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

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 Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

"Wendy Zouras, MD, originally from Chicago, Illinois, was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands because of its beauty, climate and friendly community. Dr. Zouras says her philosophy is to ""treat everyone as you would want yourself or loved one to be treated. I always keep in mind that what is a commonplace to me as a physician can be confusing and overwhelming to my patients and their families."" Dr. Zouras is passionate about pulmonary and critical care medicine because of the opportunity to care for patients and their families and help them through some of the most difficult circumstances.". Dr. Zouras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrostomy and Endoscopy.

Steven J. Baumrucker, MD, FAAFP, FAAHPM, HMDC is the System Medical Director for Ballad Health’s palliative medicine service line. With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Baumrucker specializes in providing compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management, quality of life, and holistic support. Dr. Baumrucker’s contributions extend beyond primary care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, personalized care during challenging times. His dedication to improving the lives of patients and their families is evident through his work in palliative care. For those interested in exploring Dr. Baumrucker’s research, he has authored several articles, which can be found on PubMed . Dr. Baumrucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Pain, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Osterhus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Septoplasty.

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

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

. Dr. Arif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Poobalasingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

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

Parminderjit Singh is an Allergy and Immunologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hip Replacement and Endoscopy.

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

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