Novant Health preserves specialty surgical services in western North Carolina

Novant Health Surgical Partners opened Nov. 8

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to announce the opening of Novant Health Surgical Partners at 80 Peachtree Road, Suite 210 in Asheville. The clinic opened in partnership with local surgeons:

-       Dr. Paul Ahearne

-       Dr. Colin Bird

-       Dr. Benjamin Deschner

-       Dr. Ioanna Mazotas

-       Dr. Melissa Zoumberos

“Our surgery group cares deeply about this community, and we are thrilled to quickly return to caring for this region as part of Novant Health,” said Dr. Paul Ahearne, Novant Health Surgical Partners. “By joining this North Carolina-based, not-for-profit health system, we are able to ensure our community maintains access to the excellent specialty care for which our team is known.”

The surgeons at Novant Health Surgical Partners specialize in surgical oncology, breast, colorectal and endocrine surgery, as well as general surgery. Specialized services include robotic surgery and colonoscopy.

“We are thrilled to have this group of beloved and trusted physicians join our organization,” said Patrick Easterling, senior vice president of consumer operations, Novant Health. “Last year, we committed to find new ways to expand health care services and choices in western North Carolina, and our teams have been diligently working to make that a reality. We are extremely optimistic about our future here.”

In the last six months, Novant Health expanded its urgent care services into western North Carolina with three Novant Health-GoHealth urgent care centers in Black Mountain and Asheville. The health system also has an imaging center in Asheville, Open MRI.

Novant Health Surgical Partners is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Surgeons are available 24/7 for hospital and emergency patients. For more information call 828-378-5600 or visit NovantHealth.org/SurgicalPartnersBiltmore.

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