Summary

Dr. Word-Sims graduated from the Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine in 1985. Dr. Word-Sims works in Asheville, NC and 1 other location and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Word-Sims is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 41 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of North Carolina Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-Sims has 2 locations

Mountain Kidney & Hypertension Associates PA

10 Mcdowell StAsheville, NC 28801
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Davita Hendersonville Dialysis

1250 7th Ave EHendersonville, NC 28792
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed

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Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-Sims, MDDr. Brian Scott ZimmermanDr. Michael Barton BakerDr. Dorcas Mae Hough
NephrologyInternal MedicineInternal MedicinePublic Health & General Preventive Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.8 
41 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Asheville , NCFairview , NCAsheville , NCCLYDE , NC
Med School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-Sims

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-Sims has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-Sims has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of North Carolina Health System

Medical School

Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Dr. Winfield Word-Sims is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville.
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