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Top Docs 2024

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We approach every new year knowing that our first great undertaking will be our Top Doctors list. This list is our way of recognizing medical professionals in our community who are working tirelessly in service of that community, and recognizing the people who do that for us is something we are always excited to do. It is a chance for them to get the credit they deserve, and it also helps our community know who they can turn to when they are in need of a good doctor.

Of course, the people who know this profession best are the professionals. So every year, we call upon the doctors in our community to choose among themselves the ones who most deserve to be recognized that year. Often we find ourselves with some familiar faces in our lists, doctors who have time and time again proved themselves to be trusted experts in their respective fields. But just as often we find ourselves welcoming new faces, doctors from the next generation stepping up to stand beside their mentors. We are proud to publish all of them in this listing. Newcomers and veterans to the list alike have devoted themselves to making our community a healthier place to live, and as the esteem of their colleagues show, the have succeeded.

As always, we publish this list without rankings in the categories. Every name you see listed is one of the top in their field, and you can be confident that any one of them will take good care of you.

We would like to thank all the doctors who took the time to recognize their peers for this year’s Top Doctors list. We understand how much weight you already carry doing the work that you do, and that you found the time to help us make this list speaks volumes, both of you and the people you voted for. We could not have done this without you, and we are honored to publish your choices for 2024’s Top Doctors.

Allergy & Immunology
Anesthesiology
Cardiology
Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Cardiology, Interventional
Cardiovascular Disease
Critical Care
Dentistry
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Practice
Gastroenterology
Genetics
Geriatric Medicine
Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecology
Hematology/Oncology
Hospice/Palliative Care
Hospitalist
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
Hyperbaric Medicine
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Neonatology
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Pain Medicine
Pathology
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Critical Care
Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Pediatric Hospitalists
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Pediatric Psychiatry
Pediatric Pulmonology
Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Urology
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Podiatry
Psychiatry
Pulmonary Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Radiology
Radiology, Diagnostic
Radiology, Interventional
Rheumatology
Sleep Medicine
Surgery, Colon & Rectal
Surgery, General
Surgery Neurological
Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery, Orthopaedic
Surgery, Plastic
Surgery, Thoracic
Surgery, General/Vascular
Surgery, Vascular
Urgent Care
Urogynecology
Urology

Allergy & Immunology

If pollen makes you miserable and seafood gives you hives, turn to allergy and immunology doctors for relief.

Leslie Baker, MD

Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

Jane Conley, MD

The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, PC

Richard DePersio

Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

Donald Ellenburg, MD

Allergy & Asthma Affiliates

Timothy Frazier, MD

Allergy & Asthma Affiliates

William Horton, MD

Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

Marek Pienkowski, MD

Pienkowski Allergy Clinic

Tidence “Ty” Prince, MD

The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, PC

Jeffrey Schlactus, MD

The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, PC

Andrew Singer, MD

Allergy & Asthma Affiliates

Michael Springer, MD

The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, PC

Joseph Wisniewski, MD

The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, PC

Anesthesiology

Count backwards from 10… Anesthesiology deals with caring for patients before, during and after surgery, as well as in intensive care and emergency medicine.

Daniel Bustamante, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Jack Chavez, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Gordon Collins, MD

American Anesthesiology of TN

Craig Combs, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Brian Conroy, MD

American Anesthesiology of TN

Michael Flynn, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Benjamin Harper, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Patrick McFarland, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Samuel Mcilrath, MD

American Anesthesiology of TN

James Miller, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Jeffery Ollis, MD

American Anesthesiology of TN

Jeffrey Queen, MD

ETCH-Children’s Anesthesiologists

Joseph Simpson, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Cannon Turner, MD

American Anesthesiology of TN

Brian Wetherington, MD

Blount Memorial Physician Group

Cardiology

Cardiology deals with the disorders of the heart, including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and electrophysiology.

John Acker, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Raj Baljepally, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Stuart Bresee, MD

University Cardiology, PC

James Cox, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Jerry Crook, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Lee Dilworth, MD

Knoxville Heart Group

Malcom Foster, MD

Turkey Creek Medical Center

Jeffrey Hirsh, MD

University Cardiology, PC

David Huntsinger, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Jeffrey Johnson, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Joseph Liu, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Ayaz Rahman, MD

Cardiology Associates of East TN

Benjamin Shepple, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Charles Treasure, MD

Tennova Heart

Carmelo Venero, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Nicholas Xenopoulos, MD

Cardiology Associates of East TN

Cardiology, Electrophysiology

Electrophysiologists focus on the electrical system of the heart. They study and treat irregular heart rhythms with medicine, a pacemaker, cardiac ablation or surgery.

Michael Bailey, MD

University of TN Medical Center

James Cox, MD

University of TN Medical Center

Jeffrey Hirsh, MD

University Cardiology, PC

William Mahlow, MD

University of TN Medical Center

Hitesh Mehta, MD

Knoxville Heart Group

Cardiology, Interventional

An interventional cardiologist treats heart and blood vessel conditions using nonsurgical, catheter-based procedures and imaging techniques.

