Special to IFN

Carolina Specialty Care, a highly respected multi-specialty medical practice located on Old Mocksville Road in Statesville, has joined Iredell Health System, effective January 26. The practice will now be known as Iredell Carolina Specialty.

Iredell Carolina Specialty began in 1993 as Carolina Primary & Urgent Care, retaining a wide variety of primary and specialty care providers across several locations. Currently, the practice is home to four specialties and eight skilled providers who see nearly 200 patients each day.

“We deeply respect the impact that Iredell Carolina Specialty has made on the community over the last three decades,” shared John Green, Iredell Health System president & CEO. “Our shared values make this a natural fit, and patients will continue to see the clinicians they trust, now supported by the full resources we have to offer. This furthers our mission to keep healthcare local.”

Iredell Health welcomes the following providers to its Iredell Physician Network team:

Internal Medicine

♦ Debra A. Szostak, MD
♦ Lori Foster, FNP-C

Rheumatology

♦ Bob Wodecki, MD
♦ Ashley Wodecki Tipper, PA-C
♦ Alyssa Head, PA-C

Pain & Addiction

♦ Norm Carlson, PA-C

Pain Management

♦ Darshan B. Patel, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) – Pain Management

♦ Jerome T. Watson, MD

“Our priority has been and always will be our patients,” said Dr. Bob Wodecki, board-certified rheumatologist. “Partnering with Iredell Health System ensures the continuity of great care for years to come.”

Dr. Jerome T. Watson shared similar sentiments.

“This decision was made with our patients in mind, strengthening healthcare for the community as a whole. Aligning with Iredell Health is the right choice, and I look forward to the future,” he said.

LEARN MORE

For more information, visit iredellcarolinaspecialty.com, or call 704-872-8711.

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; over 2,200 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.

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