Summary

Dr. Badescu graduated from the Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Tirgu-Mures in 1997. She works in HICKORY, NC and 2 other locations and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Badescu is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center and Unc Health Blue Ridge Morganton.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • speaks Arabic, English
  • Metropolitan Hospital Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu has 4 locations

Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu

1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101HICKORY, NC 28602

Unc Health Blue Ridge Morganton

2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655

Catawba Valley Medical Center

810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602

Fresenius Kidney Care Newton

3802 Startown RdNewton, NC 28658
Mon5:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue5:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed5:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu5:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri5:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat5:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
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Speaks Arabic, English
HICKORY , NCGreenville , SCHickory , NCStatesville , NC
Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Tirgu-Mures Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu 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

29 Years Experience

Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Tirgu-Mures in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Badescu's NPI number is 1013289271.

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Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center, and Unc Health Blue Ridge Morganton.
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What languages does Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu speak?
Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu speaks Arabic and English.
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