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HEALTHCARE DIRECTORY

Your comprehensive guide to healthcare services in Blount and Loudon Counties 2026

LOUDON COUNTY

TRUSTED,COMPREHENSIVEDENTISTRY IN LENOIR CITY

DENTAL SAVINGS PLAN!

$350 annually

$250 Children 15 Years& Younger

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Normal Cleanings (2)

Periodic Exams (1)

Limited Oral Exams (1)

Complete Series of X-Rays

Panorex and Periapical Films

Bitewings (1) per year

Covered at 50%

Fluoride Treatment Sealants

Covered at 10%

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Advanced/ Deep Cleaning

Fillings ,Implants

Crowns/ Bridge, Denture/Par tials

Periodontics

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AUDIOLOGY

Beltone Tennessee

Ashtyn Gore

865.982.9804

803 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville

Choice Audiology

Dr. Rebekah Tripp

865.229.6230

938 Mulberry St., Loudon

Audiology

Jessica Greene, HIS

Education: Roane State Community College, Associate’s Degree Hearing Instrument Specialist

Organizations: International Hearing Society, Member (865) 229-6230

Choice Audiology 938 Mulberry St., Loudon

ACUPUNCTURE

The Healing Place

865.722.5769

401 Wharf St., Loudon

CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Scott Courtley

865.440.7856

101 Cheeyo Way, Loudon

Dr. Michael Elliott

865.988.9815

615 E. Broadway, Lenoir City

Dr. Matthew Tonnos

865.440.7856

101 Cheeyo Way, Loudon

DENTISTS

Dr. Sam Akhrass, DDS, FAAID, DABOI/ID

865.986.0842

603 Highway 321 N., Bldg. 1, Lenoir City

Audiology

Janna Spada, AuD, CCC-A

Education: East TN State University, Doctor of Audiology, 2025

Certifications: TN State License; NC State License; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A)

Organizations: Member: American Academy of Audiology; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Academy of Doctors of Audiology

(865) 229-6230

Audiology

Jessica Greene, HIS

Choice Audiology 938 Mulberry St., Loudon

Education: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Doctor of Audiology 2013 TN State License; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Member: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Academy of Doctors of Audiology; Tennessee Academy of Audiology, Board Member

