29 Critical Care Physicians Found in Conover, NC

We found 29 Critical Care Physicians available in Conover, NC with an average 4 stars across 95 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 18 Critical Care Physicians listed are accepting new patients and 17 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Peter Tyler Alford, MD

Pulmonology
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Conover, NC1.0 mi
"Dr. Alford saved my life about 6 years ago. I was in Fry Hospital with the Flu and Pneumonia. For three days I was totally out of it." View Profile

Dr. Richard William Pomerantz, MD

Critical Care Medicine
33 years exp
Hickory, NC4.3 mi
"Dr Pomerantz is a very caring and supportive Doctor!! He is always professional and has a great bedside manner about him." View Profile

Dr. Sever Catalin Surdulescu, MD

Critical Care Medicine
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC5.7 mi
"Dr Surdulescu and staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. Was able to be seen quickly and very happy with the outcome." View Profile

Dr. Mary Olivia Polk, MD

Pulmonology
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC5.9 mi
"Unusually kind and knowledgeable. Very positive attitude and very professional!" View Profile

Dr. Steven Michael Tomski

Pulmonology
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC7.0 mi
"Thank you Mr Tomski for finding the fugus infection in my mothers lungs...the meds cleared her cough of 2 years...when no one else could figure it out..EXCELLENT JOB" View Profile

Dr. Kathy Tingle Wilson, MD

Pulmonology
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC4.3 mi

Dr. Mark Richard Brady, MD

Pulmonology
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC8.5 mi
"Best lung doctor around. Kind & thorough. Takes time to answer questions & explain things." View Profile

Dr. Daniel Edward Anderson, MD

Pulmonology
40 years exp
Hickory, NC5.4 mi
Dr. Daniel Edward Anderson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC. He has 40 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Franklin Riley Mcguire, MD

Pulmonology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC5.9 mi
Dr. Franklin Riley Mcguire, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Lenoir, NC and Hickory, NC(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Mykah Payne Wike, AGAC-NP

Geriatric Medicine
Hickory, NC9.2 mi
Mykah Payne Wike, AGAC-NP is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Valdese, NC. View Profile

Dr. Milton L Mcpherson

Internal Medicine
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC3.4 mi
Dr. Milton L Mcpherson is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Richmond, VA and Lumberton, NC(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Tara Leigh Taylor, MD

Critical Care Medicine
28 years exp
Hickory, NC3.4 mi
Dr. Tara Leigh Taylor, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Casper, WY and Billings, MT(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Scott Randall Dryzer, MD

Pulmonology
39 years exp
Hickory, NC7.0 mi
"I have no reservations about recommending Dr Dryzer. He was very professional, listens carefully, and was willing to spend the time answering questions." View Profile

Dr. Anil K Gollapudi, MD

Internal Medicine
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC8.5 mi
"This is my rating the last 2 times I have took my father. He always checks and double checks everything on my father and checks to make sure that he is seeing all his doctors." View Profile

Karen Denise Lum

Nurse Practitioner
Hickory, NC3.4 mi
Karen Denise Lum is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC. Her specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Heather Lynn Spencer

Nurse Practitioner
Hickory, NC3.4 mi
Heather Lynn Spencer is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. View Profile

Dr. Jonathan David Plitman, MD

Pulmonology
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC8.5 mi
Dr. Jonathan David Plitman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Salisbury, NC. He has 42 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lisa Ann Robinson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC4.0 mi
Dr. Lisa Ann Robinson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Hickory, NC and Hickory, NC. View Profile

Dr. Matthew Levi Fowler, MD

Critical Care Medicine
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC4.3 mi
Dr. Matthew Levi Fowler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. He has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Mohammad Fayez Ben Azel Rujubali, MD

Pulmonology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC4.3 mi
Dr. Mohammad Fayez Ben Azel Rujubali, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. He has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David Alan Lowry, MD

Hospital Medicine
38 years exp
Hickory, NC7.0 mi
Dr. David Alan Lowry, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. He has 38 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Holly Capitano Desena, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC5.3 mi
Dr. Holly Capitano Desena, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Hickory, NC and Rock Hill, SC. She has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Karol Annetta Richards, MD

Critical Care Medicine
32 years exp
Hickory, NC7.0 mi
Dr. Karol Annetta Richards, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Naveed Hussain Shah, MD

Pulmonology
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC7.0 mi
Dr. Naveed Hussain Shah, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Baltimore, MD and Randallstown, MD(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stacy Ann Friesner

Nurse Practitioner
Hickory, NC7.0 mi
Dr. Stacy Ann Friesner is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC. Her specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. John Albert Dew, MD

Critical Care Medicine
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC7.0 mi
Dr. John Albert Dew, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Hickory, NC and Hickory, NC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Joseph Vincent Lamar, MD

Critical Care Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC7.0 mi
Dr. Joseph Vincent Lamar, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with other offices in Opelousas, LA and Omaha, NE(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Amanda Leigh Williams

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Hickory, NC8.1 mi
Amanda Leigh Williams is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. View Profile

Joshua Quintin Crocker Osborne

Nurse Practitioner
Hickory, NC8.5 mi
Joshua Quintin Crocker Osborne is a health care provider primarily located in Hickory, NC, with another office in Hickory, NC. View Profile

What is a Critical Care Physician and How Can They Help You?

A critical care specialist manages severely ill patients experiencing life-threatening conditions in intensive care settings. These physicians coordinate complex care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and organ support systems.

After medical school and a primary residency (anesthesiology, internal medicine, or surgery), intensivists complete a one- to two-year critical care fellowship focusing on mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic management, and multi-system support.

A Critical Care Doctor's responsibilities encompass:

  • Specializes in life-threatening conditions with multi-system involvement
  • Leads ICU teams, operates life support technology, analyzes complex clinical data, makes urgent therapeutic decisions
  • Manages respiratory compromise, distributive shock, multiple organ dysfunction, severe trauma, and postoperative critical illness
  • Provides mechanical ventilation, intensive monitoring, advanced life support, and comprehensive pharmacologic management
  • Also called: ICU specialist, critical care physician, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Critical Care Physician in Conover who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Critical Care Physicians in Conover who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Critical Care Physicians in Conover who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Critical Care Physicians providing telehealth services in Conover. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Critical Care Physicians in Conover?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Critical Care Physicians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Critical Care Physician in Conover?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Conover. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Critical Care Physicians in Conover have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Conover. This helps you find a Critical Care Physician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Critical Care Physicians in Conover without calling?
Search for Critical Care Physicians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Critical Care Physician in Conover with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Critical Care Physicians in Conover. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Critical Care Physician in Conover?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Critical Care Physician.
How can I locate a Critical Care Physician in Conover who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Critical Care Physicians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Critical Care Physician in Conover who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Critical Care Physicians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Critical Care Physicians who work there.

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