The 20 Best Atherosclerosis Doctors Near Me in athens, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Atherosclerosis near athens, TN. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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20 providers found
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
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    Starr Cardiology Associates

    711 Cook Dr Ste 220, 
    Athens,, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Selcuk Tombul is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens,, Tennessee. Dr. Tombul is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tombul is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Starr Family Practice

    711 Cook Dr Ste 100, 
    Athens, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Gooch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Gooch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Lung Metastases, Diverticular Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gooch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Starr Cardiology Associates

    711 Cook Dr Ste 220, 
    Athens, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasir Akhtar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Tennessee Cancer Specialists

    1031 W Madison Ave, 
    Athens, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Sharpe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Sharpe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Shingles, Carcinoid Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sharpe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Tennessee Cancer Specialists

    1031 W Madison Ave, 
    Athens, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Maynard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Maynard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Maynard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Cancer Specialists

    1031 W Madison Ave, 
    Athens, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Brooks is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    Starr Regional Medical Center

    1114 W Madison Ave, 
    Athens, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Morning Sickness, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Cardiac Arrest.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    Johnnie C. Carter MD

    135 N Meadows Dr # A, 
    Athens, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnnie Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Empyema, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Starr Medical Associates

    711 Cook Dr Ste 200, 
    Athens, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vickie Turnbough is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Turnbough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Turnbough is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    Athens Family Practice

    711 Cook Dr Ste 100, 
    Athens, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Byrd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates Of McMinn County PC

    301 Grady Rd, 
    Etowah, TN 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Riley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Etowah, Tennessee. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates Of McMinn County PC

    301 Grady Rd, 
    Etowah, TN 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Olsen-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Etowah, Tennessee. Dr. Olsen-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Olsen-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    Starr Regional Family Practice-Etowah

    305 Grady Rd Ste B, 
    Etowah, TN 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Collins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Etowah, Tennessee. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    R Shane Roberts MD

    398 N Main St, 
    Decatur, TN 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodney Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Tennessee. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    304 Church St, 
    Sweetwater,, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Martyn is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sweetwater,, Tennessee. Dr. Martyn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Martyn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Meigs County Primary Care Center

    305 River Rd, 
    Decatur, TN 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Manvesh Sinha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Tennessee. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Sweetwater Hospital

    304 Church St, 
    Sweetwater, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Poston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Poston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Poston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Sweetwater Hospital

    304 Church St, 
    Sweetwater, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laurence James is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Shingles, and Hip Replacement. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    Summit Medical Group PLLC

    167 Warren St, 
    Madisonville, TN 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hasmukh Kanabar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madisonville, Tennessee. Dr. Kanabar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kanabar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Family Medicine

    Summit Medical Group, PLLC

    167 Warren St, 
    Madisonville, TN 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cherie Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madisonville, Tennessee. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Atherosclerosis?

    Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques. Over time, these plaques can narrow or completely block the arteries and cause problems throughout the body.

    Atherosclerosis is a common disorder.

    When should I see an Atherosclerosis doctor near athens, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Atherosclerosis doctor near athens, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Atherosclerosis doctors near athens, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Atherosclerosis doctors near athens, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Atherosclerosis doctor near athens, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Atherosclerosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Atherosclerosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Atherosclerosis doctor near athens, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Atherosclerosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Atherosclerosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Atherosclerosis doctors near athens, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Atherosclerosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Atherosclerosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Atherosclerosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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