Top Docs 2026

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Every year, the world of medicine changes and evolves – new discoveries are made, new procedures are perfected, and new solutions take the stage. But these changes and evolutions don’t spring from nothing. Thousands of medical professionals are all part of this momentous effort to ensure that our community gets the best care available, and every year, just as we see the results of their efforts, we have the opportunity to recognize those efforts. Cityview’s Top Doctors list is our way of giving thanks to the providers in our community who are making an impact, as well as our means of introducing you to the sorts of providers you can trust with your medical needs.

The list you are about to read isn’t just our opinion. This list is created first and foremost by doctors, voting for their peers whom they believe are most deserving of recognition in their fields. When you see a name on this list, it’s a name vetted by the medical experts you know and trust here in East Tennessee.

Whether they are a ten-year veteran of the list or this is their Top Docs debut, the doctors named here are published without ranking. Our goal isn’t to say one of these doctors stands above the rest; we’re here to highlight all these medical professionals who have contributed to the health of our community, and you can be confident that each and every one of them will take good care of you and your family.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the medical professionals in our community – whether they’re featured on this list or not – for all you do. We appreciate the time you took out to highlight your peers.

And now, let’s see who they chose for 2026’s Top Doctors of East Tennessee!

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

Hyperbaric Medicine

Infectious Disease

Internal Medicine

Longevity-Regenerative Medicine

Maternal & Fetal Medicine

Neonatology

Nephrology

Neurology

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Ophthalmology

Otolaryngology

Pain Medicine

Pathology

Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Critical Care

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dermatology

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, MD
Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

Donald Ellenburg, MD
Allergy & Asthma Affiliates

Timothy Frazier, MD
Allergy & Asthma Affiliates

Laura Green
The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, PC

William Horton, MD
Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

Karthik Krishnan, MD
The Allergy Asthma and Sinus Center, PC

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.

Jeffrey Broussard, MD
North America Partners in Anesthesia

Jason Buehler, MD
University Anesthesiologists

Daniel Bustamante, MD
University Anesthesiologists

Gordon Collins, MD
American Anesthesiology of TN Parkwest Hospital

Craig Combs, MD
University Anesthesiologists

Brian Conroy, MD
North America Partners in Anesthesia

Jeffrey Fuqua, MD
Covenant Anesthesia Group

Michael Godbold, MD
University Anesthesiologists

Benjamin Harper, MD
University Anesthesiologists

Steven Massaro, MD
Covenant Anesthesia Group

Patrick McFarland, MD
University Anesthesiologists

Samuel (Tim) McIlrath, MD
Covenant Anesthesia Group

James Miller, MD
University Anesthesiologists

Jeffery Ollis, MD
Covenant Anesthesia Group

Brian Wetherington, MD
Prisma Health

James Wike, MD
Neurosurgical Associates, PC

Cardiology

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

Thomas Ayres, MD
Knoxville Heart Group

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

Malcolm Foster III, 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

Barry Michelson, MD
Tennova Heart

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

David Wood, MD
Knoxville Heart Group

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 Cardiology, PC

James Cox, MD
University Cardiology, PC

Jeffrey Hirsh, MD
University Cardiology, PC

Keith Kyker, MD
Tennova Heart

William Mahlow, MD
University Cardiology, PC

Hitesh Mehta, MD
Knoxville Heart Group

John Meriwether, MD
Cardiology Associates of East TN

Nilamkumar Patel, MD
Tennova Heart

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

Neil Barry IV, DO
Tennova Heart

Stuart Bresee, MD
University Cardiology, PC

Clint Doiron, MD
Tennova Heart

Malcolm Foster, MD
Turkey Creek Medical Center

Barry Michelson, MD
Tennova Heart

Sara Negrotto, MD
Cardiology Associates of East TN

Tjuan Overly, MD
University Cardiology, PC

Ayaz Rahman, MD
Cardiology Associates of East TN

Joshua Todd, MD
Knoxville Heart Group

Carmelo Venero, 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.