Thomas Ayres, MD

Knoxville Heart Group

Raj Baljepally, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Stuart Bresee, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Malcom Foster, MD

Tennova Heart

Barry Michelson, MD

Tennova Heart

Sara Negrotto, MD

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee

Tjuan Overly, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Ayaz Rahman, MD

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee

Joshua Todd, MD

Knoxville Heart Group

Venero Carmelo, MD

University Cardiology, PC

David Wood, MD

Knoxville Heart Group

Nicholas Xenopoulos, MD

Cardiology Associates of East TN

Cardiovascular Disease

A cardiovascular disease specialist focuses on diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages conditions such as heart attacks and abnormal heart rhythms.

Neil Barry IV, DO

Tennova Heart

Lee Dilworth, MD

Knoxville Heart Group

Malcolm Foster, MD

Turkey Creek Medical Center

David Huntsinger, MD

UT Medical Center

Jeffrey Johnson, MD

UT Medical Center

Kyle McCoy, MD

Tennova Heart

Ravi Mehta, MD

Turkey Creek Medical Center

Benjamin Shepple, MD

University Cardiology, PC

Charles Treasure, MD

Tennova Heart

Critical Care

Doctor needed, stat! Critical care docs deal with seriously or critically ill patients with conditions that may be life-threatening.

Paul Branca, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

John Callison, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Jesse Doers, MD

Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Tina Dudney, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Jared Kravitz, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Scott Luchsinger, MD

Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Michael McCormack, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

James Pharaoh, MD

Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Elise Schriver, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

James Shamiyeh, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Francisco Soto, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Arseniy Tsapenko, MD

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Eric Weaver, MD

Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Dentistry

Although primarily associated with teeth, dentistry includes other aspects of the head and face complex, including muscular, lymphatic, nervous, vascular, and anatomical structures.

Jonathan Bradshaw, DDS

Heritage Family Dentistry

Dr. Steven Brock, DDS

Dental Images

John Coulter, DDS

Coulter Family Dentistry

Robert Kelso, DDS

Robert M. Kelso Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Steven LoCascio, DDS

East TN Prosthodontics

Chase Nieri, DDS

Dental Images

G. Drew Osborn, DDS

Foothills Pediatric Dentistry, PC

James Pickering, DDS

Pickering & Allen

James Williams, DDS

Turkey Creek Dental

Olcie Wilson, DDS

University General Dentists

Andrew Young, DDS

Knoxville Dental Center

Dermatology

Turn to a dermatologist with conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer, among others.

Elizabeth Anderson, MD

Knoxville Institute of Dermatology

Lawrence Bushkill, MD

Knoxville Dermatology Group

Matthew Doppelt, MD

Southeastern Dermatology

Elizabeth Ergen, MD

Dermatology Associates of Knoxville

Carley Fowler, MD

Knoxville Center for Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

Kimberly Grande, MD

Skin Wellness Center

Robert Griffith, MD

Griffith Dermatology

Matthew Hanggi, MD

Knoxville Dermatology Group

Katherine Kerchner, MD

Dermatology Associates of Oak Ridge

Edward Primka, MD

Dermatology Associates of Knoxville

Cynthia Kang-Rotondo, MD

Greater Knoxville Dermatology

Meredith Overholt, MD

Skin Wellness Center

Quyn Rahman, MD

Knoxville Institute of Dermatology

Emergency Medicine

Got a problem you need help with NOW? Emergency medicine is concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.

Michael De Boer, MD

TeamHealth Roane

Frederick Ergen, MD

Fort Loudon Medical Center

Leonard Lamsen, MD

University of TN Medical Center

Patrick O’Brien, MD

Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC

Joseph Peeden, MD

East TN Childrens Hospital

Fred Wenger, DO

TeamHealth Southeastern

Jeffrey Zurosky, MD

Parkwest Medical Center

Endocrinology

Endocrinology deals with the endocrine system, its diseases, and hormones. Conditions like diabetes, thyroid disease, growth issues and infertility are treated by endocrinologists.

Thomas Doty, MD

Endocrinology Consultants of East TN

William Law, MD

Endocrinology Consultants of East TN

Daniel McCammon, MD

Endocrinology Consultants of East TN

Gregory Moffitt, MD

Endocrinology Consultants of East TN

Casey Page, MD

Endocrinology Consultants of East TN

Amit Vora, MD

Endocrinology Consultants of East TN

John Williams, MD

Endocrinology Consultants of East TN

Family Practice

Unlike other specialties, family practice physicians are qualified to treat most ailments and provide health care for people of all ages.

