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BURKE COUNTY, NC 828-879-1601 |
Our Physicians
Providing the best quality of life possible is the goal of a Hospice or Palliative Care physician. These special doctors are the keystones of our Care Teams. They seek to understand the patient's present, past and future — what illness or treatment came before, what the patient's wishes are for their healthcare now, and what goals they hope to reach in the future.
Our physicians coordinate with the patient's personal doctor or specialists to fulfill those wishes and calm crises whenever possible. They can also act as the patient's primary care physician if requested.
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DR. LEON GOUDASVice President of Medical Services & CMODr. Leon Goudas is Burke Hospice & Palliative Care’s Medical Director. He was born in Minneapolis, MN and grew up in Rochester, MN. He attended Williams College in Williamstown, MA and graduated magna cum laude with a major in Chemistry. He then attended Dartmouth Medical School and graduated with honors. He completed a six-year general surgery residency at Bassett Healthcare. Dr. Goudas was a private practice general surgeon for four years in Lenoir, NC prior to becoming the full time medical director with Burke Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Goudas is married to Lillian Goudas, who teaches art history as an adjunct professor at Appalachian State University. They are the parents of Emma, John Thomas, and Garrett. In his spare time Dr. Goudas enjoys gardening and spending time with his family. |
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DR. GREG JONESAssociate Medical DirectorDr. Greg Jones was our sole Medical Director from 1991-2008 and currently serves as our Associate Medical Director. Dr. Jones is Board Certified in Palliative Medicine. He is a Radiation Oncologist at the Valdese Cancer Center. Since 1991, Dr. Jones has developed a unique approach to communicate with patients and family members about the benefits of hospice care. Learn more about Dr. Jones in this short video from Blue Ridge Health Care's YouTube channel! |