Adult Primary Care

The Adult Primary Care program focuses on complete care. Our goal is overall wellness for our patients. It is important to get to know you and your health needs. So, we try very hard to make sure you always see the same health care provider.

Buncombe County offers a full line of services to meet your specific needs. We make it easy to get the care you need by having an on-site lab and pharmacy. You can get your exams, medical tests and most medicines during the same visit.

• Regular check ups, diagnosis, treatment
• Physical examinations
• Referral and follow-up
• Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program and
  Wise Woman Program
• Diabetes care & coumadin clinic
• Adult immunizations
• Medical management
• Laboratory testing
• Care for acute illnesses
• Patient education
• Free language assistance available

Mondy - Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm (Last appointment 4:00pm)

To schedule an appointment, call 250-5000. Sick or acute care appointments are usually scheduled within 24 hours. "Routine Care" (diabetes management, BP evaluation, etc.) may take a few days longer to be scheduled. In times of high demand for appointments, it may also take a little longer to get an appointment scheduled.

Established patients can speak with a registered nurse if they have questions, or need help in determining if they should see a doctor.

Clients requesting a physical exam for Immigration and Naturalization Services call 250-5000.

When you come in for an appointment at the Health Center, make sure to bring any insurance information you have including your Medicaid card or other insurance card. If you do not have insurance, please bring proof of your current income. This could be a recent pay stub, bank statement, or other document that shows your current household income. This is to help us determine what portion of the charges for your visit you may be asked to pay.

Also be sure to bring any Medical Records you may have. This will help us provide you with the best possible care.

Clients who come to the Health Center without an appointment are directed to a telephone in the lobby to access the scheduling center. If an appointment is not available, the patient (or parent) may speak to a Registered Nurse for advice.

Clinical services accept self-pay, Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. Most services are provided on a sliding fee scale and eligible participants may receive care at no charge (fees are based on family size and income).

Linda Tettambel, RN
Primary Care Clinic Coordinator
(828) 250-5000
linda.tettambel@buncombecounty.org

For a listing of county-wide programs & services offered by Buncombe County Government, please visit our Services For Adults section.