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North Carolina Specialty Hospital

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital has 18 licensed beds, 9 observation beds, 4 operating rooms, and 5 procedure rooms to accommodate both inpatient and outpatient surgery. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery, joint replacement.

North Carolina Specialty Hospital, being a physician-owned medical facility, has the means to provide the specialized care and resources to best fit the needs of the patients we serve. With highly skilled physicians and nurses, the hospital strives to maintain a 4:1 patient/nurse ratio, while providing them with the utmost standards of care and patient satisfaction.

North Carolina Specialty Hospital’s staff of expertly trained physicians will continue to break new ground using cutting-edge procedures in sports medicine and reconstructive surgery. This commitment to advancement helps the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

It is the Mission of North Carolina Specialty Hospital to provide the highest quality inpatient and outpatient surgical care to our patients, in a cost effective manner that allows the physicians and the patient’s active involvement in directing the care that is delivered, while providing the community in which we serve another choice in health care delivery.

Our Vision is to be the healthcare leader in medical and surgical care delivery based on Quality Outcomes, Customer Service, Cost Efficiency

Our Values

Customer Service – A commitment to achieve excellence by providing services in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner through and ongoing evaluation for improvement.

Respect & Dignity – Showing high regard for the opinions and ideas of self and others. Remaining open minded to individual’s beliefs, differences and goals.

Attitude – “Positive CAN DO attitude” Communicate a message of concern, compassion, and the awareness of the needs of others. Practice active listening during communication.

Financial Strength – Always being cost conscious, while providing the best possible care available, allows us to remain a business partner and partner in the community

Teamwork – To fortify a workforce by creating and sustaining a culture that promotes accountability, honesty, diversity, equality and inclusion.

Rev. February 2021

Our Partners:

Partnership Disclosure Statement

Your physician has chosen to refer you to North Carolina Specialty Hospital for medical service. He/She has selected North Carolina Specialty Hospital because of our facility’s ability to provide the highest quality health care to our patients and community.

We would like to inform you that the following physicians maintain a direct or indirect ownership interest in this facility:

  • Julian M. Aldridge, III, MD
  • Alexander Barsam, MD
  • James Bowers, MD
  • Karl Bowman, MD
  • Mark Burt, MD
  • David Dellaero, MD
  • Asra Firozvi, MD
  • Brett Gilbert, MD
  • Sarah Grace, MD
  • William Hage, MD
  • Matthew Hannibal, MD
  • Alexia Hernandez-Soria, MD
  • Sarah Hodges, MD
  • Kevin Hueman, MD
  • Gregory Hulka, MD
  • Milton James, MD
  • Paul Kerner, MD
  • Marshall Kuremsky, MD
  • Franklin Li, MD
  • Michael Madsen, MD
  • Jimmy Mali, MD
  • Michael Merz, MD
  • David Musante, MD
  • Brad Novey, MD
  • Benjamin Oberman, MD
  • Dwight Perry, MD
  • Michael Ransone, MD
  • Lucas Romine, MD
  • Shepherd Rosenblum, MD
  • Richard Rutherford, MD
  • David Sappenfield, MD
  • Steven Shaw, MD
  • Daniel Simon, MD
  • Carl Smith, MD
  • John Solic, MD
  • Ryan Takenaga, MD
  • Nicholas Viens, MD
  • Deitra Williams-Toone, MD
  • Joseph Wilson, MD
  • Kathy Yu, MD

You are advised that you may select another facility for medical services you require, although your physician may/may not have clinical privileges at the facility of your choice.

Rev. April 2023

Awards & Recognition

As a hospital of specialty surgery, North Carolina Specialty Hospital is proud to be recognized both locally among North Carolina hospitals and nationally for our patient and surgical care and leading surgical expertise. Here are just a few of our valued awards.

Patient Testimonials

North Carolina Specialty Hospital is dedicated to providing the most exceptional patient care and surgical services among hospitals in North Carolina. That’s why we pride ourselves on positive stories from our patients like these.

This was by far the best hospital stay I’ve ever had. The staff is as prompt and caring as any ever. I have spent days in other hospitals and this one is different. The care I had was excellent the facility is modern and up-to date.

- Patient Survey 2023, Facebook User/Review 2023

My husband had a full hip replacement. The attention to detail was fantastic. From check in, to ordering custom meals for him and myself during our entire three day stay. There was never a time that someone did not ask “what else can we do for you”? Hands down, this was a wonder experience!

- Patient Survey 2023, Facebook User/Review 2023

I just had back surgery here and all I can say is wow!!! Excellent experience with excellent staff. I highly recommend this place for your surgical needs.

- Patient Survey 2023, Facebook User/Review 2023

Quality care provided by caring dedicated nurses and Dr. Phillip Shadduck today. Best care ever! I highly recommend NC Specialty Hospital.

- Patient Survey 2023, Facebook User/Review 2023

I received excellent care here & would certainly use them again if needed.

- Patient Survey 2021

Clean facility, great hospitable and staff. The kitchen staff as well as their food is nothing short of excellent

- Google 2021

This was by far the best hospital stay I’ve ever had. The staff is as prompt and caring as any ever. I have spent days in other hospitals and this one is different. The care I had was excellent the facility is modern and up-to date

- Facebook Review 2021

I thank the doctors nurses & anesthesiologists & others, for keeping me safe through the procedure. Yes I would recommend NCSH to someone who need this type of help. (Thank you)

- Patient Survey 2021

I had a major back surgery at this hospital which was very difficult to go through, however, my overall experience was great. I felt cared for and was treated well by everyone I interacted with. Would definitely use this hospital again.

- Caredash 2021

I recently had a tonsillectomy here, and was blown away by how friendly everyone was from the Dr who performed my procedure to the pre-op nurses, anesthesiologist, post-op nurse, and check in folks. They do take care of their patients here.

- Google 2021

Had my hip replaced and the staff was wonderful. Very caring… professional people. Highly recommend it.

- Caredash 2021

I was cared for in a very caring way by special people!

- Facebook Review 2021

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