Raye-Anne Ayo, MD

Family Health Center

Amy Barger Stevens, MD

University Family Physicians

Rachel Bowman, MD

Tennova Primary Care Karns

Luke Chesney, MD

Summit Medical Group at Deane Hill & Northshore

Daniel Cox, MD

Lakemoor Family Physicians

Shelly Durbin, MD

Family Physicians West

Brad Flaming, MD

Emory Family Practice

Anthony Florian, MD

Rocky Hill Family Physicians

Amy Forsee, MD

Rocky Hill Family Physicians

Julie Jeter, MD

University Family Physicians

Rickey Manning, MD

Halls Family Physicians

Randy Pardue, MD

Trinity Medical Group

Amy Rosine, MD

Fountain City Family Physicians

Rodney Sturgeon, MD

Halls Family Physicians

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Colon cancer screening by a gastroenterologist is important for fighting cancer.

Youhanna Al-Tawil, MD

GI for Kids, PLLC

Jeffrey Brown, MD

Knoxville Gastrointestinal Associates

Sarkis Chobanian, MD

Gastrointestinal Associates

Meade Edmunds, MD

Edmunds Gastroenterology

William Ergen, MD

Gastrointestinal Associates

Sangeeta Gulati, MD

University Gastroenterology

John Haydek, MD

Gastrointestinal Associates

Mark Jackson, MD

Knoxville Gastrointestinal Specialists

John Moore, MD

Gastrointestinal Associates

Maria Newman

Gastrointestinal Associates

Carlos Rollhauser, MD

University Gastroenterology

Steedman Sarbah, MD

Knoxville Digestive Disease Consultants

Ramanujan Samavedy, MD

University Gastroenterology

Thomas Young, MD

University Gastroenterology

Genetics

Genetics is concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms. It can help explain why some diseases run in families.

Ilse Anderson, MD

University Genetics Center

J. Austin Hamm, MD

East TN Children’s Hospital Genetic Center

Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric medicine focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.

John Carroll, MD

UT Hospice and Palliative Care

Monica Crane, MD

Genesis Neuroscience Clinic

Cynthia Pearman, MD

UT Hospice and Palliative Care

Karen Rhea, MD

Internal Medicine Associates

Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecologic oncologists treat women’s cancers and complex benign gynecologic diseases, including cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cancer.

Jonathan Boone, MD

University Gynecologic Oncology

Larry Kilgore, MD

University Gynocology Oncology

Kenneth Cofer, MD

Thompson Oncology Group

Kristopher Kimball, MD

University Gynocology Oncology

Gynecology

Gynecology deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system.

Tammy Baker, MD

Tammy Baker, MD

Susan Dodd, MD

Womens Care Group

Allison Eaton, MD

University Womens Specialists

Christine Gale, MD

East TN Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Holly Noonan Talley, MD

Generations OB/GYN

Hematology/Oncology

Someone is likely to be referred to a hematologist-oncologist because an abnormality was detected during a blood test.

David Aljadir, MD

University Cancer Specialists

Hesamm Gharavi, MD

Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC

Wahid Hanna, MD

Hanna Cancer Associates

Daniel Ibach, MD

Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC

Ross Kerns, MD

Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC

Richard Lee, MD

Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC

Mitchell Martin, MD

Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC

James Mosley III, MD

University Interventional Radiology

Timothy Panella, MD

University Cancer Specialists

Hospice / Palliative Care

Hospice and palliative care focuses on symptom management, relief of suffering and end-of-life care.

Carla Gillespie, MD

Statcare Hospitalist Group

Cynthia Pearman, MD

UT Hospice and Palliative Care

Adam Tyson, MD

UT Hospice and Palliative Care

John Vannoy, MD

Internal Medicine Associates

Hospitalist

A hospitalist practices in a hospital and works to treat patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries.

Christie Carringer, MD

UT Hospitalists

Michael Carringer, MD

UT Hospitalists

Deborah Franklin, DO

UT Hospitalists

Benjamin Helms, DO

UT Hospitalists

Jano Janoyan, DO

UT Hospitalists

Jason Kennedy, MD

UT Hospitalists

Ryan Kerr, MD

UT Hospitalists

Claude LaCharite, MD

UT Hospitalists

Mary Nelson, MD

UT Hospitalists

Nathan Smith, MD

UT Hospitalists

Benjamin Verzi, MD

UT Hospitalists

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

An internal medicine hospitalist sees patients for the duration of a hospital stay, as opposed to in outpatient settings.

Michael Carringer, MD

UT Hospitalists

Kimberly Morris, MD

UT Hospitalists

Janet Purkey, MD

UT Hospitalists

Walter Zibas, MD

Statcare Hospitalist Group

Hyperbaric Medicine

Hyperbaric medicine is a treatment used to speed up healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, stubborn wounds, and infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen.

Lee Carder, MD

University Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center

Vaughan Hall, MD

Mobile Hyperbaric Centers, LLC

Lindsey Harrell, MD

Mobile Hyperbaric Centers, LLC

Ryan Unger, MD

University Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center

Infectious Disease

Infectious disease docs have been busy over the last year. They are trained to make the right diagnoses for dozens of infectious diseases and organize treatment plans.

