Dr. Steven Merrill and Dr. Deji Okuboye and physician assistants Tonya Millsaps and Patrick Van Meter welcome you to their Family Medicine practice. The top priority of the physicians and staff is helping you and your loved ones prevent illness and maintain physical and emotional well-being by providing medical care and recommending healthy lifestyle choices. Dr. Merrill and Dr. Okuboye manage acute and chronic illnessses, treat acute injuries, perform minor office surgeries and, when necessary, refer you to an appropriate specialist. Just think of your family medicine physician as your first line of defense in guarding your most valuable possession of all: your health.

SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDED IN OUR OFFICES:
• Management of Diabetic, Hypertensive, Ashtma and other Chronic Illnesses 
• Management of Minor Injuries and Orthopeadic Problems   
• Management of Occupational Health Injuries  
• Management of Gynecological Problems  
• Gynecological Procedures   
• In-House Labs & X Rays  
• Holter Monitor  
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Pediatric Care
• Minor Surgeries
• Colposcopy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

 

To contact the physician on-call for Catawba Valley Medical Group please call 828/324-0258

Saturday Office Hours: 9:00am- 1:00pm
Catawba Valley Family Medicine- Northeast Hickory
2386 Springs Rd. NE • Hickory, NC 28601
Phone 828/256-2112
No appointment necessary


 

Dr. Steven Merrill

A Graduate of Ohio State University School of Medicine, Dr. Merrill completed internship and residency in Family Practice from the Medical College of Virginia. His special interestes include involvement in a local Christian church, teaching sexual abstinence programs for local schools, writing and photography. Dr. Merrill and his wife Shirley have eleven children.
 

Dr. Deji Okuboye

Dr. Okuboye received her degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. She completed her internship and residency in Family Medicine through Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida. Additionally, she is a licensed Physical Therapist. Originally from Clearwater, Florida, Dr. Okuboye enjoys international travel, competes in long distance running, and spends her free time with her daughter and husband.

 

Other medical professionals on staff:

Patrick Van Meter, PA-C

After serving as a Pararescue Specialist with the U.S. Air Force for ten years, Patrick Van Meter earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed surgical rotations with the University of Alabama Surgical Physician Assistant Program. Prior to joining Family Medicine Associates, he specialized in the treatment of spinal disorders and general orthopedic care while treating patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical concerns. He currently lives in the Hickory area with his wife and two children and enjoys biking, swimming, running and outdoor activities.

Tonya Millsaps, PA-C

Tonya Millsaps completed her undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences at High Point University before earning PA certification from Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She then returned home to Alexander County and began work with Family Medicine Associates in January 1997. She currently resides in Hiddenite with her husband and child.

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