Caring for Generations with Compassion, Skill, and Heart
About Midway Medical Center
Our History
In 1957 Drs. William Kearse, Hugh Matthews, Charles Duckett, and George Presley began to discuss building a medical clinic with the idea of sharing call and overhead expenses. Drs. Ernest Stines and Edward Camp later joined the team.
Dr. Kearse had a history with the military and Pentagon and plans were made to build the clinic with concentric squares as the original Clyde office stands today. The clinic was completed in 1959 and holds a unique place as being one of the first with a shared call and expense concept in the country. Originally there were two doctors on call on a rotating basis. The clinic was open seven days a week.
In 1999 Midway Medical Center expanded to a second location in downtown Canton. The Canton office relocated to the old Dixon’s Little Boy in 2000 and is still located there today. Over the intervening decades, Midway Medical Center has provided medical care and support to generations of Haywood County residents.
Presently, Midway Medical Center has one convenient location in Clyde. We are a family medicine practice providing “skillful and compassionate medical care” for our community. In keeping with the founding principles, we continue to offer an on-call physician and extended office hours, including evening and weekend hours. Our mission is to provide your entire family with quality health care in a friendly, safe, and caring environment.
Where It All Began
A Clinic Designed with Purpose
Growth and Expansion
Our Commitment Today
Today, Midway Medical Center continues its legacy from a single location in Clyde. As a family medicine practice, we remain deeply committed to our founding mission: to deliver skillful, compassionate care to individuals and families in a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment. We continue to offer extended office hours—including evenings and weekends—and an on-call physician, ensuring our community has access to the care they need, when they need it.
Our Medical Services
Trusted Care, Tailored for Your Life
Routine Physicals
Stay proactive with annual checkups, cancer screenings, and immunizations to keep you healthy and ahead of potential risks.
Newborn & Adolescent Care
From first checkups to teenage milestones, we provide attentive, age-appropriate care through every stage of childhood.
Wellness Exams
Preventative care made personal—our wellness exams include developmental, hearing, vision, and autism screenings to ensure full-body health.
Chronic Illness Management
Expert support for managing long-term conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and thyroid disorders—so you can live fully and confidently.
Women’s Health
Compassionate, comprehensive care including pap smears, birth control, menopause support, and more—all in a respectful and private setting.
Skin Health
Evaluation and treatment for acne, skin tags, rashes, sun damage, and skin cancer—plus procedures like cryotherapy and biopsies.
Why Choose Midway Medical Center?
Choosing the right healthcare provider matters. At Midway Medical Center, we bring over six decades of experience, compassion, and dedication to every patient interaction. Here’s why generations of families in Western North Carolina trust us with their care:
Over 65 Years of Service
We’ve proudly cared for generations of families with a deep-rooted commitment to excellence since 1959.
Experienced, Caring Physicians
Our dedicated team of board-certified doctors combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion.
Extended Hours & Same-Day Appointments
Life doesn’t stop—and neither do we. We offer evening and weekend hours to fit your schedule.
Local, Community-Focused
We’re your neighbors. Our care goes beyond clinical—it’s personal, rooted in the communities we serve.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Are Saying
