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Outpatient Rheumatology | Boone, NC | UNC Health Appalachian

The practice focuses on core, high-volume Rheumatology with a well-defined patient population and no hospital-based responsibilities. You will spend your days in a structured outpatient setting with strong nursing support and in-house infusion capabilities. The clinic has operated continuously since 2008, giving it deep roots in the region and a loyal, established patient base.

Your day is built around a predictable, manageable rhythm: 17 patients per day with one-hour slots for new patients and 20-minute follow-up appointments. That structure gives you enough time to provide thorough care without the compressed, assembly-line feel common in larger urban practices. With six exam rooms available and no hospital rounding pulling you away, your focus stays where it belongs.

Patient Population & Conditions

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Lupus
• Scleroderma
• Fibromyalgia
• Six-month waitlist for new patients; you will assume the established panel of the retiring provider

Clinical Environment

• All outpatient; no inpatient responsibilities, no call, no weekends
• 6 exam rooms
• 4-chair in-office infusion suite managed by 2 dedicated RNs
• Infusion services handled entirely in-clinic, keeping complex patients within your care rather than referring out
• EMR: Epic (supported by a $30 million system-wide investment)

Schedule Structure

Support & Coverage

• Two-RN infusion team handles chair management and patient monitoring
• One physician colleague on-site (3 years post-fellowship, committed long-term)
• No teaching or research requirements noted