Thomas Ayres, MD
Knoxville Heart Group

Neil Barry IV, DO
Tennova Heart

Lee Dilworth, MD
Knoxville Heart Group

Clint Doiron, MD
Tennova Heart

Malcolm Foster III, MD
Turkey Creek Medical Center

David Huntsinger, Jr., MD
UT Medical Center

Jeffrey Johnson, MD
UT Medical Center

Kyle McCoy, MD
Tennova Heart

Ravi Mehta, MD
Turkey Creek Medical Center

Barry Michelson, MD
Tennova Heart

Sara Negrotto, MD
Cardiology Associates of East TN

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.

Andrews Paul, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Paul Branca, MD
University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Shannon Byrd, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Jesse Doers, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Tina Dudney, MD
University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Ronald Estes, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Jared Kravitz, MD
University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Scott Luchsinger, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

James Pharaoh, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Elise Schriver, MD
University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Francisco Soto, MD
University Pulmonary & Critical Care

John Swisher, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

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.

Tyler Allen, DDS
Pickering & Allen

Jonathan Bradshaw, DDS
Heritage Family Dentistry

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

Matthew Doppelt, DO
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

Cynthia Kang-Rotondo, MD
Greater Knoxville Dermatology

Katherine Kerchner, MD
Dermatology Associates of Oak Ridge

Edward Primka, MD
Dermatology Associates of Knoxville

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.

Randal Dabbs, MD
TeamHealth

Michael De Boer, MD
UT Medical Center

Debra Durst, MD
RevitalyzeMD

Travis Fawver, MD
TeamHealth

Leonard Lamsen, MD
UT Medical Center

Joseph Peeden, Jr., MD
ETCH-Children’s Pediatric Group

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 III, 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.

Christopher Acker, MD
Trinity Medical Group

Kenneth Allum, MD
Summit Medical Group

Raye-Anne Ayo, MD
Family Health Center

Amy Barger Stevens, MD
University Family Physicians

Alicia Brooks, MD
Fort Loudon Primary Care

Luke Chesney, MD
Summit Medical Group at Deane Hill & Northshore

Daniel Cox, MD
Lakemoor Family Physicians

R. Wesley Dean, MD
Emory Family Practice

Brad Flaming, MD
Emory Family Practice

Amy Forsee
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

Meade Edmunds III, MD
Edmunds Gastroenterology

William Ergen, MD
Gastrointestinal Associates

Sangeeta Gulati, MD
University Gastroenterology

John Haydek, MD
Gastrointestinal Associates

Christopher Kulisek, MD
Fort Loudoun Gastroenterology

J. Matthew Moore, MD
Gastrointestinal Associates

Maria Newman, MD
Gastrointestinal Associates

Carlos Rollhauser, MD
University Gastroenterology

Steedman Sarbah, MD
Knoxville Digestive Disease Consultants

Ramanujan Samavedy, MD
Gastrointestinal Associates

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.

Monica Crane, MD
Genesis Neuroscience Clinic

Kim Emmett, MD
Faculty Internal Medicine

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

Kenneth Cofer, MD
Thompson Oncology Group

Larry Kilgore, MD
University Gynocology Oncology

Kristopher Kimball, MD
University Gynecologic Oncology

Brook Saunders, MD
Thompson Oncology Group

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

Allison Eaton, MD
University Women’s Specialists

Kristopher Kimball, MD
University Gynecologic Oncology

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
Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC

Tracy Dobbs, MD
Tennessee Cancer Specialists, PLLC

Saji Eapen, 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

Felicia Wheeler, 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

Heather Reed-Day, 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.

