Hendersonville, N.C. (August 27, 2010) — Southeastern Sports Medicine is proud to announce that Robert Garfield, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S., and Brian Stover, D.P.M., both podiatrists, have joined the Southeastern Sports Medicine team.

Dr. Robert Garfield received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State University, and continued in research for one year, before beginning his studies at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Garfield graduated in 1984 and moved to Chillicothe, Ohio for his residency. He has practiced in the Asheville area for more than 20 years, and is board-certified in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Garfield is actively involved in many community activities such as the Rotary Club and Boy Scouts of America, as well as participating in medical mission work.

Dr. Brian Stover earned his bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and his medical degree in Podiatry from Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.  He completed his residency and served as the Chief Resident at Dayton VA Medical Center, in Dayton, Ohio.  Dr. Stover completed his fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction and research at the Professional Education and Research Institute in Roanoke, Va.  He practices general podiatry for adults and children and has a specialty interest in wound care. 

Both Dr. Garfield and Dr. Stover will lend their expertise to the team at Southeastern Sports Medicine’s many locations, and Dr. Stover will also continue his work with the Park Ridge Health Center for Wound Care. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Garfield or Dr. Stover, please call 828.274.4555.

In addition to their new location at 21 Turtle Creek Dr. in Asheville, Southeastern Sports Medicine offers the convenience of three additional locations in Hendersonville at 204 S. King St., 2920 Haywood Rd., and 1881 Pisgah Dr. at Laurel Park Medical Center. The practice also offers a convenient option at 35 Valley View Terrace in Waynesville. As part of their network of care, all Southeastern Sports Medicine locations offer a special no-appointment-required, early morning walk-in clinic during the hours before noon. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 828.274.4555 for all Hendersonville offices, and 828.454.9816 for the Waynesville office.  You can also learn more at sesportsmed.com.

Since 1910, Park Ridge Health has provided healing, health and hope to the people of Western North Carolina. From the miracle of birth, to life’s emergencies, they are so much more than a hospital. The organization’s strength of purpose and passion for health is also aided by their relationship with the Adventist Health System – one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the nation. Today, Park Ridge is served by more than 1,100 team members and 235 physicians that can be found from Laurel Park to Arden, Asheville to Mills River. Their broad network of providers work closely together to provide the community with a comprehensive pathway to health. Experience the difference at parkridgehealth.org.

  

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