John Adams, MD

Knoxville Infectious Disease Consultants

Ernest Kemp, MD

Knoxville Infectious Disease Consultants

Jeffrey King, MD

University Infectious Disease

Lori Patterson, MD

East TN Childrens Hospital

Russell Smith, MD

University Infectious Disease

Hiediliza Tan, MD

Blount Memorial Hospital

Internal Medicine

Internal medicine deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal diseases. Internists, as they’re also known, generally treat adults.

Robert Alley, MD

Internal Medicine Associates

Amy Bentley, MD

Internal Medicine Associates–Bentley & Hall

Jeffrey Boruff, MD

Internal Medicine West

Larry Brakebill, MD

Internal Medicine Associates

Glen Hall, MD

Internal Medicine Associates

Rocio Huet, MD

University Internal Medicine

James Hurst, MD

Summit Medical

M. Douglas Leahy, MD

Internal Medicine Associates–Leahy & Allan

Kimberly Morris, MD

University of TN Medical Center

Jennifer Piel, MD

Family Physicians West

Nathaniel Piel, MD

Faculty Internal Medicine

Janet Purkey, MD

University of TN Medical Center

Katie Tipton, MD

Trinity Medical Associates

Maternal & Fetal Medicine

Maternal–fetal medicine, also known as perinatology, focuses on the health concerns of the mother and fetus prior to, during, and shortly after pregnancy.

Kimberly Fortner, MD

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC

Mark Hennessy, MD

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC

Bobby Howard, MD

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC

Cecil “Tripp” Nelson III, MD

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC

Callie Reeder, MD

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC

Lynlee Wolfe, MD

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC

Neonatology

When babies are born ill or prematurely, a neonatologist is likely to oversee care in a neonatal intensive care unit.

John Buchheit, MD

Knoxville Neonatal Associates-Pediatrix

Tara Burnette, MD

Regional Neonatal Associates

Mark Gaylord, MD

Regional Neonatal Associates

Malinda Harris, MD

Knoxville Neonatal Associates-Pediatrix

Keri Lattimore, MD

Regional Neonatal Associates

John Meadows, MD

Regional Neonatal Associates

William Henry Wooldridge, MD

Knoxville Neonatal Associates

Nephrology

Kidney function and disease is the focus of nephrology. It stretches from dealing with diet and medication to kidney replacement.

Kendra Hendon, MD

Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC

Ritu Khanna, MD

University Nephrology

Stephen Kiss, MD

East Tennessee Nephrology

Ross Nesbit, MD

University Nephrology

Edward Newman, MD

Knoxville Kidney Center

James Ogrodowski, MD

Renal Medical Associates

Denise Rivers, DO

University Nephrology

Ashutosh Singh, MD

Nephrocare Tennessee PLLC

Urath Suresh, MD

University Nephrology

Neurology

Neurology deals with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists treat diseases of the brain and spinal cord, including epilepsy, stroke and Parkinson’s disease.

Michelle Brewer, MD

Knoxville Neurology Clinic

Alexander Hartmann, MD

University Neurology

Steven Rider, MD

University Neurology Cole Neuroscience Center

Randall Trudell, MD

University Neurology Cole Neuroscience Center

Brian Wiseman, MD

University Neurohospitalists

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Obstetrics and gynecology deals with both pregnancy and childbirth and the health of the female reproductive system. It’s commonly known as OB-GYN.

Leonard Brabson, MD

Tennova Women’s Health Specialists

Lisa Buckingham, MD

University of TN Medical Center

Stephanie Cross, MD

University Women’s Specialists

Kimberly Fortner, MD

High Risk Obstetrical Consultants

Laura Ellen Moffat, MD

Fort Sanders OB/GYN Group

Periclis Roussis, MD

Fort Sanders Perinatal Center

Andwylynn Sances, MD

OB/GYN Associates of Oak Ridge

Erin Saunders, MD

Fort Sanders Obstetrical & Gynecological Group, PC

Walter Schoutko, MD

University Women’s Specialists

Jeanette Toney, MD

Tennova Women’s Health Specialists

Jaclyn Van Nes, MD

University Women’s Specialists

Shenika Welch-Charles, MD

University of TN Medical Center

Nikki Zite, MD

University Women’s Specialists

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists also can perform surgery on the eyes.

Nicholas Anderson, MD

Southeast Retina

Andrew Anzeljc, MD

Baptist Eye Surgeons

John Dawson, MD

East Tennessee Eye
Surgeons, PC

Paul Froula, MD

University Eye Specialists

Herbert Glatt, MD

University Eye Specialists

Joseph Googe, MD

Southeastern Retina Associates–Weisgarber Office

David Harris, MD

University Eye Specialists

J. Frank Murchison, MD

Baptist Eye Surgeons

James Rouse, MD

University Eye Specialists

R. Keith Shular, MD

Southeast Retina

Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology is a subspecialty that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck.