Michael Carringer, MD
UT Hospitalists

Richard Coffey, MD
Statcare Hospitalist Group

Leila Davis, MD
TeamHealth

Deborah Franklin, DO
UT Hospitalists

Benjamin Helms, DO
UT Hospitalists

J.J. Janoyan, DO
UT Hospitalists

Jason Kennedy, MD
UT Hospitalists

Ryan Kerr, MD
UT Hospitalists

Claude LaCharite, MD
UT Hospitalists

Nathan Smith, MD
UT Hospitalists

Benjamin Verzi, MD
UT Hospitalists

Brian Wheeler, MD
UT Hospitalists

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

E. Brian Kemp, MD
Knoxville Infectious Disease Consultants

Catherine Sarbah, MD
Knoxville Infectious Disease Consultants

Henri Shiflett, MD
Knoxville Infectious Disease Consultants

Mahmoud Shorman, MD
University Infectious Disease

Russell Smith, MD
University Infectious Disease

Hiediliza Tan, MD
Hiediliza Tan, MD

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

Jeffrey Boruff, MD
Internal Medicine Associates

Larry Brakebill, MD
Internal Medicine Associates

Kathryn Coombes, MD
Internal Medicine Associates

Glenn Hall, MD
Internal Medicine Associates

Rocio Huet, MD
University Internal Medicine

James Hurst, MD
Summit Medical

Judith Kinzy, MD
Faculty Internal Medicine

Kimberly Morris, MD
UT Medical Center

Jennifer Piel, MD
UT Primary Care Northshore

Nathaniel Piel, MD
Faculty Internal Medicine

Thang Phan, MD
TeamHealth

Janet Purkey, MD
UT Medical Center

John Showalter, MD
Summit Medical Group

Katie Tipton, MD
Trinity Medical Associates

Longevity/Regenerative Medicine

Longevity medicine is about more than simple ‘anti-aging’. Longevity doctors address numerous aspects of the aging process, aiming to not only make patients look younger but remain healthy longer.

Ed Breazeale, MD
The Breazeale Clinic

Debra Durst, MD
RevitalyzeMD

Tom Gallaher, MD
Gallaher Plastic Surgery & Spa

Jason Hall, MD
Trillium Plastic Surgery

Thomas Rogers, MD
Performance Medicine

Margaret Troxell, MD
Troxell’s Anti-Aging Center

Hiediliza Tan, MD
Hiediliza Tan, MD

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

Tara Burnette, MD
Regional Neonatal Associates

Mark Gaylord, MD
Regional Neonatal Associates

Malinda Harris, MD
Knoxville Neonatal Associates

Keri Lattimore, MD
Regional Neonatal Associates

J. Thomas Meadows, MD
Regional Neonatal Associates

Nephrology

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

Sung Yong Bae, MD
East Tennessee Nephrology

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

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.

Alexander Hartmann, MD
University Neurohospitalists

Steven Rider, MD
University Neurology

Randall Trudell, MD
University Neurology

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.

Margaret Beaudrot, MD
Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists

Leonard Brabson, MD
Tennova Women’s Health Specialists

Lisa Buckingham, MD
University Women’s Specialists

Stephanie Cross, MD
University Women’s Specialists

L. Michael Fields, MD
Fields Center for Women’s Health

Kimberly Fortner, MD
High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC

Robb McKeown, MD
Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists

Laura Ellen Moffat, MD
Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists

Kenneth O’Kelley, MD
Generations OB/GYN

Kimberly Roberts, MD
Contemporary Women’s Health

Periclis Roussis, MD
Fort Sanders Perinatal Center

Andwylynn Sances, MD
OB/GYN Associates of Oak Ridge

Erin Saunders, MD
Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists

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 Women’s Specialists

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 Associates

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

David Harris, Jr., MD
University Eye Specialists

J. Franklin Murchison, MD
Baptist Eye Surgeons

J. Matthew Rouse, MD
University Eye Specialists

R. Keith Shuler, MD
Southeast Retina Associates

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

Michael J. Belmont, MD
Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

Elise Denneny, MD
Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

Richard DePersio, MD
Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

William Horton, MD
Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

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 Knoxville ENT Associates 

R. Mark Ray, MD
Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

Allan Rosenbaum, MD
Greater Knoxville ENT Associates

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

Mark 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
East Tennessee Pathology, PLLC

