Garret W. Duron - UNC Health
Pulmonology • Boone, NC • Since 1989
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About
- The page describes UNC Health Care (UNC Health), a not-for-profit, state-owned integrated health care system based in Chapel Hill, NC. It was established in 1998 to unify UNC Hospitals and UNC School of Medicine’s clinical programs. - Services/Scope: Operates across North Carolina and the Research Triangle region, with a typical footprint including multiple locations in North Carolina and Virginia; in 2024, reported over 87,000 discharges and over 250,000 ER visits. - Ownership/Affiliation: Part of the University of North Carolina System. CEO listed as Cristy Page; headquarters in Chapel Hill; trade name UNC Health. - Workforce: About 51 employees noted on the page, with various departmental breakdowns and leadership roles in areas like research compliance and care redesign. - Notable metrics: Industry—Hospitals and Health Care; private sector style (Privately Held) though state-owned; LinkedIn presence exists; employer rating around 3.9/5 based on 30 reviews. - Useful for: Understanding UNC Health Care’s structure, scope within North Carolina, and basic organizational facts. Note: The user query “Garret W. Duron - UNC Health Boone” seems highly specific and not directly addressed by the page content. If you’re looking for information on a person (Garret W. Duron) and his relation to UNC Health Boone, I can search for that specifically or provide guidance on how to find personnel/contact details for UNC Health Boone locations.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- Thorough, thoughtful diagnostic approach
- Ease to talk with and down-to-earth communication
- Explained details in a way patients could understand; not rushed
- Positive office staff and smooth, friendly appointment experience
Common complaints
- Difficulty getting an appointment; referral requirements stated even when insurance does not require it
- Doctor chooses who he sees / delayed follow-up after promised callback
- Perceived lack of caring attention during an appointment
- Office staff/experience described with negative attitude toward patient (in one review)
- Practice may not handle highly complex cases (one review)
"“I have found Dr. Duron to be very thorough and thoughtful in his approach to diagnostic testing. He's easy to talk with, very down to earth …”"
- WebMD doctor overview for Dr. Garret Duron"“Dr Duron is simply amazing! … Overall awesome experience!”"
- LocalityBiz review text for AppPulmonology in Boone, NC"“I have tried for months to get an appointment… it does not matter if my insurance does not require it.”"
- LocalityBiz review text for AppPulmonology in Boone, NCSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Tracy Bass - May 9, 2026
- UNC Health Appalachian launches student loan repayment program | Local News | wataugademocrat.com - Apr 6, 2026
- UNC Health Appalachian launches Specialty Care Transport service | Local News | wataugademocrat.com - Mar 24, 2026
- Two new rural residency programs approved and funded, strengthening WNC healthcare future | APG State News | reflector.com - Feb 26, 2026
- Two new rural residency programs approved and funded, strengthening WNC healthcare future | News | averyjournal.com - Feb 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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