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

Patients’ Perspective

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

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, MDKaren O ReeseDr. Marc B WestleDr. Julie Elizabeth Daniel
NephrologyNurse PractitionerInternal MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.8 
41 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Asheville , NCAsheville , NCAsheville , NCAsheville , NC
Med School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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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

Completed their residency at University Of North Carolina Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Word-Sims' NPI number is 1093710493.

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Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-Sims's office is located at 10 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC, 28801.
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Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-Sims is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville.

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