Next Steps
We invite you to tell us a bit about yourself. Let us know which services or needs you would like to explore further.
Our office is located in the heart of the beautiful town Valle Crucis, North Carolina
Not a resident of the High Country? Contact us to learn our telehealth options as well as our partnerships with integrative medical around the country.
Your First Visit
Your first visit at Valle Health will take about two hours per patient. Some couples/families prefer this to be a group visit, others would rather stay one-on-one.
Dr. Ward will take a detailed look at your medical and family history, including labs and other documentation. If you are able to supply that information before your visit, Dr. Ward will get a head start on sifting through the most important pieces of information.
Dr. Ward will also take time to explain your health history, and along with your current concerns compile a risk profile and a strategic approach to help you on your path to health and longevity.
At your visit you will have an opportunity to step on an Inbody Scanner, which will give you valuable information about your body composition and will refine any recommendations for your exercise and nutrition regimen.
At the conclusion of the visit there will be a clear plan for any needed testing or follow up with other providers.
Before Your Visit
To make your first appointment as seamless as possible, we ask that you prepare by completing the following steps:
Sign your forms in your Athena Health Portal
Upload your health history information to your Athena Health Portal
Upload pictures of your insurance card to your Athena Health Portal
Gather any medical records you have that are not accessible through your UNC MyChart Account (Dr. Ward can usually access records through Duke, Wake Forest or any UNC-affiliated practice.
Complete your self check-in when your visit is near.