Nova Urgent Medical Care
861 Berkshire Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
Ph: 919-934-0985
nova@novapain.com
  The Right Care - Right Now!
   
 
 

Emergencies Seen Immediately - Walk-Ins Welcome

 

We accept:  Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Worker's Comp, and Most Insurances.

Urgent Medical Care
When You Need It

Specializing in Worker's Comp Injuries

No Appointment Needed

Centrally Located

Affordable, Courteous

DOT Physicals

Employment Physicals

Providers:
Marcono Hines, M.D. is Nova’s medical director.  Board Certified in Family Practice, he brings years of experience to the people of Smithfield.  Dr. Hines received his medical degree from the UNC in Chapel Hill.  Born in Kinston, N.C., he has always called eastern North Carolina his home.  Dr. Hines is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management and firmly believes in the benefits of blended healthcare for chronic pain.

Betsy Harsch, L.P.N. has 30 years experience in the medical field including hospital staff, specialty units, geriatric care and office based nursing.  In addition to assisting the medical doctor during peak times, Betsy runs the front office and assures that all patients are seen promptly.  Betsy and her husband call Smithfield their home.

April Pope, P.A.-C. April received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and holds a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Bringing over 15 years of valuable medical experience to the patients at Nova, April enjoys the challenge and diversity of working in an urgent care setting. Married with two children, she is an avid equestrian and is proud to call Smithfield her home.

Xiao McLinton, F.N.P. Born in China, Xiao spent over 24 years in international nursing in four distinctly different health care systems; U.S.A., Canada, United Arab Emirates and China. Xiao received her degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from UNC Chapel Hill. Concentrating in family medicine, Xiao enjoys the personal one-on-one contact that Nova provides.

Shakti Desai, F.N.P. Born in Kenya, Shakti received her degree as a pharmacy technician from Kingsway Princeton College in London, England. Moving to America in the early nineties, she enrolled at Johnston Community College, then Barton College in Wilson, NC and finally Duke University for her Masters Degree in Nursing and her certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. A longtime resident of Smithfield, Shakti divides her time between Nova Urgent Care and the Johnston County Health Department.


 
Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8am to 7pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm

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