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Dr. Alyssa Henson, DO

Dr. Alyssa Henson, DO

Pediatrics*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Alyssa Henson, DO is a pediatrician in Hickory, NC and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia in 2011. She is affiliated with medical facilities Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

240 18th Street Cir SE Hickory, NC 28602
Telehealth available
Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Henson is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Henson specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Henson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Henson

4.7
36 ratings, 29 with a written review
5 star
92%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
3%
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1 star
6%
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Knowledgeable and A Relief
Dr Henson is a wonderful pediatrician. We’ve seen her since my baby was two days old. She answers all the questions we have and explains everything really well. During her exams, I have always felt she was thorough and cared about my baby’s health and happiness. We plan to continue seeing Dr Henson as our little girl grows up and for any future babies.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2025
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Great
Doctor Henson sees all 3 of my kids. She does great! I’ve never had any issues. She interacts with the kids when seeing them. They love her!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kendra – Mar 11, 2025
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Walked out of room
Dr Henson saw my sick son and was not very personable to my one year. She hardly asked any questions or acknowledged him. She asked what pharmacy we used and once I told her she just walked out of the room. She never told us if she was coming back, if she was finished with his appointment, or anything. She never mentioned a prescription or told us what she was calling in. After 5 minutes of her not returning or no nurses coming to check we just walked out. I had to call the pharmacy after leaving to see if she had called in medicine.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jan 07, 2025
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Dr. Henson was terrific! She told us her diagnosis in both a caring and informative way.I would highly recommend her to anyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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John King – Sep 20, 2024
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Caring and informative
Telehealth
Dr. Henson listens and makes you feel comfortable. She’s good at explaining and doesn’t get frustrated with questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2024
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Love Dr. Henson!
My child has been seeing Dr. Henson since birth & we’ve never had any issues!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 23, 2024
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Fantastic doctor
Dr. Henson has always been fantastic with my kids. My only complaint with the office is that i was in there for an hour and fifty minutes for a wellcheck visit which is nuts. Also, the sick and wellcheck visits are in the same waiting area. When i take my newborn in, im sitting around all these coughing kids that are suppose to have masks but not wearing them and should have appts only in the afternoons but are there at 10am with the wellcheck ppl. I get trying to work ppl in during a busy sick season, but help take care of the well babies to prevent them from coming back in.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 28, 2023
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Best doctor ever!
Dr. Henson has always been very caring from day 1 of us meeting her. I have never felt uninformed. My daughter loves her!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Monique – Sep 29, 2023
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Great
We had a sick visit and she took her time, problem solved, and was thorough in her thought process. She is also great about speaking directly with the kids. Would highly recommend!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 28, 2023
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Dr. Henson has always been great with my baby. She listens to all of my concerns, and gives honest feedback.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Summer H – Aug 01, 2023
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Best of the best
We have been going to Dr Henson for a long time. I have never been disappointed in the care my children have received from her. She is very attentive and thorough. She listens to everything we are concerned about and when we leave, we feel like all of our concerns have been addressed. I can’t imagine my children seeing anyone else.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2023
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I have had her in the past with no issues but today she seemed to laugh at everything. When I asked her to check my sons blood she laughed and was like well ok …. And when she came back to tell me he had strep she also told me his white blood count was high but it was probably because he has had strep for a while and it wasn’t treated trying to say like I had my son sick for a while which isn’t true. He looked off for a week but when I asked if he felt sick he would say no until Thursday and I brought him in on Friday. Made me feel terrible and I’m upset about how she just laughed like something was funny. I will stick with doctor Bridgeman
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 01, 2023
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Always listens
Always listens. Knows her patients well. Great doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 09, 2023
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Knowledgeable and attentive
Dr Henson always takes her time with us and doesn’t rush through the visit. She’s knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 05, 2023
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Very thorough
Dr. Henson has always been very thorough and listens to our concerns well. We are grateful for a doctor like her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 31, 2022
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Fantastic and Fast
First time meeting her and she was so awesome listened to my concerns and tried her best to calm my daughter!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Natasha – Sep 03, 2022
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Well Check up
They are always fast to get you back to see the dr. She always great with my teenager. She not always most comfortable going to dr but she makes her feel welcome.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Britt – May 24, 2022
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Great doctor!
She takes the time to answer your questions! Very good!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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BleesedOne – Apr 19, 2022
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She’s simply amazing
Dr. Henson genuinely cares and listens. She has been amazing with our daughter and I highly recommend her!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 02, 2022
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Great doc came in was nice looked over our baby boy done great will be seeing her again
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stacy b – Dec 26, 2021
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About Me

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Dr. Alyssa Henson, DO is a pediatrician in Hickory, NC and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia in 2011. She is affiliated with medical facilities Catawba Valley...read more
  • Pediatrics

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  • Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine Virginia

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Henson is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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    Locations

    Practice

    Catawba Pediatric Associates P.A.240 18th Street Cir SE Hickory, NC 28602
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Catawba Valley Medical Center

      810 Fairgrove Church Rd
      Hickory, NC 28602
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Frye Regional Medical Center

      420 N Center St
      Hickory, NC 28601

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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