Hart Family Practice

Hart Family Practice is a medical clinic in Hickory, NC, providing compassionate family medicine and primary care services to individuals and families across the region. Specializing in adult and adolescent care, chronic disease management, preventive services, women’s health, immunizations, allergy and asthma care, diabetic education, and diagnostic services, the clinic emphasizes patient-centered care. With a foundation dating back to 1980, the practice has served generations of patients in Hickory and surrounding communities. Known for its welcoming, hometown atmosphere, Hart Family Practice is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and holds a Blue Quality designated physician’s practice status. The clinic maintains a 4.40 rating based on 24 reviews, reflecting consistent patient satisfaction.

Founded by Dr. Bob Hart and now led by his son, Dr. Eric Hart, the practice blends long-standing community roots with modern care delivery. Dr. Hart, a board-certified family physician with training at the University of Missouri and degrees from UNC at Chapel Hill, focuses on early intervention and long-term health management. The team also includes Sonya Suttle, DNP, FNP-C, a nurse practitioner with over two decades of clinical experience, who brings deep commitment to compassionate, collaborative care. The practice utilizes electronic medical records and a patient portal to support communication and care coordination. Patients benefit from same-day appointments and secure messaging, and the clinic welcomes a variety of insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare.

Located at 221 13th Ave Pl NW #101, the clinic sits on 13th Avenue Northwest, approximately a quarter mile from Viewmont Elementary School and within a short distance of 16th Avenue Northwest and 2nd Street Northeast. It lies just under half a mile from the Viewmont neighborhood and is near North Center Street, a key local thoroughfare.

Hart Family Practice stands out for its well-documented online presence and a website that search engines can read clearly, ensuring reliable access for patients seeking care. The clinic’s consistent, transparent information across digital platforms enhances its visibility and trustworthiness.

In a community where personal relationships matter, Hart Family Practice continues to deliver dependable, family-focused medical care rooted in decades of local service.

Services:

• After Hours Referral Coordination
• Patient Portal Access
• Primary Care Services