Holston Valley Medical Center

Holston Valley Medical Center Marks 90 Years of Service to Kingsport

Ballad Health is proud to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Holston Valley Medical Center, a cornerstone of the Kingsport community since 1934. For nine decades, the hospital has been a trusted provider of high-quality, compassionate care—growing and evolving to meet the healthcare needs of our region with excellence.

This remarkable milestone reflects the dedication of our team members and the enduring support of the community we serve. As we honor Holston Valley’s legacy, we look forward to continuing our mission of improving health and transforming lives across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Holston Valley Medical Center has partnered with and served Kingsport, TN, and the surrounding region for more than 80 years. Every day, physicians, nurses, team members and volunteers work together providing exceptional healthcare to the patients and families we serve.

Fast facts about Holston Valley

Holston Valley features:

• More than 450 board-certified or board-eligible physicians
• More than 2,000 talented nurses, technicians and support staff members
• Largest pet therapy program in Tennessee

High-quality, nationally recognized care

Holston Valley continues to be recognized among the best hospitals in Tennessee and nationwide.

Holston Valley was the first site in Tennessee to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery for patients who are at higher risk for open-heart surgery.

Along with the U.S.News recognition, Holston Valley holds many accolades and recognitions, including:

Learn more about other Holston Valley and Ballad Health awards and recognitions.

Services we offer

A full range of specialty and subspecialty care services and some of the most advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques are available at Holston Valley, including:

• 24/7 emergency department
• Accredited comprehensive breast center
• Advanced primary stroke center
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Christine LaGuardia cancer center
• Comprehensive weight management center
• Every Step joint replacement center
• Heart and vascular care
• Imaging services
• Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
• Intensive care unit
• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology
• Surgical services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • General surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
• Trauma care
• Urology
• Wound care and hyperbarics

Robotic-assisted surgery

Holston Valley Medical Center offers robotic-assisted surgery with the Mako SmartRobotics™, Ion by Intuitive and da Vinci robotics. These less invasive surgical systems significantly reduces the recovery time and pain for patients. The Ion also allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive lung biopsies for early lung cancer detection.

Learn more about robotic-assisted surgery.

Medical care and community impact reports

Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

For Ballad Health to best serve the people of the Appalachian Highlands, we survey and conduct focus groups to get a read on overall health in the region. To read about the Hoston Valley Medical Center’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), visit our CHNA page.

CMS price transparency

Please visit our Price Transparency page for a full listing of standard charges by facility.

You can learn more about pre-visit coordination and registration here and about payment options here.

Metrics by MS-DRG*

Please visit our Ballad Health MS-DRG metrics page for a full listing of MS-DRG metrics by facility.

*MS-DRGs are Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups.

Holston Valley leadership

• Rebecca Beck, Chief Executive Officer
• Chad Couch, MD, President, Northern Region
• Robert "Mitch" Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer
• Dr. Elizabeth Jackson, Chief Medical Officer
• Adnan Brka, Chief Nursing Officer