Patient Stories - Tryon Medical Partners

When non-smokers get lung cancer: Jim and Pam’s story

When Pam Warren first heard her husband Jim's diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer, her world stopped spinning. As a non-smoker who led a healthy lifestyle, Jim seemed an unlikely…

The Farinella family and Dr. Gregory O’Leary

Stacie and Anthony Farinella have busy jobs, three kids, and very little time to waste. Fortunately, quality healthcare is not something they need to worry about. The Farinellas put the…

Michael Condel and Dr. Jennifer Womack

“I delayed having my first colonoscopy because of COVID and work,” says Michael, a vegetarian who works out six days a week. “But I am proof that you shouldn’t put…

Far From Over: Jim Bishop’s COVID Story

After being hospitalized for COVID-19, Jim needed more help breathing. The doctor started talking about intubation, and Jim was terrified. “All I could think was, ‘Is this the last nap?'”

Jim Walsh and Drs. Shelton and Framm

“I left a message at 4:30 in the afternoon, and two minutes later, Sherry called me and said, ‘Can you please be here at 8 a.m.?'”

Billie McConnell and Dr. Campbell

“I am crazy about Dr. Campbell,” Ms. Billie says, who has seen Dr. Campbell for six years.. “She has the best bedside manner and is so friendly and compassionate. Some…

Terry Brown and Dr. Bradford

“When I saw that paper full of squiggly lines, I told Dr. Bradford, ‘Don’t quit your day job, you can’t draw a straight line to save your soul!’ He told…

Chris Economides and “Dr. Pete”

“Pete is so analytical. He asks a million questions that no one else will ask. That’s not just because I’m his friend. He’d do the same for you.”

From Patient to Team Partner: Rick Rogers

“Here the Chief Medical Officer of the practice took his time with me, personally walking me down the hall. I thought to myself, ‘I just cannot believe the commitment to…