. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

I was born and raised in Washington, Pennsylvania. Prior to this opportunity, I was on the faculty at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville for almost nine years. I moved here for an exceptional opportunity to be on the faculty at East Tennessee state University Department of Surgery and to be the Medical Director of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Johnson City Medical Center. It was a great chance to develop a nationally recognized rural acute care surgery program. This is such a beautiful area, and I was impressed with how friendly people were when I first interviewed. I grew up in a pre-hospital background and worked EMS myself. I love the specialty of trauma and found it was what I always came back to—helping people on their worst day. However, my biggest influence in medicine was my father. He was in the first ever paramedic class in Pennsylvania. I grew up learning how to help people, whether less fortunate than myself, sick or injured. As a provider, I most enjoy taking care of people. In trauma, we often see patients on their worst day. Helping them heal and recover is a process, and it can be awesome to see. I’ve been married to my wife for 17 years. My daughter attends University School and runs cross-country and track. My son also attends UH and plays soccer for FC Dallas Tri. We have two rescue dogs, Lucky and Simon. I coach travel soccer whenever I am able for my son’s team. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

. Dr. Cobble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

. Dr. Helms is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

A native of the Tri-Cities’, David Wiles, MD, received his bachelor of science from Auburn University, Ala., and his doctorate of medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. Following, Dr. Wiles completed his general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Wiles has trained under internationally-known spine surgeons, including Kevin Foley, MD, Maurice Smith, MD, and Peter Klara MD. Following his training, Dr. Wiles returned to the Tri-Cities where he established the East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, intent on bringing leading-edge neurosurgical care to those he knew and loved. Today, Dr. Wiles is president of the East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Wiles has also been actively involved in the development of numerous spinal surgical techniques and devices. Most notably, he has participated in several investigational studies with the Food & Drug Administration. Such experience has allowed him the honor of speaking at international meetings and serving on the Evaluation Committee for ARGOS, the European Association of Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. Currently, he is privileged to serve as a faculty member at teaching conferences held across the United States for the purpose of training spine surgeons and orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. A member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the North American Spine Society, the World Spine Society, the International Meetings for Advanced Spinal Technologies, and the Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Wiles is also a member of the Critical Care Committee at the Johnson City Medical Center. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Wiles and his wife and their three children, make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

. Dr. Taveau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

. Dr. Lawson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

. Dr. Yarger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Subdural Hematoma.

. Dr. Burt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Roche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Kominek earned her MD, Magna Cum Laude, at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2009. She received both her Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology, Summa Cum Laude, and her undergraduate degree in French and Pre-Medical Studies, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Alabama in 2005 and 2002, respectively. She completed her neurosurgery residency at UNC Chapel Hill in June 2015. Dr. Kominek is married to Eddie Kominek. He is an engineer, works from home, and can continue his job from any location. Dr. Kominek was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. She came to the US at the age of six and became a US citizen at the age of nineteen. Dr. Kominek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

. Dr. Pryputniewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

. Dr. Spady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Post Polio Syndrome.

. Dr. Testerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Paige Furrow, MD, believes in treating every patient “the way you or your family would want to be treated.” Originally from Horsepasture, Virginia, she was drawn to medicine after volunteering at a free clinic where she says she fell in love with helping people. Dr. Furrow enjoys getting to know her patients and listening to their stories, always striving to understand where they’re coming from. Dr. Furrow enjoys living and working in the Appalachian Highlands, where the outdoor activities, mountains and people feel like home. When she’s not in the operating room, you’ll likely find her outside, training for triathlons or volunteering in the community. Dr. Furrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

. Dr. Hoover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

. Dr. Mcclintic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.