Wednesday, July 3, 2013

CMC - Biddle Point

From April 2012

Carolinas Medical Center at Biddle Point is located in Charlotte, NC near the campus of Johnson C. Smith University.  Adhering to the mission of Carolinas Healthcare System, Biddle Point strives to provide a comprehensive system of healthcare services, education and research opportunities that benefit the populations served.  Biddle Point is also the site of the Urban Residency Program, which is a learning and training environment for first to third year Family Medicine Residents.  Although this facility serves patients of all ages, races and cultures, African-Americans make up approximately 85% of the 29,000 patients seen annually.

As a Family Medicine facility, Biddle Point provides thorough patient education for smokers and individuals who may need colonoscopies and other preventive procedures.  CMC - Biddle Point is an active partner with the Department of Family Medicine in the Asthma Comparitive Effectiveness study, as well as the SPRINT study on patients with hypertension. 

This site is popular among underinsured and sliding scale patients who come mainly from West and Central Charlotte which are two low-income areas.  They accept Medicaid and Medicare as well as all major forms of health insurance. 

CMC - Biddle Point is located at 1801 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC 28208.  For information regarding appointments or services, call 704.446.9987.

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