William Beuerlein, MD
East Tennessee Pathology, PLLC

Lisa Duncan, MD
University Pathologists, PC

Michael Dyer, MD
Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Alan Grindstaff, MD
University Pathologists, PC

Ariana Citabria Holley, MD
Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Elizabeth Hubbard, MD
University Pathologists, PC

William Konomos, MD
Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Laurentia Nodit, MD
University Pathologists, PC

Richard Sances II, MD
Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Russell Tipton, MD
Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Stuart Van Meter, MD
University Pathologists, PC

Jeremy Vincent, MD
Innovative Pathology Services, PLLC

Pediatric Cardiology

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

Yvonne Bremer, MD
ETCH-Pediatric Cardiology

Michael Liske, MD
ETCH-Pediatric Cardiology

Sumeet Sharma, MD
ETCH-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
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, Jr., MD
ETCH-Children’s Pediatric Group

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.

Michael Blake, MD
ETCH-Pediatric Hospitalists

John Corns, DO
ETCH–Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Jennifer Hamm, MD
ETCH-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Susan Spiller, MD
ETCH-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Pediatric Hospitalist

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
ETCH-Pediatric Hospitalists

Shannon Cohen, MD
ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Kristin Farr, MD
ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Deann Holbrook, MD
ETCH–Pediatric Hospitalists

Joni Oberlin, MD
ETCH–Pediatric Hospitalists

Joseph Peeden, Jr., MD
ETCH-Children’s Pediatric Group

Jeanann Pardue, MD
ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

Amit Patel, MD
ETCH–Children’s Pediatric Group–Inpatient Service

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.

Jennifer Savage, MD
Neurosurgical Associates PC

Pediatric Ophthalmology

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

Chris O’Brien, MD
Bright Eye Consultants

Allyson Schmitt, MD
Knoxville Pediatric Ophthalmology

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

Madison Coleman, MD
Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

John Little, MD
Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

R. Mark Ray, MD
Children’s Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PLLC

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
LifeStance Health

C. Randall May, MD
Northshore Group

Lee Naramore, MD
Parkway Psychiatric Service

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.

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.

Rhys Irvine, MD
ETCH–Pediatric Urology

D. Preston Smith, MD
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

Ashley Gilmer, MD
Knoxville Pediatric Associates, PC

Richard Glover, MD
ETCH–Children’s Faith Pediatrics

Joseph Peeden, Jr., 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

Adam Epps, DO
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Bruce Fry, DO
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Jeffrey Hecht, MD
University Rehabilitation Associates, PC

John Lavelle, MD
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Elmer Pinzon, MD
University Spine & Sport

W. Taylor Riden, DO
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Samuel Yoakum, DO
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

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 Harrison, DPM
Premier Surgical Associates

R. Brent Harbin, DPM
Tennova Foot & Ankle

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
Sharon Burnside, MD

Lane Cook, MD
TMS of Knoxville

James Joseph Kennedy, MD
Psychiatric Associates

Paul Miller, MD
UT Internal Medicine Psychiatry

Caryn Stoller, MD
Northshore Group

Pulmonary Medicine

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

Bashar Bargoty, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

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

Ronald Estes, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

Elise Schriver, MD
University Pulmonary and Critical Care

Varun Shah, MD
Statcare Pulmonary Consultants

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
University Radiology, PC

Garth Graham, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

H. Robert Hixson, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

William Holmes, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

Christopher Hovis, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

Steven Knight, MD
University Radiology, PC

Garnetta Morin-Ducote, MD
University Radiology, PC

Jeffrey Peeke, MD
University Radiology, PC

Robert Santee, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

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
University Radiology, PC

Jeffrey Peeke, MD
University Radiology, PC

Gayle Roulier, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

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.

