Dr. David W. Weisgerber has been in medical practice in
the
city of Hickory since 1987. He has been a member of the medical
staff
at Frye Regional Medical Center since that time. He
specializes
in adult medical diseases and their treatment as well as consulting
with
his patients on prevention of disease and healthier living. He
admits
his patients to Frye Regional Medical Center and manages both routine
and
emergency medical conditions at that facility.
Dr. Weisgerber received his Doctor of Medicine
degree
from Medical College of Ohio, Toledo Ohio. His
postgraduate
training in Internal Medicine was completed at Johns Hopkins
Medical
Institutions, Baltimore, Md. Dr. Weisgerber is a member of
the
American
Society of Internal Medicine and has received ongoing medical
continuing
education through that professional organization. Prior to
studying
medicine Dr. Weisgerber attended Xavier University, Cincinnati,
Ohio, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural
Sciences.
Dr. Weisgerber maintains that an important aspect of
the
practice of medicine is the communication between the doctor and his
patients.
For this reason, Dr. Weisgerber does not utilize a physician assistant
as a substitute for his individual interaction with the patient.
This distinguishes his practice from many in the area and ensures the
opportunity
for each patient to address their concerns with the doctor at every
office
visit.
Location:
The office is located in Hickory, N.C., in the Viewmont
section.
On 10th Avenue N.E., it is easily accessibly from Hwy 127 by turning
between
Yesterday's and the Texaco service station. Map
to Office
About the Practice:
Hours are by appointment at (828) 327-9898. The
practice
includes the treatment of routine adult ailments such as the common
cold,
flu, food poisoning, pneumonia and urinary tract infections, screening
for common adult medical diseases such as diabetes, thyroid conditions,
heart disease, kidney disorders, asthma and emphysema, cancers and
disorders
of the intestinal tract. Patients are managed with chronic medical
disorders
such as arthritis, headache and back disorders. Depression and
anxiety
disorders are treated. Supportive treatment of cigarette,
alcohol,
and drug abuse is provided.
Dr. Weisgerber makes every effort to treat medical
conditions
without the use of medications but, when necessary, uses prescription
medication
for his patients with a care to its expense and potential side
effects.
Alternative/Complementary Medicine is made available to patients as the
need arises.
Insurance:
Dr. Weisgerber is a member of the Piedmont Health
Alliance,
a professional association active in the western piedmont area in
securing
provider contracts with local businesses for their health care
insurance
needs. Most insurance plans are accepted and the office will make
every reasonable effort to assist patients with their insurance
concerns.
Patients may confirm that they may see Dr. Weisgerber under their
insurance
plan by contacting the office at (828) 327-9898. For those
patients
without insurance or with non participating insurance policies, special
arrangements are made available on an individual basis.
