Ron Locke, MD, FACS

MD: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Residency: General Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC Diplomate: American Board of Surgery Fellow: American College of Surgeons Member: Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, North Carolina Medical Society, Catawba County Medical Society Hospital Affiliations: Catawba Valley Medical Center, Frye Medical Regional Center

“I’ve always been interested in surgery and cancer care. When I see the devastation cancer creates in patients and families, it increases my determination to help. That’s why I use minimally invasive laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures that offer tremendous benefits to my patients because they are far less invasive, leave much smaller scars and allow faster recovery and lower patient costs. I also enjoy educating my patients about their conditions and helping them take better care of themselves. I’m committed to building relationships with my colleagues and providing the finest care to my patients, their families and our community.”