Leslie Baker, MD

Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

Elise Denneny, MD

Greater Knox ENT Associates, PC

Richard DePersio, MD

Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

William Horton, MD

Greater Knox ENT Associates, PC

John Little, MD

Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

Clyde Mathison, MD

Farragut ENT & Allergy

Mark Overholt, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants of East TN, PC

Nicholas Panella, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants of East TN, PC

Christopher Rathfoot, MD

Greater Knox ENT Associates, PC 

R. Mark Ray, MD

Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

Allan Rosenbaum, MD

Greater Knoxville ENT

Pain Medicine

A pain medicine specialist treats pain caused by disease, disorder, or trauma. They often see patients with pain in the back, knee, head, hip, and neck.

Jason Buehler, MD

University Anesthesiologists

James Choo, MD

Pain Consultants of
East TN, PLLC

Donald E. Jones, MD

Pain Medicine of the South

Elmer Pinzon, MD

University Spine & Sport

Matthew Vance, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Stephanie Vanterpool, MD

University Anesthesiologists

Pathology

Pathology studies the causes and effects of disease or injury by examining bodies and body tissues and performing lab tests.

Frank Beuerlein, MD

Innovative Pathology Services

Lisa Duncan, MD

University Pathologists, PC

Michael Dyer, MD

Innovative Pathology Services

Alan Grindstaff, MD

University Pathologists, PC

Ariana Citabria Holley, MD

Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Elizabeth Hubbard, MD

University Pathologists

William Konomos, MD

Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Richard Sances II, MD

Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Russell Tipton, MD

Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Stuart Van Meter, MD

University Pathologists, PC

Laurentia Nodit, MD

University Pathologists, PC

Jeremy Vincent, MD

Innovative Patholgy Services

Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric cardiologists diagnose and treat heart problems in children and work with pediatric surgeons to determine the best interventions.

Yvonne Bremer, MD

East TN Pediatric Cardiology

Jeffory Jennings, MD

ETCH–Knoxville Pediatric Cardiology

Michael Liske, MD

East TN Pediatric Cardiology, PC

Sumeet Sharma, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric / Critical Care

Pediatric critical care specialists generally diagnose and treat children who have an unstable, life-threatening condition.

Kevin Brinkmann, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Intensivists

Frankie Crain-Ruf, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Intensivists

Emily Martin, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Intensivists

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years.

Elise Evans, MD

Bearden Pediatric Dentistry

Darryl Phillips, MD

Children’s Dentistry of Knoxville

Jessica Phillips, MD

East TN Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dermatology

Pediatric dermatologists treat skin, hair, and nail problems in babies to young adults, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.

Edward Primka, MD

Dermatology Associates of Knoxville, PC

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pediatric emergency medicine is the care of children’s illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.

Lise Christensen, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Emergency Services

Frances Craig, MD

Knoxville NeoNatal Services

Heather Edgley, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Emergency Services

Dante Pappano, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Emergency Services

Kelly Patterson, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Emergency Services

Joseph Peeden, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Emergency Services

Ryan Redman, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Emergency Services

Michael Riker, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Emergency Services

Kenneth Wicker, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Emergency Services

Pediatric Endocrinology

If your child has problems with growth, puberty, diabetes, or other disorders related to the hormones and the glands that produce them, a pediatric endocrinologist may treat your child.

Carmen Tapiador, MD

ETCH–Pediatric Endocrinology

Elizabeth Wirthwein, MD

ETCH–Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatric Gastroenterology

If your child has a digestive system, liver, or nutritional problem, a pediatric gastroenterologist has the expertise to treat your child.

Youhanna Al-Tawil

GI for Kids, PLLC

David DeVoid, MD

GI for Kids, PLLC

Chad Thornhill, MD

GI for Kids, PLLC

Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

If your child or teen has a blood disease or cancer, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist will likely evaluate and treat him.

John Corns, DO

ETCH–Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Jennifer Hamm, MD

ETCH-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Shahid Malik, MD

ETCH–Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Susan Spiller, MD

ETCH–Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Pediatric Hospitalists

Pediatric hospitalists are pediatricians who work in hospitals caring for children in many hospital areas.

Julia Arana, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Michael Blake, MD

East TN Childrens Hospital

Shannon Cohen, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Kristin Farr, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Priya Gyani, MD

ETCH–Child Neurology Services

Joni Oberlin, MD

East TN Childrens Hospital

Deann Holbrook, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Jeanann Pardue, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Amit Patel, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Kristen Sheets, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Pediatric Infectious Disease

If your child has a persistent disease caused by an infectious agent, a pediatric infectious disease specialist can help your pediatrician diagnose and treat your child.

Lori Patterson, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Infectious Disease

Pediatric Neurological Surgery

Pediatric neurosurgeons treat issues in a child’s nervous system as well as head and spinal deformities. Issues they address include spina bifida, skull deformities, and birthmarks.

