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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • 37 years of experience
  • Holston Valley Medical Center 130 W Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660

Brief Intro

I have been in private practice as a spinal surgeon in Johnson City since 1994. I stress non-operative treatment for the majority of spinal conditions. When surgery is indicated, my preference is to use less invasive techniques. I was the first spinal surgeon in the area to perform outpatient lumbar microdiscectomies, and I am the only physcian in the Tri-Cites performing outpatient lumbar and cervical discetomies in a free-standing surgical center. I perfom 150-175 outpatient spinal procedures a year at The Mountain Empire Surgery Center.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Baylor Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine - 1988

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Northeast Tennessee Emergency
  • 130 W Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Spinal Stenosis

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Humana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Meritain Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Liberty Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
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