The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 165 doctor with experience in Epidural Abscess near Tennessee, US. Of these, 144 are Experienced and 21 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Highlands Neurosurgery PC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 400E, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    David A. Wiles
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    2205 McCallie Ave, Ste 310, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Jody B. Helms
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Highlands Neurosurgery PC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 400E, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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    Robert A. Rice
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Highlands Neurosurgery PC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 400E, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Internal Medicine

    4 Sheridan Sq, Ste 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Danisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Randy W. Hoover
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Brandon K. Moore
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Team Health

    265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Ranjith Babu
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute Spine Clinic

    725 Glenwood Drive, Suite E-680, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ranjith Babu, MD, fellowship trained neurosurgeon with CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute and CHI Memorial Spine Center, provides highly skilled care in the treatment of brain tumors, stroke and other conditions of the brain and spine. Dr. Babu is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He specializes in neurosurgery, or surgery performed on the nervous system – especially the brain and spinal cord.Neurosurgeons are specially trained to diagnose and treat central and peripheral nervous system disorders including brain tumors, brain aneurysms, degenerative spine conditions, peripheral nerve conditions like carpel tunnel and other nerve entrapments. Dr. Babu uses minimally invasive techniques – including innovative, MRI-guided laser therapies – to treat complex and often life-threatening health conditions. Dr. Babu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Southeastern Physician Services PC

    1201 Bishop St, 
    Union City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Heart Failure, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine

    Southeastern Physician Services PC

    400 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Reddick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Team Health

    265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Griwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Team Health

    265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Banan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Nuckolls is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Team Health

    265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Feltner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Volkmann Contracture, Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Mayshan Ghiassi
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

    725 Glenwood Dr, Suite E486, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mayshan Ghiassi is a fellowship-trained cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgeon with CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and serves as a Diplomat on the board. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the AANS Cerebrovascular Section, and the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS). Dr. Ghiassi provides highly skilled care in the treatment of brain and spine conditions. His expertise is in cerebrovascular surgery, skull base neurosurgery, spinal reconstruction, and minimally invasive interventional stroke treatment.Dr. Ghiassi has treated more than 1,000 stroke patients over the past 16 years utilizing advanced technology to perform minimally invasive interventional stroke treatments resulting in the reduction of mortality and morbidity rates commonly associated with stroke. His expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, accomplished through the smallest corridor possible, minimizes a patient’s blood loss, lessening the potential for tissue injury to the muscles, and helping patients return to activity sooner with fewer post-op medications. Dr. Ghiassi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Joseph Scott
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    1272 Garrison Drive, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Joseph Scott first came to Murfreesboro in 2000 after he finished residency because he wanted to come back to Tennessee and live near Knoxville, where he grew up. He spends his time away from work thoroughly enjoying his wife and four children. His family is involved in international mission work, local street ministry and fostering at risk children. Dr. Scott also enjoys reading, writing fiction stories for children, swimming, hiking, camping, playing the violin, and traveling.Dr. Scott joined the Internal Medicine Department at the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in September 2000 and he has been board certified in Internal Medicine since 2000. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine

    Richard M Buurman MD

    1645 S Main St, #101, 
    Crossville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Buurman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crossville, Tennessee. Dr. Buurman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Associates - Nashville

    2400 Patterson St Ste 319, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Lockney is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lockney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Epidural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Lockney is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Associates - Nashville

    2400 Patterson St Ste 319, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Khan Li is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Epidural Abscess?

    An epidural abscess is a collection of pus (infected material) and germs between the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord and the bones of the skull or spine. The abscess causes swelling in the area.

    When should I see an Epidural Abscess doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Epidural Abscess doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Epidural Abscess doctors in Tennessee, US?

    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 Epidural Abscess doctors in Tennessee, US?

    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 Epidural Abscess doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Epidural Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Epidural Abscess 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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