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    • SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
    Region’s Only Specialist Performing LASIK Eye Surgery

    Region’s Only Specialist Performing LASIK Eye Surgery

    Vision is something generally taken for granted until the moment it changes.  Because of nearsightedness, farsightedness or an astigmatism, many people are told their future will consist of wearing glasses or contact lenses to be able to see clearly.  However, for patients who meet certain criteria, LASIK eye surgery may be an option. Pikeville Medical

    • SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
    Specialty Physicians Treat Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions

    Specialty Physicians Treat Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions

    As the change of the season approaches, along comes beautiful fall colors, and cooler temperatures.  Allergy sufferers also anticipate a long list of symptoms, effecting their ears, nose, and throat. Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recognizes the problems that can develop during peak allergy seasons. While allergies may be seasonal for some patients, others have triggers

    • SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
    PMC Offering Advanced Allergy Treatment

    PMC Offering Advanced Allergy Treatment

    Having allergies means a person’s immune system could potentially overreact to something touched or inhaled. Allergic reactions can cause symptoms such as itchiness, swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, hives and other severe symptoms. “Finding out what someone is allergic to is an important first step to effective allergy treatment. Today, allergy tests are more convenient and

    • SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
    Physician Approaching 40 Years Serving Local Patients

    Physician Approaching 40 Years Serving Local Patients

    Samuel “Jerry” King, MD, has dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to being a family medicine provider.  Born and raised in Pike County, Dr. King said making the decision to return to the mountains after completing medical school and a research fellowship at the University of Kentucky was easy. “I never wanted to practice