On Tuesday, June 20th, Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), in conjunction with the City of Pikeville, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of “Burchett Way,” the city’s newest street. Burchett Way runs from Hambley Boulevard through PMC’s Riverfill parking area to Bypass Road directly in front of the hospital. Now, patients, visitors, employees, and
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is the first hospital in Kentucky to offer a new, advanced “arterial thrombectomy” device. This device, the Penumbra Lightning Bolt™ 7, was created to aid physicians in extracting blood clots quickly and efficiently from peripheral arteries. These types of blood clots oftentimes require invasive open surgery or can result in amputation.
Knowing the risk factors is the key to stroke prevention. Patients can learn about their risk factors by having regular medical checkups. Through this process, patients will be educated about some risk factors that can be changed or treated by medication or lifestyle changes. It is critical for those who have experienced a stroke or
Neurology is the study and treatment of disorders and diseases related to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves. At the Eastern Kentucky Neuroscience Center at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC), neurologists play a critical role in diagnosing and treating patients with neurological conditions. PMC Neurologists Dr. Naveed Ahmed and Dr. Ryan Owens