Karsten Gammeltoft, MD

ETCH–Child Neurology Services 

Anna Kosentka, MD

ETCH–Child Neurology Services

Jennifer Savage, MD

Neurosurgical Associates PC

Jessica Sheah, MD

ETCH–Child Neurology Services

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Pediatric ophthalmologists diagnose, treat, and manage children’s eye problems, as well as prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Gary Gitschlag, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Opthamology

Chris O’Brien, MD

Bright Eye Consultants

Allyson Schmitt, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Opthamology

Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric orthopedics focuses on children’s musculoskeletal problems including limb and spine deformities, gait abnormalities and bone and joint infections.

John Crawford, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Curtis Gaylord, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Cameron Sears, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Pediatric Otolaryngology

A pediatric otolaryngologist cares for children with conditions of the ear, nose and throat, including those related to breathing, swallowing and speech.

Michael J. Belmont, MD

Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

John Little, MD

Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

Joe Graves, MD

ETCH­–Pediatrics ENT Services

R. Mark Ray, MD

Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

Allan Rosenbaum, MD

Greater Knoxville ENT


Pediatric Psychiatry

Pediatric psychiatrists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of thinking, feeling and/or behavior affecting children, adolescents, and their families.

Deborah Christiansen, MD

ETCH- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

John Kupfner, MD

Peninsula Outpatient Center

Lee Naramore, MD

Parkway Psychiatric Service

Dovile Paulauskas, MD

Behavioral Medicine Institute

John Robertson, MD

Center for Family Psychiatry

Caryn Stoller, MD

Northshore Group

Pediatric Pulmonology

Pediatric pulmonologists treat children from birth to age 21 with breathing problems or a problem with their lungs.

Daniel Heintz, MD

ETCH–Pediatric Pulmonology & Respiratory Care

Safina Kureshi, MD

ETCH–Pediatric Pulmonology & Respiratory Care

Pediatric Sleep Medicine

Pediatric sleep medicine experts diagnose sleep disorders in children and work with them to ensure the entire family gets a good night’s sleep.

Ehab Mansoor, MD

ETCH–Childrens Sleep
Medicine Center

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric surgery involves the diagnosis and surgery involving fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Carlos Angel, MD

ETCH–East Tennessee Pediatric Surgery Group

Eric Jensen, MD

ETCH–East Tennessee Pediatric Surgery Group

W. Glaze Vaughan, MD

ETCH–East Tennessee Pediatric Surgery Group

Pediatric Urology

Pediatric urologists treat diseases of the genitals or the urinary tract in children, including disorders of the kidneys, ureter and the bladder.

David Hill, MD

ETCH–University Pediatric Urology

Rhys Irvine, MD

ETCH–University Pediatric Urology

D. Preston Smith, MD

ETCH–University Pediatric Urology

Pediatrics

Pediatricians handle the medical care of infants, children and adolescents up to age 21.

Abigail Blackmon, MD

Blackmon Pediatrics

Gregory Blackmon, MD

Blackmon Pediatrics

Cameron Blevins, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Associates, PC

Kurt Brandt, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Associates, PC

Ashley Gilmer, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Associates, PC

Richard Glover, MD

ETCH–Children’s Faith Pediatrics

Joseph Peedon, MD

ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group

Stephanie Shults, MD

Shults Pediatrics

Angela Smithey, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Associates, PC

Lauren Speckner, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Associates, PC

John Wilkinson, MD

Knoxville Pediatric Associates, PC

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical medicine and rehabilitation aims to restore function and enhance quality of life to those with physical impairments.

Michael Craig, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Bruce Fry, DO

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Jeffrey Hecht, MD

University Rehabilitation Associates, PC

John Lavelle, MD

Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinic, PC

Elmer Pinzon, MD

University Spine & Sport

Samuel Yoakum, DO

Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinic

Podiatry

Podiatry involves the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot and ankle.

Kelly Bumpus, DPM

Knoxville Footcare, PC

Robert Hancock, DPM

Heelex Podiatry

David Sandberg, MD

Volunteer Podiatry, PC

Heather Sandberg, MD

Volunteer Podiatry, PC

Psychiatry

A psychiatrist specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders, and can address both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.

Sharon Burnside, MD

Laurel Management

Lane Cook, MD

Cornerstone of Recovery

Melanie Fuertes-Hunt, MD

East Tennessee Behavioral Health

James Joseph Kennedy, MD

Psychiatric Associates

Paul Miller, MD

UT Internal Medicine Psychiatry

Pulmonary Medicine

Pulmonary medicine concerns the lungs. Pulmonologists generally assist in managing difficult or unusual diseases of the respiratory system.

Benjamin Bevill, MD

University Pulmonary and Critical Care

Isaac Biney, MD

University Pulmonary and Critical Care

Paul Branca, MD

University Pulmonary and Critical Care

Michael Brunson, MD

Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Shannon Byrd, MD

Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

John Callison, MD

University Pulmonary and Critical Care

Elise Schriver, MD

University Pulmonary and Critical Care

Francisco Soto, MD

University Pulmonary and Critical Care

Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncologists oversee radiation therapy treatments for cancer. They develop and prescribe treatment plans and make sure they’re given accurately.

