. Dr. Beasey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

. Dr. Handy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10.

. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Jonkers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

. Dr. Van Clampitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

. Dr. Swank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

. Dr. Deel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

. Dr. Renfro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

. Dr. Elmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

Kyle Ward, DO, decided on a career in medicine after encouragement from his mother, who was a post anesthesia care unit nurse. After completing his at residency at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he chose to stay in the Appalachian Highlands to practice medicine. Dr. Ward enjoys being able to treat patients of all ages and understands the importance of listening to a patient’s whole story in order to best help them. As a personal philosophy, he believes “in treating each patient as if they were my own family.”. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

. Dr. Nida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

. Dr. Rupe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Central Pain Syndrome, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

. Dr. Jastan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Bernie Sergent, DO, completed his medical training in the Appalachian Highlands and moved back here after a brief time working in Kentucky. These mountains are his home, and he loves the community relationships he is forming with his patients. Dr. Sergent actively engages with his patients during their care journey so they can live the best version of their life possible. Dr. Sergent believes listening to his patients is vital because, as he says, “they'll tell you what's wrong and sometimes how to help them fix the issue. I just have to listen carefully.”. Dr. Sergent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Dysgraphia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

"Lauren Burns, DO, believes in caring for the whole person: mind, body and spirit. ""When you truly listen to your patients, they'll tell you exactly what they need,"" she says. Originally from Philadelphia and raised in southern New Jersey, Dr. Burns was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands by its mountains, outdoor opportunities and welcoming community. Inspired by her mother, a nurse, and her father, an emergency medical technician, she began volunteering in healthcare at 16 and found her calling in medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Burns enjoys traveling with her husband, crocheting and relaxing on her porch surrounded by wildlife and her cats.". Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hemochromatosis.

. Dr. Litton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Acute Cystitis, Sinusitis, and Hypertension.

. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

. Dr. Hamman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.