Andrew Conrad, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

John Goodwin, MD
Interventional Radiology (IR) Centers

Jason Ozment, MD
Abercrombie Radiology

Peter Kvamme, MD
University Radiology, PC

Shuler Phillips, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

Bradley Pollard, MD
University Radiology, PC

Jeffrey Roesch, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

Christopher Stevens, MD
University Radiology, PC

Scott Wegryn, MD
Vista Radiology, PC

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 Associates

W. Brian Bush, MD
Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC

Gary Klipple, MD
UT Medical Center

Christy Park, MD
UT Rheumatology Associates

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
Tranquility Sleep Specialists

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

Sung Lee, MD
Premier Surgical Associates

James McLoughlin, MD
University Surgical Oncology

Gregory Midis, MD
Premier Surgical Associates

Andrew Russ, MD
University Colon & Rectal Surgery

Surgery, General

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

Shannon Beierle, MD
Premier Surgical Associates

Brian Daley, MD
UT Medical Center

Norma Edwards, MD
Premier Surgical Associates

William Gibson, MD
Premier Surgical Associates

Keith Gray, MD
University Surgical Oncology

David Harrell, MD
Premier Surgical Associates

Michael Kelly, MD
Premier Surgical Associates

James Lewis, MD
University Surgical Oncology

Jillian Lloyd, MD
University Surgical Oncology

Megan Johnson Lodeiro, MD
Tennessee Bariatric Surgery

Gregory Mancini, MD
University Surgeons Associates

Aaron Margulies, MD
Fort Loudoun Family Medical Center

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
Neurosurgical Associates, PC

Richard Boyer, MD
Neurosurgical Associates, PC

Christopher Gallati, MD
Neurosurgical Associates, PC

James Killeffer, MD
Neurosurgical Associates, PC

Joel Norman, MD
TN Brain and Spine

William Snyder, Jr., 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
Eric R. Carlson, MD, DMD

Turner Emery, MD
Knoxville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, PC

Jack Gotcher, Jr., MD
University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

J. Michael McCoy, MD
University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

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 Alliance

Michael Casey, MD
Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, PC

Harold Cates, Jr., MD
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance

Michael Eilerman, MD
University Orthopaedic Surgeons

G. Brian Holloway, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Andrew Holt, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Robert Ivy, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Paul Johnson, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Gregory Mathien, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Philip McDowell, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Matthew Nadaud, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

William Oros, MD
University Orthopaedic Surgeons

Tracy Pesut, MD
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance

Matt Rappé, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Timothy Renfree, MD
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance

Christine Seaworth, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Edwin Spencer, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Konstantinos Triantafillou, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Benjamin Weisenthal, MD
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

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

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

Steven Smith, MD
Steven J. Smith, MD, PLLC

Stacy Stephenson, MD
University Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

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 III, 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

William McAlexander, MD
Tennova Cardiothoracic Surgeons

William Walker, MD
Tennova Cardiothoracic 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
University Vascular & Transplant Surgeons

Michael Buckly, MD
University Vascular & Transplant Surgeons

C. Scott Callicutt, MD
Premier Surgical Associates

Michael Freeman, MD
University Vascular & Transplant Surgeons

Oscar Grandas, MD
University Vascular & Transplant Surgeons

George Lodeiro, MD
Apex Vascular

Michael McNally, MD
University Vascular & Transplant Surgeons

Scott Stevens, MD
University Vascular & Transplant 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
Hardin Valley Internal Medicine

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

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

Sean DeLair, MD
Tennova Urology

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

John-Paul Newport, MD
Urology Specialists of East Tennessee

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

Adam Shrewsberry, MD
Tennessee Urology

Edward Tieng, MD
Urology Specialists of East Tennessee

Wesley White, MD
University Urology, PC 

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