Srinivas Boppana, MD

Tennova Radiation Oncology

Christopher Brett, MD

University Radiation Oncology

Grant Clark, MD

East Tennessee Radiation Oncology, PC

Steven Dill, MD

University Radiation Oncology

Joseph Meyer, MD

Neurosurgery and Spine Consultants

Nilesh Patel, MD

Tennova Radiation Oncology

Daniel Scaperoth, MD

East Tennessee Radiation Oncology, PC

Radiology

Radiologists diagnose and treat injuries and diseases using imaging procedures such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, nuclear medicine, PET scans and ultrasound.

Donna Culhane, MD

Abercrombie Radiology

Judson Gash, MD

Association of University Radiologists, PC

Garth Graham, MD

Vista Radiology, PC

Christopher Hovis, MD

Vista Radiology, PC

Steven Knight, MD

Association of University Radiologists, PC

Garnetta Morin-Ducote, MD

Association of University Radiologists, PC

Jeffrey Peeke, MD

Association of University Radiologists, PC

Robert Santee, MD

Vista Radiology, PC

John Simmons, MD

Abercrombie Radiology

Scott Wegryn, MD

Vista Radiology, PC

Radiology, Diagnostic

Diagnostic radiologists undertake a range of imaging procedures to obtain images of the inside of the body and then use them to diagnose injury or illness.

Donna Culhane, MD

Abercrombie Radiology

Judson Gash, MD

UT Medical Center

Jeffrey Peeke, MD

UT Medical Center Radiology

Gayle Roulier, MD

Vista Radiology, PC

John Simmons, MD

Abercrombie Radiology

Daniel Walsh, MD

Abercrombie Radiology

Radiology, Interventional

Interventional radiologists not only interpret medical images, but also perform minimally invasive surgical procedures through small incisions in the body.

Bradley Pollard, MD

UT Medical Center Radiology

Peter Kvamme, MD

UT Medical Center Radiology

John Simmons, MD

Abercrombie Radiology

Christopher Stephens, MD

UT Medical Center Radiology

Scott Wegryn, MD

Vista Radiology

Rheumatology

Rheumatologists treat people with pain and disorders of the joints, muscles, tendons and bones, such as arthritis.

Tonya Baker, MD

Rheumatologix

Jeffry Bieber, MD

UT Rheumatology

Robert Capps, MD

Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC

Christy Park, MD

UT Rheumatology Associates

Gary Klipple, MD

UT Medical Center

Kenny Sizemore, MD

Rheumatology Associates of East Tennessee

Jay Warrick, MD

Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC

Sleep Medicine

Sleep medicine is devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

Rosanne Barker, MD

Barker Sleep Institute

Tina Dudney, MD

University Pulmonary and Critical Care

Kevin Martinolich, MD

UT Sleep Disorders Center

Dewey McWhirter, MD

Tennova Sleep Centers

Farrukh Siddiqui, MD

Fort Sanders Sleep Disorders Center

Surgery, Colon & Rectal

Colon and rectal surgeons address diseases of the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus, as well as conditions of the liver, urinary tract, and female reproductive system.

Mark Casillas, MD

University Colon & Rectal Surgery

James McLoughlin, MD

University Surgical Oncology

Gregory Midis, MD

Premier Surgical Associates

Andrew Russ, MD

University Colon & Rectal Surgery

Sung Lee, MD

Premier Surgical Associates

Surgery, General

General surgery focuses on the abdomen, including esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix, bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland.

Brian Daley, MD

UT Medical Center

William Gibson, MD

Premier Surgical Associates, PLLC

Keith Gray, MD

University Surgical Oncology

David Harrell, MD

Premier Surgical Associates–North

Michael Kelly, MD

Premier Surgical Associates

James Lewis, MD

University Surgical Oncology

Jillian Lloyd, MD

University Surgical Oncology

Aaron Margulies, MD

Aaron G. Margulies, MD

Gregory Mancini, MD

University Surgeons Associates

James McLoughlin, MD

UT Medical Center

Gregory Midis, MD

Premier Surgical Associates

David Schutter, MD

Premier Surgical Associates

Surgery Neurological

A neurosurgeon specializes in the treatment of nervous system disorders, including trauma, stroke, tumors, and other diseases or infections of the brain or spine.

Todd Abel, MD

UT Medical Center

Richard Boyer, MD

Neurosurgical Associates PC

James Killeffer, MD

Neurosurgical Associates PC

Joel Ragland, MD

Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants of East Tennessee, PC

William Snyder, MD

Neurosurgical Associates PC

Jonathan York, MD

Neurosurgical Associates PC

Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face and jaws. They are trained to administer anesthesia and provide care in an office setting.

