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Dr. Kelly Bridgeman, MD

Dr. Kelly Bridgeman, MD

Pediatrics*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kelly Bridgeman, MD is a pediatrician in Hickory, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

240 18th Street Cir SE Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 322-2550

Care Philosophy

"Catawba Pediatric Associates, PA will be responsive to our community's health care needs for infants, children, and adolescents by delivering high quality health related services.  All services provided by Catawba Pe..."

- Dr. Kelly Bridgeman, MD

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Dr. Bridgeman is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bridgeman specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Bridgeman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bridgeman

4.4

51 ratings, 40 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Mar 05, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 08, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 02, 2024
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jul 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 2024
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Dec 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 13, 2023
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Sep 23, 2023
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Kailey – Sep 21, 2023
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Stallings Mom – Jul 28, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 31, 2023
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Apr 13, 2023
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Megan reid – Dec 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jody – Oct 28, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Catawba Pediatric Associates, PA will be responsive to our community's health care needs for infants, children, and adolescents by delivering high quality health related services.  All services provided by Catawba Pediatric Associates, PA...read more

biography

Dr. Kelly Bridgeman is a graduate of Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem. She completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. She joined Catawba Pediatric Associates in 1995. She is married and has 4 adult sons.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Carolinas Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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    Locations

    Practice

    Catawba Pediatric Associates P.A.240 18th Street Cir SE Hickory, NC 28602
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Catawba Valley Medical Center

      810 Fairgrove Church Rd
      Hickory, NC 28602
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Mission Hospital McDowell

      430 Rankin Dr
      Marion, NC 28752

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Frye Regional Medical Center

      420 N Center St
      Hickory, NC 28601

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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