(865) 229-6230

Choice Audiology 938 Mulberry St., Loudon

Dr. Jason Bowman, DDS

865.458.4352

800 Mulberry St., Loudon

Dr. Clint Brodal, DDS

Baxter Jones, DDS

865.381.8867

974 Hwy 321, Lenoir City

Dr. Chris Lee, DDS

865.351.0164

200 N A St., Lenoir City

Dr. Caleb Mabry, DDS

865.564.6001

600 Town Creek Rd E., Lenoir City

Dr. Don Mabry, DDS

865.564.6001

600 Town Creek Rd. E, Lenoir City

Daniel Read, DMD

865.381.8867

974 Hwy 321, Lenoir City

OPTOMETRISTS

Thomas Browning, MD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

Elissa Fleming, OD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

Matthew Lowrance, DO

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

Silvia Mende, OD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

David Montgomery, OD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

Monica Perry, OD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

Julia Reimold, OD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

Timothy Stout, MD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

Melissa Thomas, OD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

Paul Wittke, MD

800.500.4667

5491 Creekwood Park Blvd. A, Lenoir City

PHARMACIES & MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CVS

. 865.986.6563

570 Hwy 321 N., Lenoir City

Food City

300 Market Dr., Lenoir City

. 865.458.5312

2799 Hwy 72 N., Loudon

Fresh Pharmacy

865.988.0000

721 Hwy 321 N, Lenoir City

PETMART PHARMACY

Preferred Pharmacy

865.458.1113

101 Cheeyo Way, Loudon

Rocky Top Pharmacy

865.657.3500

702 Grove St., Loudon

Rx.Perts

865.458.1102

2350 Hwy 72, Loudon

Town Creek Pharmacy

865.317.1045

950 Hwy 321 N, Lenoir City

Vistara Pharmacy

865.328.2482

460 Medical Park Dr., Suite 101, Lenoir City

Walgreens

350 Hwy 321N., Lenoir City

. 865.458.9938

1625 2111 Hwy 72 N., Loudon

Walmart

. 865.986.1521

911 Hwy 321 N., Lenoir City

PHYSICIANS ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY

Dr. Nicholas Kolinsky, MD

865.983.2242

616 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville

501 Adesa Blvd., Lenoir City

Dr. Karthik Krishnan, MD

865.983.2242

616 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville

501 Adesa Blvd., Lenoir City

Dr. Craig Montgomery, FNP

865.983.2242

616 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville

501 Adesa Blvd., Lenoir City

Dr. Ty Prince, MD

865.983.2242

616 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville

501 Adesa Blvd., Lenoir City

Scout Robinson, MD

865.983.2242

616 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville

501 Adesa Blvd., Lenoir City

Paula Sparkman, FNP

865.983.2242

616 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville

501 Adesa Blvd., Lenoir City

BREAST SURGERY

Dr. Aaron Margulies

865.271.6580

689 Medical Park Dr., Suite 101, Lenoir City

CARDIOLOGY

Bassem Abazid, MD

865.988.9970

689 Medical Park Dr. # 301, Lenoir City

Dr. Nareshbhai Mistry, MD

865.988.9970

689 Medical Park Dr., Ste 301, Lenoir City

FAMILY PRACTICE

Dr. Alicia Brooks, MD

865.271.6600

423 Medical Park Dr. #600, Lenoir City

Justin R. Cecil, PA

865.986.3283

721 Hwy 321 N, Suite C., Lenoir City

Dr. Leah Dobbins, MD

865.271.6600

423 Medical Park Dr. #600, Lenoir City

Lauren Gallian, NP

865.986.3283

721 Hwy 321 N, Suite C., Lenoir City

Teresa Hassard

865.231.4477

501 Adessa Blvd. #A150, Lenoir City

Dr. Michael Heald, MD

865.231.4477

501 Adessa Blvd. #A150, Lenoir City

Natalie E. Judy, PA

865.986.3283

721 Hwy 321 N, Suite C., Lenoir City

Matthew Lavelle, PA

865.271.6600

423 Medical Park Dr. #600, Lenoir City

Dr. Antoin Mardini, MD

865.986.3283

721 Hwy 321 N, Suite C., Lenoir City

Dr. Michael Moore, MD

865.271.6600

423 Medical Park Dr. #600, Lenoir City

Dwyn Mounger, APN

865.271.6600

423 Medical Park Dr. #600, Lenoir City

Dr. Walker E. Nowell, DO

865.986.3283

721 Hwy 321 N, Suite C., Lenoir City

Kelly Piper, PA

865.271.6600

423 Medical Park Dr. #600, Lenoir City

Dr. Moez Premji, MD

865.988.5774

308 E Broadway St., Lenoir City

Karen Rookard, FNP

865.205.3025

202 Dohi Dr., Loudon

Dr. F. Brandon Sammons, DO

865.205.3025

202 Dohi Dr., Loudon

Kaitlyn A. Sims, FNP

865.986.3283

721 Hwy 321 N, Suite C., Lenoir City

Alan Smiy

865.271.6600

423 Medical Park Dr. #600, Lenoir City

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Dr. Carolina Beardsley, APN

865.271.6180

576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr. #200, Lenoir City

Dr. Chris Kulisek, MD

865.271.6180

576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr. #200, Lenoir City

ORTHOPEDICS

Dr. Paul C. Brady, MD

865.690.4861

576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr. #200, Lenoir City

Dr. Conrad Ivie, MD

865.690.4861

576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr. #200, Lenoir City

Dr. J. Christopher Shaver, MD

865.988.8667

576 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr. #200, Lenoir City

Syed M. Amer, MD

865.986.1400

5055 Creekwood Park Blvd., Lenoir City Marc Courts, MD

865.458.5666

616 Ward Ave., Loudon

Callie Duncan, CPNP

865.986.1400

5055 Creekwood Park Blvd., Lenoir City

Jennie Haney, CPNP

865.986.1400

5055 Creekwood Park Blvd., Lenoir City

Find the right doctor for your condition

The medical field is comprised of many professionals working in concert to keep patients healthy, which involves treating any conditions that arise. Individuals may be treated by various types of doctors in their lifetime, and each is an expert in his or her field. According to Medical News Today, most physicians are categorized as primary care or specialty care.

Navigating the health care system can be confusing. Recognition of the specialties of various types of doctors can make it easier to make it through that system.

· General practitioner: Also known as a family physician, or primary care doctor, these are the doctors patients are likely to encounter most often. They care for patients during routine checkups and screening tests; provide immunizations; and manage ongoing medical conditions. GPs also may be internists, treating both common and complex illnesses.