Eric Carlson, MD

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Turner Emery, MD

Knoxville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, PC

Jack Gotcher, MD

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

John Hudson, DDS

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

J. Michael McCoy, MD

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Surgery, Orthopedic

Orthopaedic surgery is devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

Paul Becker, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Russell Betcher, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Herman Botero, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

E. Brantley Burns, MD

Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, PC

Douglas Calhoun, MD

Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic

Michael Casey, MD

Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, PC

Harold Cates, MD

Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, PC

Michael Eilerman, MD

University Orthopaedic Surgeons

G. Brian Holloway, MD

Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic

D. Hamilton Hunter, MD

Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, PC

Robert Ivy, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Paul Johnson, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

James Kimbro Maguire, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Gregory Mathien, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Philip McDowell, MD

University Orthopaedic Suregons

Matthew Nadaud, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

William Oros, MD

University Orthopaedic Surgeons

Tracy Pesut, MD

Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, PC

Matt Rappe, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Timothy Renfree, MD

Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, PC

Christine Seaworth, MD

University Orthopaedic Surgeons

Edwin Spencer, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Konstantinos Triantafillou, MD

University Orthopaedic Surgeons

Surgery, Plastic

Plastic surgery involves the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body, both reconstructive and cosmetic. Reconstructive can include the treatment of burns.

Stefanos Boukovalas, MD

University Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Ed Breazeale, MD

The Breazeale Clinic

Joseph Chun, MD

University Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Daniel Fowler, MD

Knoxville Center for Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

Tom Gallaher, MD

Gallaher Plastic Surgery
& Spa MD

Jason Hall, MD

Trillium Plastic Surgery

Kathleen Herbig, MD

University Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dean Kleto, MD

Dean Kleto Plastic Surgery

David Lo, MD

Premier Surgical Associates

Jay Lucas, MD

The Lucas Center/Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery

Steven Smith, MD

Steven J. Smith, MD, PLLC

Stacy Stephenson, MD

UT Medical Center

Timothy Wilson, MD

East Tennessee Plastic Surgery

Surgery Thoracic

A thoracic surgeon cares for patients with diseases of the chest, generally excluding the heart. About 80 percent of thoracic surgery involves cancer of some sort.

Raymond Dieter, MD

University Heart Surgeons

Thomas Gaines, MD

University Heart Surgeons

David Graham, MD

East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group

Petros Leinonen, MD

East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group

Michael Maggart, MD

East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group

William Walker, MD

Tennova Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Surgery, General/Vascular

Vascular surgery manages diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic circulation system by medical therapy, catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction.

Joshua Arnold, MD

University Vascular Surgeons

Michael Buckley, MD

University Vascular Surgeon

Willard Campbell, MD

Premier Surgical

Michael Freeman, MD

University Vascular Surgeons

Oscar Grandas, MD

University Vascular Surgeons

Kyle Kleppe, MD

University Surgeons Associates, PC

Matthew Mancini, MD

UT Medical Center

Michael McNally, MD

UT Vascular and Transplant Surgeons

Scott Stevens, MD

University Vascular Surgeons

Surgery, Vascular

Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the vascular system. While they perform surgery, they also treat diseases of the vascular system with medicine or exercise.

Joshua Arnold, MD

UT Medical Center

Michael Buckly, MD

UT Medical Center

C. Scott Callicutt, MD

Premier Surgical Associates

Michael Freeman, MD

UT Medical Center

Michael McNally, MD

UT Medical Center

Scott Stevens, MD

University Vascular Surgeons

Stephen Tonks, MD

Premier Surgical Associates

Urgent Care

Urgent care is the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions which are serious but pose no immediate threat to life and health.

John Carroll, MD

Summit Hardin Valley Internal Medicine

Jay Hammett, MD

East Towne Urgent Care

Robin Huskey, MD

Well Key Urgent Care

Urogynecology

Urogynecology doctors treat women with pelvic floor disorders. They can help improve quality of life by treating incontinence or prolapse issues.

C. Bryce Bowling, MD

UT Urogynecology

Robert Elder, MD

UT Urogynecology

Michael Polin, MD

UT Urogynecology

Urology

Urology focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.

Jonathan Angelle, MD

University Urology, PC

James Bienvenu, MD

University Urology, PC

Paul Hatcher, MD

Urology and Urological Surgery

Edward Kim, MD

University Urology, PC

John Lacy, MD

University Urology, PC

Rebecca Lavelle, MD

Blount Memorial Hospital

Garrett Lischer, MD

Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC

Brian Parker, MD

Tennessee Urology Associates, PLLC

Ryan Pickens, MD

University Urology, PC

Renee Quillin, MD

Urology Specialists of East Tennessee

Christopher Ramsey, MD

Tennessee Urology

Edward Tieng, MD

Urology Specialists of East Tennessee

Christian Traynelis, MD

East Tennessee Urology

Wesley White, MD

University Urology, PC 

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