Erika Jones, PA-C, Joins FryeCare Physicians Network

FryeCare Physicians Network welcomes Erika Jones, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant to its medical team, expanding access to cardiovascular care for patients across the region. She is now seeing patients at FryeCare Cardiology, located at 2660 Tate Blvd. SE in Hickory. Same-week appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call 828.261.0009 or visit FryeCarePhysicians.com/find-a-doctor.

Jones provides care for adults with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, hypertension, high cholesterol and valvular heart disease. She also cares for patients with ischemic heart disease and those recovering from heart attacks. Her clinical interests include cardiovascular risk reduction, medication management and lifestyle modification.

As part of ongoing cardiac care, Jones provides follow-up for patients with pacemakers and other implantable cardiac devices, including post-procedure evaluations and device interrogations. Her experience in cardiovascular diagnostic testing includes electrocardiograms (ECGs), stress testing, echocardiography and laboratory assessments.

Jones earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from South College in Asheville, North Carolina, and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

“I am passionate about helping patients better understand and manage their heart health,” said Jones. “I look forward to working alongside our cardiovascular team to provide high-quality, personalized care that helps patients achieve their best possible outcomes.”

FryeCare Physicians Network offers preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a compassionate environment—close to home. The network includes more than 110 experienced providers in a range of specialties, including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, family and internal medicine, infectious disease, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pulmonology and vascular surgery. Learn more at FryeCarePhysicians.com.

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