. Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gastritis.

. Dr. Myneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Gray is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the stomach, small bowel, gallbladder and hernias. He is passionate about bariatric and metabolic surgery – sometimes called “weight loss surgery” – and is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive surgery to help his patients get back to living their lives quicker. Dr. Gray originally moved to East Tennessee to complete his general surgery residency at ETSU. After completing his advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University, he was excited to return to the area and bring his special skill set to East Tennessee. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Colostomy.

Bariatric surgeon Dr. Andrew Kramer had laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery himself in 2004. This personal experience as a bariatric patient puts him in a unique position to relate to other weight-loss patients. And since incorporating bariatric surgery into his practice a few years before that, he has performed more than 1,300 bariatric surgeries at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Dr. Kramer also serves as the bariatric program medical director for the hospital’s Comprehensive Weight Management Center . He is recognized by MBSAQIP as a Verified Surgeon, was a founding member of the Virginia Bariatric Society and is a member of the Tennessee Bariatric Society. He received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987 and completed his residency at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stratford, N.J. Board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in General Surgery, a Fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Kramer is a physician at Surgical Associates of Kingsport . Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

"Dr. Aaron Arroyave's passion for medicine was sparked by his father, who was also a surgeon. ""Medicine was always a part of my life,"" Dr. Arroyave explains. ""Like my father, I wanted to make a difference in people's lives. I find great satisfaction in achieving immediate and positive outcomes for my patients."" His approach to medicine is deeply influenced by his family’s connection to healthcare. ""I treat my patients the same way I would treat my own family,"" he says. ""I take pride in helping patients fully understand their health concerns, which allows us to collaborate on a personalized care plan tailored to their specific needs."" Originally from Miami, Florida, Dr. Aaron Arroyave has grown to appreciate the Appalachian Highlands for its welcoming community, excellent schools and stunning scenery.". Dr. Arroyave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lynch Syndrome, and Colonoscopy.

. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Shuster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Louthan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Lung Nodules.

Raif Elsakr is a Gastroenterologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Elsakr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Rathi Narayan is a Gastroenterologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Narayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

R Strickland is a Gastroenterologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Strickland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

Douglas Homoky is a Gastroenterologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Homoky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ward Zeno is a Gastroenterologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Zeno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Richard Chernecky is a Gastroenterologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Chernecky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chernecky is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Rieke is a Radiologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Rieke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Rieke is currently accepting new patients.

Creed Rucker is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Rucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Christen Chaconas is a General Surgeon in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Chaconas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Tenesmus, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

Lawrence Bailey is a Gastroenterologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.