We've used AFC Hickory a few times now and each time has been great. From sick toddler to sick Mama…read morethey've always been very nice and helpful. Their wait times have each time has been less than 20 minutes and we've always been in and out within 60-80 minutes. There's times we can't do this with our primary doctor even with an appointment!

After rushing to AFC, due to metal shavings that shot into my eye during work. I was told by Paul…read morethe P.A., there was nothing visible that he could be seen, and that, "it probably cleared itself and just feels like there was a foreign object in my eye". Knowing I probably needed another opinion, I went to Graystone several days later and was treated by an amazing physician who found 4 total fragments lodged in my eye!. 2 larger pieces and 2 smaller ones offset from the center of my eye..I was told by the attending specialist he couldn't believe someone couldn't see the metal because it was so large in terms of objects in the eye, and could be visibly seen by basic observation. Not only was I carelessly cleared by Paul the P.A., but I also called to report the incident after my procedure at Graystone, and was told by AFC management, they would review the matter, and I would receive a phone call in a few days to find resolution for this issue.. Guess who is still waiting for that call a month later? You guessed it, I did!..I wouldn't recommend anyone taking their loved ones here and would most certainly advise against going to the facility if it is at all possible! Best of Luck to All!

I just moved to Maiden, NC in May, 2015. I am 73 and I picked up this germ. I was very sick and…read moredid not have a doctor here. I found FastMed on my computer. Went to Hickory and found the office. I expected clean and that is want I found. But it was the staff that impressed this sick old lady.Everyone from the front desk to the PA was professional, friendly, helpful, kind and caring. I was worried that I was going to die before I finished organizing my new garage. Thank you FastMed, Judge Rembert

I was and needed to be seen for sore throat and cold the doctor in there didn't do…read more anything for me was I the room for two seconds did not even take the time to see what was going on told me to go home and take. C Atrso and take it clatrin sinus got charged for the doctor was two hundred dollars and ended up got ng going to another doctor I recommended him to be a doctor there to take g more your m,0neyerery bad doctor v

Fast, friendly, efficient. In three visits, the same strong level of service. Two of three we got…read morethe immediate help we needed but on the third time, we got a fast answer, which was "go to a regular ER." Which we promptly did. They were even awesome enough to refund our copay, since they could not actually help... I highly recommend this place for urgent care.

What a joke of an urgent care. Very Lackluster, the doctor doesn't take anything serious. I could…read morebarely walk without pain in my leg and the doctor said I was totally okay.

Chasity was amazing!!!! She was very professional and friendly at the same time. It was the best…read moredot physical that I had! Thank you so much!!!!

My husband went to get a DOT physical and sat waiting forever and then an hour and half later a…read moreyoung PA comes in and tells him he has to have a stress test to return to work. He wasn't returning to work immediately after a procedure. He's had CDLs since 2015 and never been told he has to do this. He has cardiac clearance. The most aggravating part is he was the ONLY person in the place and had to wait this long!! Ridiculous and poor customer service. As a nurse myself I expect better service than was received. Yet he was charged for the exam that consisted of her listening to his heart and asking a few questions. She needs more training clearly. When you have to go to the FAQ page to get your information. Will not be returning and don't recommend such an incompetent place. Provider was young and clueless! Went to another provider in town and was in and out the same day within 30 mins.

I have always experienced quality care at this practice. I regard the PA Paris a very knowledgeable…read moreperson, and trusted for excellent health issues. I wouldn't want anyone else.

I have had excellent care with Catawba medical center. I feel that they were very attentive to my…read moreneeds as a patient, very professional and polite and worked fast to help me in my situation. I have been to the emergency room a few times for extremely bad blood pressure and they were on top of my treatment to help prevent a cardiac event. I am thankful for their support and continued care.

My husband has been twice now to see Kurth, PA here at this practice. She is phenomenal! Love…read moreher... will definitely keep returning. She really listens well, takes her time, makes the patient feel important and well cared for. Why the low rating? Because Dr. Bowen himself and EVERY OTHER staff member have zero personality, zero bedside manner. I have been treated with condensation and general disregard. Where do I go now? Mountain View Urgent Care - the exact opposite... EVERYONE was wonderful, clean, quick, friendly - EXCELLENT in every way. The address for this office is actually: 2365 Springs Road Northeast Hickory, NC 28601-3067 (828) 325-0950

I was ok with them until they closed without telling anyone. Very unprofessional , no call or a…read moreletter in the mail. I found out right before Christmas. No reason why they closed. A big pile of BULL SHIT as far as I am concerned.

I have been to the Hickory Minute Clinic a few times for shots, and have had some good experiences…read morewith the NPs. However, after my visit in January, I will never go back to this or any Minute Clinic. I went with some sort of respiratory illness with wheezing, extended coughing/choking sessions (like 20 minutes non-stop), and feeling weak/tired. I explained all of this to the NP (who I had never seen there before), and she basically listened to my lungs, and took my temp and blood oxygen levels, and did not test for Covid, RSV, or flu. She diagnosed me as basically fine and gave me a prescription for Tessalon pearls and sent me on my way. I had to turn around and go to another local urgent care the next day, where the PA was very concerned about me. She did all of the basics plus tests and took a chest X-ray and was able to diagnose what I had. (The chest X-ray also showed that I had an elevated diaphragm from all of the coughing.) I had to go on steroids, antibiotics, and prescription cough medicine and decongestant. CVS Minute Clinic charged me $649 for a completely useless visit, while the other urgent care charged under $280 (including the chest X-ray). Removing the cost of the X-ray, CVS Minute charged me more than three times what the other (good, useful) urgent care charged me for the basic visit. I'm not sure what happened to the CVS Minute Clinics, but I wouldn't recommend them to anyone unless you want to pay a fortune for a useless visit.

From the owner: MinuteClinic® in HICKORY is a healthcare clinic offering patient services 7-days a week. Our…read morehealthcare services range from screenings, vaccinations, physicals, sinus infections, bug bites, TB testing, splinters, pink eye, flu shots, ear infections, STD testing and treatment, mental health counseling, and much more. MinuteClinic providers are board-certified and trained to provide you and your family with the care you need. If you are feeling too sick to come into your local medical clinic, you can schedule a virtual care appointment and receive a consultation from the comfort of your home.

Emerge ortho helped me get my shoulder pain diagnosed. They did treat me as much as allowed for…read morepain...after an mri, the real problem was revealed and repaired surgically.

I cannot say better things about this place. I was seen yesterday for the severe back pain I've…read morebeen dealing with for months, and I FINALLY got an answer. I walked in, demanding an X-ray- they delivered, and they found out the problem so quickly! I have been to the HOSPITAL for the pain, and they missed the issue in my spine, but I'm amazed at how fast these guys found it, did their best to manage my pain for the time being, and gave me so much useful & helpful info! The care I received was top notch, professional and non-judgmental. I was almost in tears and wanted to hug the doctor, because finally I feel like my pain will be getting a lot better. I'm so happy I chose to become a patient here!