Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) is pleased to welcome Catawba Radiological Associates of Hickory to Catawba Valley Medical Group effective September 26, 2026.
This partnership continues to build on our vision for a strong, integrated multispecialty medical group, bringing together exceptional physicians and specialties to support more coordinated care across the health system.
What makes this partnership especially meaningful is the strategic alignment it brings to our vision for a strong, integrated multispecialty medical group. Catawba Radiological Associates brings tremendous expertise, a deep commitment to patients and a longstanding reputation for excellence. As we continue to grow, our focus is on bringing together physicians and specialties in ways that strengthen clinical integration, support collaboration across the medical group and create a more connected experience for patients and providers. Radiology touches nearly every aspect of patient care, and we are honored to welcome these physicians as colleagues and build on the strong foundation they have established.
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Dennis Johnson, President and CEO of Catawba Valley Health System, said, “We are incredibly proud to welcome Catawba Radiological Associates to our health system. This is a group with a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence, trusted physician leadership, and exceptional service to our community. Their physicians have been important partners in caring for patients across our region for many years, and we are grateful for the opportunity to build on that relationship together while preserving the continuity and trusted care patients have come to know.”
Tiffany Brittain, of Catawba Radiological Associates, said, “We are excited to join Catawba Valley Medical Group and continue the strong relationship our physicians and team have cultivated with Catawba Valley Health System over many years. This partnership allows us to preserve the clinical excellence, physician relationships and commitment to our patients that have long defined our practice, while creating new opportunities to collaborate more closely with colleagues across the health system. We look forward to this next chapter and to continuing to serve our patients and community as part of the Catawba Valley team.”
Catawba Radiological Associates provides a broad range of services in diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology and breast imaging, supporting physicians and patients throughout the region.
Catawba Radiological Associates of Catawba Valley becomes the ninth specialty practice within Catawba Valley Medical Group, joining Catawba Valley Cardiology, Catawba Valley Surgery & Cancer Center, Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery, Horizon in Lenoir, Catawba Valley Pulmonology, Catawba Valley Neurology and Catawba Valley Foot & Ankle Center.
With this addition, Catawba Valley Health System now includes 31 primary and specialty care practices serving Catawba, Alexander, and Caldwell counties. Together, these practices reflect CVHS’ continued commitment to supporting physicians, strengthening collaboration across specialties, preserving continuity for patients, and providing high-quality care close to home.

