CVMG - Catawba Valley Medical Group

08/29/2025

Yesterday, Catawba Valley Foot & Ankle Center celebrated College Colors Day! Staff wore t-shirts representing their schools of choice, including App State, WVU, UNC, and Harvard.

College Colors Day is an annual national event fans wear their college's colors and apparel to show school pride and commemorate the start of the collegiate sports season. Established in 2005, the day aims to promote the spirit of higher education and college traditions.

To learn more about Catawba Valley Foot & Ankle Center, visit CatawbaValleyHealth.org/FootandAnkle.

08/28/2025

REMINDER - HOLIDAY HOURS: All of our Catawba Valley Medical Group Practices have an upcoming closing on Monday, September 1st for the Labor Day Holiday.

Please make sure that your regular medicines are refilled prior to this date for any medications that you may need during the Holiday closure.

Also, as a reminder, our Doctor on Call will be available but does not generally prescribe antibiotics, and controlled substances will not be able to be filled.

Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday.

08/25/2025

Dr. Andrew Chesson is now welcoming new patients at Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Maiden, which is located at 137 Island Ford Road in Maiden!

Prior to completing his residency at Louisiana State (Lafayette) University in Family Practice, Dr. Chesson received his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Chesson is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and both the Catawba County and North Carolina Medical Societies.

Call our Maiden location at (828) 732-5000, or visit CatawbaValleyHealth.org/Maiden to submit a new patient appointment request.

Our providers welcome you to their Family Medicine practice. The top priority of our providers and staff is helping you and your loved ones prevent illness and maintain physical and emotional well-being by providing medical care and recommending healthy lifestyle choices. Our practice manages acute....

08/25/2025

HOLIDAY HOURS: All of our Catawba Valley Medical Group Practices have an upcoming closing on Monday, September 1st for the Labor Day Holiday.

Please make sure that your regular medicines are refilled prior to this date for any medications that you may need during the Holiday closure.

Also, as a reminder, our Doctor on Call will be available but does not generally prescribe antibiotics, and controlled substances will not be able to be filled.

Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday.

08/21/2025

Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) welcomed Gregory Diamonti, MD, FACG, to its newest specialty care practice, Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley.

Dr. Diamonti is a board-certified gastroenterologist with 23 years of experience and a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Most recently, Dr. Diamonti practiced in the Boone area. Prior to that, he was a physician with Gastroenterology Associates in Hickory for 18 years.

Dr. Diamonti joins Doctors Caroll Koscheski, John Meier, Gaa Richardson, Kristen Mussari, Disha Shah, Bradley Zins, Behnam Laderian, and Devan Patel in the medical group.

“It is a privilege to welcome Dr. Gregory Diamonti to Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley,” said Mariane Carna, president of CVHS’ Catawba Valley Medical Group. “With nearly 30 years of experience in gastroenterology and a distinguished record of excellence in patient care, Dr. Diamonti brings invaluable expertise to our practice and the community we serve. His deep roots in the region, combined with his collaborative, patient-centered approach, reflect our mission to deliver exceptional, coordinated care. Working alongside our team of leading GI specialists, Dr. Diamonti will help strengthen our commitment to advancing treatment and innovation in digestive health for the benefit of our patients and their families.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Diamonti back to our practice,” added Stacey Coffey, Chief Administrator, Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley. “He was an integral part of our team of providers for many years. His return strengthens our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional care and improved patient access. This is a huge win for our practice and our community.”

Dr. Diamonti received his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University in New York and his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn. He completed his residency and fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.

Dr. Diamonti holds memberships in the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association.

Patients can be referred to Dr. Diamonti through their primary care physician to Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley.
Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley is one of eight CVHS specialty practices, joining Catawba Valley Cardiology, Catawba Valley Surgery & Cancer Center, Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery, Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery – Horizon (Lenoir), Catawba Valley Pulmonology, Catawba Valley Neurology, and Catawba Valley Foot & Ankle Center.

