Benjamin Scharfstein, MD, finds his greatest joy in witnessing the positive outcomes his patients achieve. “I love seeing my patients return after surgery, feeling much better and ready to get back to their lives and families,” he says. Inspired by his grandfather, an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scharfstein grew up in Johnson City and is thrilled to practice medicine and raise his family in the Appalachian Highlands. He has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and community spirit of the region. Outside of his work, Dr. Scharfstein stays active in his church and enjoys spending time outdoors. Dr. Scharfstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

"Sidney Collins, MD, FACS, has a simple philosophy when it comes to treating patients, ""Faith, hope and love,"" he says. ""Everyone has a story to tell. If you listen closely and read between the lines, you can uncover it."" A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Collins spent 20 years in the United States Army before moving to the Appalachian Highlands to complete his general surgery residency. When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Collins enjoys spending time with his kids. “Whatever they like to do is always fun for me.”". Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Gholami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

. Dr. Vance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Varicose Veins, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Sides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Bladder Reconstruction.

. Dr. Holt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Pendred Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

. Dr. Garretson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

. Dr. Brinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Goldwire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Panetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Donner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

. Dr. Mccracken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Koscinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Liver Failure, Apoplexy, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

. Dr. Rupe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Central Pain Syndrome, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.