Medical

The quality of life in Elizabeth City includes excellent, accessible healthcare. In fact, Pasquotank County has more physicians per resident than Mecklenburg and Wake Counties, home counties to Charlotte and Raleigh.

Population per Physician = 377
Population per RN = 85
Population per Dentist = 3,177

Located in Elizabeth City, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is a 182 licensed bed, full service facility offering a wide range of services, including: inpatient and critical care, a full array of surgical services, sophisticated diagnostic imaging technology, comprehensive women’s care, cardiology, cancer treatment, rehabilitation services and more. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center has assembled a medical staff of more than 100 physicians, representing nearly 30 specialties, and a caring staff of almost 1,000 employees. 

Albemarle Regional Health Services (the Pasquotank County Health Department) offers educational programs as well as clinical, in-home, environmental, and transportation services.