The 20 Best Boils Doctors Near Me in Athens, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Boils near Athens, TN. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Boils
    Advanced in Boils
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    Starr Regional Medical Center

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

    Stephen Lemings is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Lemings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Splenomegaly, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy. Dr. Lemings is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Boils
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Athens Womens Clinic PC

    817 Cook Dr, 
    Athens, TN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Bledsoe is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Bledsoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Thrush, Acute Cystitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Bledsoe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Boils
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Valley Anesthesia PLLC

    105 N Meadows Dr, 
    Athens, TN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Ford is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Boils
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Boils
    Family Medicine

    Starr Regional Medical Center

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

    Gary Stafford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Stafford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Morning Sickness, Headache, and Avian Influenza. Dr. Stafford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils
    Referral may be required

    Starr Regional Medical Center

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

    Robert Hewgley is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Hewgley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Chronic Cough, Scrotal Swelling, and Vertigo. Dr. Hewgley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Boils
    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 Boils. 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 Boils
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Boils
    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 Boils. 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.

    Advanced in Boils
    Advanced in Boils
    Referral may be required

    Woods Memorial Hospital

    886 Highway 411 N, 
    Etowah, TN 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Hayes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Etowah, Tennessee. Dr. Hayes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Visceromegaly, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils
    Referral may be required

    Fresenius Medical Care Skyway

    783 New Highway 68, 
    Sweetwater, TN 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Newman is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Boils
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required
    304 Wright St, 
    Sweetwater, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Hedrick is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Hedrick, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncle.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils
    Referral may be required
    304 Wright St, 
    Sweetwater, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Klein is a Urologist practicing medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils
    Referral may be required

    Wendy Saint Robbins Pediatric PLLC

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

    Tina James is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholesterol Pneumonia, Emphysema, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils
    Referral may be required

    Wendy Saint Robbins Pediatric PLLC

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

    Lynda Rogers is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Boils
    Internal Medicine

    Wendy Saint Robbins Pediatric PLLC

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

    Kenya Kozawa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Kozawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Factor 12 Deficiency, Factor 7 Deficiency, Congenital Afibrinogenemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kozawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Boils
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Wendy Saint Robbins Pediatric PLLC

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

    Nicholas Ballay is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Ballay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Ballay is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Boils?

    A boil is an infection that affects groups of hair follicles and nearby skin tissue.

    Related conditions include folliculitis, an inflammation of one or more hair follicles, and carbunculosis, a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles.

    When should I see a Boils 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 a Boils 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 Boils 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 Boils 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 a Boils 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 Boils doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Boils 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 a Boils 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 Boils 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 Boils 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 Boils doctors near Athens, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Boils 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 a Boils doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Boils 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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