Medicine From the Heart
Biltmore Medical Associates is independently owned and operated, which means your health and wellness is our only priority. We are committed to providing you with the best possible medical care based on continuous improvement.
In 1973, Dr. Ted Hill and Dr. Lucian Rice joined together to form Biltmore Medical Associates. Dr. Virgil Thrash joined the duo in 1976 and the three practiced together until 1978 when they were joined by Dr. John Dean. The foursome had a vision to practice medicine from the heart. They were actually ahead of their time as they recognized the need to treat the whole person. They were practicing holistic medicine before it was in fashion. They knew that a person’s physical health was tied to their mental and spiritual health.
The trio practiced together until they were joined by Dr. James Ladd in 1990. Dr. Hill retired in 1993 and the same year Dr. Thomas Rennard joined the practice. A few years later in 1998, Dr. James Andrews came to Biltmore Medical.
From 1973 until now, physicians have retired and others have joined us. Through all of this time, the group has maintained the same vision; to practice medicine from the heart, treating the whole person- physically, mentally and spiritually. Today’s group has the same mindset as the original group; to practice holistic medicine while delivering the best possible medical care.
Biltmore Medical Associates is independently owned and operated, which means your health and wellness is our only priority. We are committed to providing you with the best possible medical care based on continuous improvement. All of our physicians are board certified in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Our goal is to provide quality healthcare in a caring environment. Our office is staffed with professionals who specialize in treating adults of all ages. Our doctors practice medicine, with an old fashioned approach when it comes to getting to know our patients.
You’ll never be just a patient chart or an appointment at Biltmore Medical Associates. We build a relationship with our patients and often treat the entire family throughout their lives. Your health and how your healthcare is is provided to you is important to our doctors and each member of our care team.
The Patient Centered Medical Home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. This model builds better relationships between patients and their clinical care teams. Research shows that Patient Centered Medical Homes improve quality, the patient experience and staff satisfaction, while reducing health care costs. Biltmore Medical Associates is recognized by The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home. This is the highest recognition the NCQA offers.
Biltmore Medical Associates is recognized by BCBS as a Blue Cross Quality Provider. The Blue Cross Quality Provider Program focuses on primary care management and rewards independent practices committed to providing high quality outcomes, and low cost, patient centered care for BCBS members.
For the past two years, Biltmore Medical Associates has been recognized by UHC for our focus on improving the health and wellness of their Medicare Advantage members.
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