Dr. Marta Wayt’s career is guided by faith and a passion for treating the underserved. She is an internal medicine doctor and a Regional Medical Director for Ballad Health Medical Associates. She also serves as the volunteer medical director of Providence Medical Clinic of Kingsport, a clinic that offers free acute and primary care to residents of Sullivan County and the greater Kingsport area living at 150% and below poverty guidelines. Her mission is simple: “I am a devoted Christian who was called into medicine to serve my fellow man, especially senior adults and complicated patients,” she says. Focusing on her calling helped her find her life’s path. “I chose internal medicine because it gave me the best training to take care of those complicated patients. I chose primary care because I like to develop relationships with my patients over their lifetimes.”. Dr. Wayt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Misischia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sialic Acid Storage Disease, PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and Sialuria.

. Dr. Velasco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

. Dr. Eastridge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

Dr. Nerissa Licup-Taylor, MD, was born in the Philippines and moved to the Appalachian Highlands to complete her medical residency at East Tennessee State University. Following her residency, she practiced as an internal medicine physician with Ballad Health Medical Associates for over a decade. Interested in geriatric care, she pursued a Geriatric fellowship at Vanderbilt University to enhance her clinical expertise in this field. Her passion for focused geriatric care led her back to Ballad Health Medical Associates Center for Healthy Aging, where she now provides specialized attention to the aging population. Dr. Licup-Taylor says, “The most important part of caring for her patients is listening to them.”. Dr. Licup is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

. Dr. Steptoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Sadeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Sciatica, and Lung Metastases.

. Dr. Saha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Atrial Fibrillation.

. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Heart Attack, and Apoplexy.

"Chris Metzger, MD, believes in a straightforward yet deeply personal approach to patient care: ""Treat every patient with the same compassion and dedication you would want for yourself and your loved ones."" As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Metzger takes great pride in providing both preventive and life-saving treatments, finding fulfillment in making a meaningful difference in his patients' lives. Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Metzger feels privileged to serve the Appalachian Highlands community. He considers this region home because of its warm-hearted people and beautiful rolling hills.". Dr. Metzger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

. Dr. Metcalf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and High Cholesterol.

. Dr. Sumpter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

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

. Dr. Hewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

. Dr. Brummel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lung Metastases.

. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Galletti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.