Those specialty practices join with 17 primary care practices comprising CVHS’ Catawba Valley Medical Group. You can learn more about Gastroenterology Associates at www.gastro-associates.net, or you can find information about all CVHS medical practices at www.catawbavalleyhealth.org/Medical-Group.

08/18/2025

08/15/2025

Catawba Valley Cardiology welcomes our newest provider - Marisa Hyatt, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC!

Marissa Hyatt became a registered nurse in 2011 after earning her Associates Degree in Nursing from York Technical College. Her early nursing career was spent in intensive care units, including both general ICU and cardiovascular ICU settings. While working full-time, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing through the University of Texas at Arlington in 2015. She later transitioned into emergency nursing, where she served as a charge nurse and expanded her clinical skills further. During this time, she also briefly worked as a travel ED nurse, gaining exposure to diverse healthcare systems and patient populations.

Motivated by a desire to do even more for her patients, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care from the University of Texas at Arlington and received board certification from the ANCC in February 2019. Since becoming a nurse practitioner, she has been practicing in cardiology specialty clinics in North and South Carolina. Her professional passion lies in delivering exceptional cardiovascular care, staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field, and helping patients achieve better health outcomes.

Marissa currently resides in Statesville, North Carolina, with her husband and their two sons. When she is not cheering them on at football, baseball, wrestling, or band competitions, she enjoys gardening, reading, singing, and staying active through exercise.

To learn more about Marisa Hyatt as well as the other providers and services offered at Catawba Valley Cardiology, visit CatawbaValleyHealth.org/Cardiology.

08/13/2025

Several of our providers at Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Claremont are welcoming new patients!

Schedule your new patient appointment with Lynne Laws, DNP, FNP; Pa Lee, MSN, FNP-C; or Katie McMinn, PA-C.

Call (828) 732-5050 or visit CatawbaValleyHealth.org/Claremont to learn more!

08/08/2025

Catawba Valley Cardiology welcomes our newest provider - Michael Cantor, DO!

Dr. Michael Cantor is a general and interventional cardiologist. He completed his medical training at the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice for over 20 years. He went on to do his internal medicine residency at St Luke's hospital in Bethlehem, PA before moving to Dallas-Fort Worth, TX to complete his training in General & Interventional Cardiology. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, cooking, & spending time with family.

To learn more about Dr. Cantor as well as the other providers and services offered at Catawba Valley Cardiology, visit CatawbaValleyHealth.org/Cardiology.

08/04/2025

Thinking about back to school? If so, you may have thought about getting your child's physical completed before the school year begins. Katie McMinn, PA-C from Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Claremont, talked to us about physicals and what you need to know about them.

Physicals are very important for a child's health. They are a great way to screen for any potential health concerns, and to ensure your child is developing appropriately. Katie recommended physicals for babies at birth, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months, then once a year after that. North Carolina state law requires that every child entering public school for the first time receive a health assessment, occurring within 12 months prior to entering school. Physicals are also often required for students to participate in school sports.

A physical typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Summer is a good time to complete these since kids are out of school, and sports seasons at schools start soon, but they can be completed any time of the year. Katie said a parent or guardian can call the office anytime to schedule a physical, and a repeat physical for the next year is typically scheduled at check-out.

All physicals include a full physical exam, looking for any potential concerns, as well as ensuring the child is growing and developing appropriately and meeting all milestones. Routine physicals are a great way to detect and address any delays very early, and it is the perfect time for parents to discuss any concerns they may have about their child's health, growth, and development. Bloodwork is not a typical part of physicals, but it may be necessary if there are concerns. Specific screenings are also often performed during physicals, and they will vary based on age, such as a hearing and vision screenings. Also, childhood vaccines are monitored to ensure the child is up to date.

Katie said, "As healthcare providers, we like to make sure parents stay up to date with yearly physicals because although childhood disease is rare, early detection is key. Plus we love to see how our kiddos have grown over the year!"

To learn more about the providers and services offered at Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Claremont, visit CatawbaValleyHealth.org/Claremont.