· Pediatrician: Pediatricians specialize in the care of children from birth and up. Although there is no set age when patients will transition from a pediatrician to an adult doctor, Kids Health says the switch is typically made between the ages of 18 and 21.

· Geriatric medicine specialists: These doctors focus on treating elderly patients and the medical conditions that can develop as a person ages. Geriatric doctors work in private offices, nursing homes, assisted

living facilities, hospitals, and some even make house calls.

· Endocrinologists: An endocrinologist is an expert in the study of the body’s hormones, says the Cleveland Clinic. They diagnose and treat many different conditions that affect the endocrine system, including diabetes, reproductive issues and thyroid conditions.

· Dermatologist: Skin, hair and nail conditions are handled by a dermatologist. Dermatologists routinely treat conditions like acne, moles, scarring, rashes, and more.

· Nephrologists: Individuals with kidney diseases as well as high blood pressure and fluid and mineral imbalances will likely see a nephrologist.

· Ophthalmologist: Although many conditions of the eye can be diagnosed and treated by optometrists, ophthalmologists are medical doctors

who can treat every kind of eye condition. They also can operate on the eyes, according to WebMD.

· Oncologist: Oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. They have subspecialties in specific types of cancer, and also may serve as radiation oncologists, who provide radiation cancer treatments.

· Otolaryngologists: Commonly referred to as ear, nose and throat doctors, these professionals treat diseases in these areas of the body. They also treat conditions that affect the neck and respiratory system.

· Pulmonologists: Those with conditions related to breathing issues, such as pneumonia, asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer, can seek out pulmonologists.

These are just some of the many different types of doctors people may visit in their lifetimes.

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Provider Profiles

Provider Profiles

Cardiology

JanetL.Eichholz,MD

Education: MD, Universit yofTennessee HealthScience Center,Memphis,TN, 2008

Residencies : Internal Medicine,WakeForestBaptist

Medical Center,WinstonSalem, NC,2011

Cer tifications : American BoardofInternal Medicine (cardiovascular disease), American BoardofInternal Medicine (inter ventional cardiology), American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowships : Inter ventional Cardiology,Universit yof MassachusettsMemorial Medical Center,Worcester, MA,2015, Cardiovascular Disease, Universit yof Tennessee Medical Center,Knoxville,TN, 2014

Phone : 865-544-2800

Fax: 865-544-6812

RichardMcBride, MD, FACC

Education: DoctorofMedicine,American Universit yofthe Caribbean

Residencies: Internal Medicine,Universit yof Virginia

Fellowships : Cardiovascular Disease, Marshall Universit y; Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology,Georgetown Universit y

Certifications : American BoardofInternal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

(865) 635-2871 Cardiology

FamilyMedicine

(865) 988-6330

FamilyMedicine

(865) 988-6330

University Cardiology

5779 Creekwood Park Blvd. Suite 210 Lenoir City, TN 37772

Universit yCardiology 1940 Alcoa Highway, BuildingE,Suite310 Knoxville,TN37920

Aimee A. Wehber, MD

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, 2014

Residencies: Cardiovascular Disease, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2017

Fellowships: Cardiovascular Disease, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2020

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine), American College of Cardiology

Cardiology 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd,Suite 210 Lenoir City,TN37772

Jonathan T. Hutchings,DO

Education:Kentucky College ofOsteopathic Medicine (KYCOM)

Residencies:ETSUFamily Physicians of Kingsport

Certifications:American BoardofFamily Medicine

UT PrimaryCareLenoirCity 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd,Ste 220 Lenoir City,TN37772

James Dean Webb,MD

Education:The University of Tennessee Health ScienceCenter

Residencies:The University of Tennessee Medical Center

Certifications:AmericanBoard of Family Medicine

UT Primary Care Lenoir City 5779Creekwood Park Blvd, Ste 220 Lenoir City, TN 37772

(865) 544-2800

Universit yCardiology 5779 CreekParkBlvd,Suite210 Lenoir Cit y, TN 37772

Comprehensive Weight Loss

Amber S. Evans, NP

Educat ion : NursePractitioner Carson Newman College

Cert ificat ions : American Nurses CredentialingCenter (ANCC)

Family Practice

(865) 988-6330

FamilyMedicine

(865) 988-6330

Surgeons Associates 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd, Suite 215 Lenoir City,TN37772

