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Dr. James A Haaga M.D.
Internist
800 MEDICAL CAMPUS DR BURNSVILLE NC, 28714About
Dr. James Haaga is an internist practicing in Spruce Pine, NC. Dr. Haaga specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Haaga provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. James A Haaga M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 496 Altapass Hwy
496 Altapass Hwy -Spruce Pine, NC 28777Get Direction
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Shehla G Khan M.D.800 Medical Campus Dr Burnsville NC 28714
- Dr. Antonio Sergio Cassanego M.D.800 Medical Campus Dr Burnsville NC 28714
- Dr. Martha King Mckay MD374 Shepard Way Burnsville NC 28714
Nearest Hospitals
BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INCl
125 HOSPITAL DR SPRUCE PINE NC 28777CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
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430 RANKIN DRIVE P O BOX 730 MARION NC 28752THE MCDOWELL HOSPITALl
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125 HOSPITAL DR SPRUCE PINE NC 28777UNICOI COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
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