Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is once again celebrating national recognition, being named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation in patient safety for Heart Attack Treatment by CareChex (R). This ranking compares clinical quality, patient safety and performance of nearly all acute care hospitals providing this life-saving service. One common quality measure created
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) recently added the Visera 4K Ultra High Definition System to its surgery department. The state-of-the-art surgical equipment improves visual elements, resolution, and color for surgeons as they operate. The new equipment optimizes 4K imaging to improve visibility for PMC’s Surgical Team, allowing them to operate with increased precision and confidence. The
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) takes pride in providing world-class quality healthcare to our patients. One example of advance care available at PMC is minimally invasive surgery for qualifying procedures performed by using the da Vinci XI Surgical System. This 3D system provides intelligent technology using a minimally invasive approach that could improve outcomes. PMC surgeons
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has been approved to conduct several new clinical trials to assist their cancer patients. Current trials underway are to treat various types of breast cancer, metastatic pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, for people who meet certain requirements. PMC Medical Oncologist/Hematologist and Vice President of Oncology Services Christopher