Irina Lavrik, MD,FAAFP

Education: National Medical University, Ukraine

Interships: Second Children’sHospital

Residencies: TheReading Hospital and Medical Center

Fellowships: Kiev Medical Academyof Postgraduate Education

UT PrimaryCareLenoir City 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd,Ste 220 Lenoir City,TN37772

Alina Wertz,MD

Education:Doctor of Medicine,Wright State UniversityBoonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, 2018

Internships:FamilyMedicine, UT Graduate School of Medicine, 2019

Residencies:Family Medicine,UTGraduate School of Medicine, 2021

Certifications:American Board of Family Medicine

UT Primary Care Lenoir City 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd, Suite 220 Lenoir City, TN 37772

Provider Profiles

GynecologicOncology

(865) 305-5622

Kristopher J. Kimball, MD

Education: Vanderbilt University Schoolof Medicine

Internships: University of AlabamaSchool of Medicine

Residencies: University of Alabama School of Medicine

Fellowships: University of AlabamaSchool of Medicine

Certifications: American Board of Obstetrics &Gynecology,Gynecologic Oncology

University Gynecologic Oncology 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd, Ste 215A Lenoir City,TN37772

Internal Medicine

(865) 988-6330

KatouraR. Patterson,DO

Education:University of Pittsburgh

Chatham University

Edward ViaVirginia CollegeofOsteopathic Medicine

Residencies:University of Tennessee Graduate SchoolofMedicine

UT PrimaryCareLenoir City 5579 Creekwood Park Blvd, Ste 220 Lenoir City,TN37772

Internal Medicine

(865) 988-6330

Ramani M. Reddy,MD, PhD

Education:Stanley MedicalCollege, Madras, India

Internships:Stanley Medical College,Madras, India

Residencies:University of TennesseeMedical Center

Certifications:American BoardofInternal Medicine

UT PrimaryCareLenoirCity 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd,Ste 220 Lenoir City,TN37772

John T. Foust, MD,FACP

Education: University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Internships: University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center,Memphis

Residencies: University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center,Memphis Fellowships: University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center,Memphis

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology,Hematology

988-6330

Milan N. Sheth, MD

Education: B.J. Medical College, India

Internships: Civil Hospital, India

Residencies: NewYork Methodist Hospital

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine

UT PrimaryCareLenoir City 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd,Ste 220 Lenoir City,TN37772

Clarissa S. Geyer, MD

Education: Pontificia University Catolica

Residencies: Hospital de Clinicas, North Shore University Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine

Fellowships: Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center

Certifications: American Board of Medical Oncology

Cancer Specialists 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd, Suite 140 Lenoir City,TN37772

Provider Profiles

Provider Profiles

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

865-984-4043

Jazmin N. Lowe, NP

Educat ion: MS, Nursing ,Lincoln Memorial University,Harrogate, TN 2017

BS, Nursing ,King University,Bristol, TN, 2014 AS, Nursing ,Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN, 2011

Cert ifications: American Academy of Nurse Pract it ioners (Family NP)

University Cancer Specialists -Blount 329 N. Hall Road Alcoa, TN 37701

MedicalOncology

(865) 984-4043

MatthewJ.McCar ty,MD

Education: Universit yofNotre Dame,BAdegree, 1984. Case WesternReser ve University,MD degree,1988

Internships : Letterman Army Medical Center 1988-9

Residencies : Letterman Army Medical Center 1989-91

Cer tifications : BoardCer tifiedInternal Medicine, Hematology,Medical Oncology Fellowships : BrookeArmyMedicalCenter1992-95

Universit yCancer Specialists -Blount 329 N. Hall Road Alcoa,TN37701

Nathan E. Schrock,MD

Education: Universit yofMississippi College of Medicine

Residencies : Universit yofMississippi Medical Center

Cer tifications : American BoardofMedical Oncology Fellowships : Universit yofMississippi Medical Center

Certifications:Board Certified by National CommissiononCertification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Physician Assistant

Chase Powell,PA

Education:Lincoln Memorial UniversityDeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jaclyn B. VanNes, MD,MBA,FACOG

Education: University of KentuckyCollege of Medicine

Internships: University of Tennessee Medical Center

Residencies: University of Tennessee Medical Center

Certifications: American BoardofObstetrics& Gynecology

Women’sSpecialists 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd, Ste 215 Lenoir City, TN 37772

