients ages 14 and older at his practice on E. Broad Street in Statesville by mid-October.
A graduate of the University of Georgia, Cheek attended medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, and completed his residency in general surgery at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pa. He is board certified in general surgery and certified in DaVinci robotic surgery.
Cheek chose his specialty because of his passion for hands-on work and helping others. His goal for patients is to solve their issue as quickly as possible with the least amount of risk.
“I am a straight shooter and will speak plainly without using confusing or unnecessary medical jargon,” said Cheek. “My job is to share what I have learned with my patients regarding disease pathology, treatment options, and risks and benefits, then determine the best treatment plan together.”
Cheek is happily married and has three dogs: two Weimaraners and one Vizsla. He enjoys woodworking and is a car enthusiast.
LEARN MORE
Iredell General Surgery is accepting new referrals. The office is located at 1540 E. Broad Street, Suite A, Statesville. Visit IredellGeneralSurgery.com.
About Iredell Health System
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital; Iredell Davis Medical Center; Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital; Iredell Mooresville; Iredell Home Health; Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center; Community and Corporate Wellness; Occupational Medicine; the Iredell Physician Network and more. Iredell Memorial Hospital is the largest nonprofit hospital in Iredell County. The comprehensive healthcare organization has 391 licensed beds; more than 2,000 employees; and has approximately 365 healthcare providers representing various specialties. Centers of excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. The health system’s Iredell Mooresville campus is home to the area’s only 24-hour urgent care facility, as well as an ambulatory surgery center, imaging center, rehabilitation services, and physician practices. The mission of Iredell Health System is to inspire wellbeing. For a comprehensive list of services and programs, visit www.iredellhealth.org.