
Overview
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Dr. Pryputniewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
444 Clinchfield Street, Suite 103, Kingsport, TN 37660
Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurosurgery, Spine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Timothy Fullagar came to East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center from Colorado, where he served at the Colorado Neurologic Institute, Englewood. He received his doctorate of medicine from the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, and completed a neurosurgical residency with the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center’s Semmes Murphey Clinic, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Fullagar has special interest in the general neurosurgical management of cervical and lumbar spine disorders, peripheral nerve conditions, and the treatment of intracranial pathology. Dr. Fullagar is known for his treatment of brain tumors. A member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, Dr. Fullagar has participated in numerous clinical trials involving the surgical treatment of brain tumors and postoperative chemotherapy. Serving his nation with fifteen years of duty in the United States Naval Reserve, Dr. Fullagar completed his military career achieving the rank of Commander. Dr. Fullagar and his wife enjoy an active life with two sons and make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Fullagar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.
Jim Brasfield is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Brasfield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Brasfield is currently accepting new patients.
Highlands Neurosurgery PC
. Dr. Helms is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
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
- Spinal StenosisDr. Pryputniewicz isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Pryputniewicz isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Pryputniewicz isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bone GraftDr. Pryputniewicz isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Pryputniewicz isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Pryputniewicz isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Pryputniewicz isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Pryputniewicz isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.