Pulmonary Diseases

5779

Blvd, Ste

Lenoir City,TN37772

Isaac N. Biney, MD

Education: Doctor of Medicine, University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry, Accra, Ghana, 2009 Internships: General Surgery/Pediatrics, Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Sekondi, Ghana, 2011 Internal Medicine/ Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana May, 2010

Residencies: Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, 2015

Fellowships: Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, TN, 2020

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease), American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine), American Board of Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

988-6330 University Pulmonaryand Critical Care 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd, Ste215B Lenoir City,TN37772

Pulmonary Medicine

(865) 524-7471

Jason W. Green, DO

Education: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internships: East Tennessee State University, Bluefield Regional Medical Center

Fellowships: East Tennessee State University

Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine ~InternalMedicine,American Board of InternalMedicine ~Pulmonary Disease, American Board of InternalMedicine ~Critical Care Medicine

University Pulmonary&Critical Care 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd,Suite 215B Lenoir City,TN37772

305-8040

Michael Ryan Buckley, MD

Education: East Tennessee State University

Residencies: Wake Forest UniversityGeneral Surgery

Fellowships: TheUniversity of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine

Certifications: American Board of Surgery

University Vascular Surgeons 5779 Creekwood Park Blvd,Suite 215 Lenoir City,TN37772

Dr Nareshbhai Mistry, MD

Clifford D. James, III, MD

865.988.9970

865.271.9536

689 Medical Park Dr., Ste 301, Lenoir City

Endocrinology

Dr. Aaron D. Bussey, MD

AFTER HRS/WALK-IN CLINICS

865.637.8812

414 Greebel Dr., Maryville

Fast Pace Health

865.346.7382

Dr. David Irizarry, MD

865.984.3864

2933 Hwy 72 North, Loudon

266 Joule St., Alcoa

Lakeway Urgent Care

Family Practice

865.271.0038

Dr. Neal W. Atchley, MD

460 Medical Park Dr., Ste 103, Lenoir City

865.984.3864

Urgent Team

266 Joule St., Alcoa

865.988.0096

Dr. Christopher Barber, DO

865.342.8100

524 Market Dr., Lenoir City

Dr. Steve Noutong, MD

303 Medical Park Dr., Lenoir City

865.238.6270

Crystal G. Moses, CPNP

349 BMH Physician Office Bldg., Maryville

865.986.1400

Dr. Bhavin Patel, MD

5055 Creekwood Park Blvd., Lenoir City

865.982.7681

Rob Schaerer, MD

162 BMH Physician Office Bldg., Maryville

865.458.5666

Dr. Peter R. Scott, MD

720 Foothills Mall Dr., Maryville

Dr. Nancy Bartley, MD

865.980.5290

1503 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville

Dr. Justin Bennett, MD

865.984.3864

266 Joule St., Alcoa

865.238.6161

616 Ward Ave., Loudon

162 BMH Physician Office Bldg., Maryville

PODIATRY

Dr. Jane Souther, MD

Dr. John Gernert, MD

865.982.6270

865.986.2700

349 BMH Physician Office Bldg., Maryville

125 Town Creek Rd E., Suite 3, Lenoir City

Colon/Rectal Surgery

Dr. Abshan Malik, DPM

Dr. Mahdi M. Budayr, MD

865.986.2700

865.238.6600

220 Blount Memorial Cancer Center, Maryville

125 Town Creek Rd E., Suite 3, Lenoir City Louis Reper, DPM

865.986.2700

Dermatology

Dr. Britton Bishop, MD

865.273.1555

230 Associates Blvd., Alcoa

Dr. Alicia Brooks, MD

865.271.6600

423 Medical Park Dr #600, Lenoir City

Justin R. Cecil, PA

865.986.3283

721 Hwy 321 N, Suite C., Lenoir City

Dr. Holly Crim, MD

865.984.3864

266 Joule St., Alcoa

125 Town Creek Rd E., Suite 3, Lenoir City

Dr. Trent Gay, DO

865.238.6450

Andrew Venable, PA.C

232 Associates Blvd., Alcoa

865.986.2700

Dr. Jeremy Greer MD

125 Town Creek Rd E., Suite 3, Lenoir City

865.238.6450

SURGERY/GENERAL

232 Associates Blvd., Alcoa

Dr. Wahid Abadier, MD

Dr. Ryan Skinner, DO

865.238.6400

865.271.6565

220 Associates Blvd., Alcoa

576 Med Ctr Dr. Ste 101, Lenoir City

Dr. Lewis D. Slawsky, MD

865.380.9300

Dr. John Eason, Jr., MD

865.988.4452

615 Smithview Dr., Maryville

Dr. Kevin Veverka MD

460 Medical Park Dr. #106, Lenoir City

865.238.6450

232 Associates Blvd., Alcoa

Dr. Andrew C. Dirmeyer, MD

865.984.3864

266 Joule St., Alcoa

SENIOR LIVING CENTERS

Garden’s Residential Senior Living

865.995.8037

