
Overview
Patrick Riggins, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and a passion for restoring patients to full health, whether through conservative care or surgery. A Florida native who fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands, Dr. Riggins has served the Kingsport community for more than 30 years. Known for listening closely and treating patients, not just test results, he combines hands-on expertise with compassion and faith. Dr. Riggins has long served as the team physician for Dobyns-Bennett and Gate City high schools and is deeply committed to supporting local athletes. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor sports, strength training, and time with family.
Dr. Riggins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
430 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
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Bruce Miller, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats every patient with the honesty and respect he would expect for himself. A native of the California mountains near Yosemite, Dr. Miller was inspired early on by his mother, an operating room nurse, and a fascination with surgery sparked by shows like MASH. He moved to Kingsport in 2005 to raise his family, and today he blends his love for medicine with a passion for farming and community life. Dr. Miller cheers for the Vols and enjoys skiing and spending time with his wife. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Mcgarry Orthopedic Clinic
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Riggins isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Riggins isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Riggins isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Riggins isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BowlegsDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.