524 Ivey Vine Dr., Maryville

Lakewood Place

865.458-4123

1125 Grove St., Loudon

River

865.988.9321

100 W 5th Ave, Lenoir City

River Oaks Place

865.458.5841

1101 Grove St, Loudon

The

865.408.0211

100 Chatuga Dr. W., Loudon

Important reasons to visit a primary care physician

It is vital to make personal health a priority. Despite that widely accepted truth, far too often people delay trips to see their doctors. The coronavirus pandemic only compounded this issue. An April 2020 report from Modern Healthcare found roughly one in three Americans delayed medical care as they coped with the financial loss and stress caused by COVID-19. A report from CTV indicated Canadian cancer diagnoses were down 16 percent from 2018 to 2020 due to closed facilities or fear of getting COVID-19 from medical offices.

Concerns about the pandemic are not the only reasons individuals may skip doctor visits. Some avoid going to the doctor due to fear of the unknown. Dr. Barbara Cox, a psychologist based in San Diego, told NBC News that it’s common to feel reticent and anxious about going to the doctor. Around 3 percent of the population actually suffers from iatrophobia, the medical name for fear of doctors. Most just worry about getting bad news.

A refresher course on the benefits of visiting a primary care doctor may compel millions to schedule appointments and get back on top of their overall health.

· Chronic disease management: An individual with a chronic disease, such as kidney disease, diabetes or hypertension, should consult with a doctor about the ideal frequency of

visits and to coordinate medication and testing with specialists.

· Vaccines and shots: Primary care providers (PCPs) offer routine vaccinations and can ensure that individuals are up-to-date on the immunizations they need to stay safe. Tetanus, diphtheria, shingles, pertussis, flu, and now COVID-19 vaccines are vital to overall health.

· Medical referrals: A PCP can assess a health situation and refer a patient to the correct specialist if more extensive care is needed.

However, many chronic conditions can be monitored and addressed by a PCP.

· Cancer screenings: UW Medicine, which specializes in patient care, research and physician training in Seattle, says most people will need a few cancer screenings as they age, including colonoscopies, Pap smears, mammograms, and other important diagnostic tests for cancer. PCPs are usually the first line of defense against cancer and can ensure patients receive the screenings they need.

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· Non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries: Unless a situation is life-threatening or severe, thereby warranting a trip to the emergency room, most people can visit their PCPs for help treating a variety of conditions. When in doubt, individuals should first consult with their general practitioners about the right course of treatment.

· Routine lab work: Blood and urine tests often are part of annual well visit checks. Many PCP offices have phlebotomists on staff so that lab work can be conducted in the convenience of one place and then sent out for testing.

· Work or sports physicals: Certain employers require physical exam-

inations, as do schools and recreational sports leagues. PCP offices are the place to go for these types of examinations, which are generally recommended annually.

Primary care physicians are often the first people to turn to for a bevy of health and wellness needs.

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UT Primary Care Lenoir City

UT Medical’sprimary care physicians provide superior patientcarethat aids in the prevention, diagnosis and managementofhealth issues.

Call 865-988-6330 to schedule an appointment.

UT UrgentCare

Mon.-Fri., 9am-9 pm, Sat. &Sun., 9am- 6pm

Walk-ins welcome. Fast, convenientservicefor patients overthe age of two.

Call 865-635-2810 formoreinformation. Lenoir City

5779 Creekwood Park Bvld.

Lenoir City,TN37772

865-635-2800

Specialty Care Services

Cardiology

ComprehensiveWeightLoss

Computerized Tomography(CT)

Diagnostic Imaging

Gynecologic Oncology

Hematology/Oncology

Hematology/Oncology Infusion

Laboratory Services

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Physical Therapy

Pulmonology

Surgical Oncology

Urology

Urogynecology

Vascular Studies

Vascular Surgery

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