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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Gout near Bristol, TN. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    14 providers found
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Uzoma N. Obuekwe
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Uzoma N. Obuekwe
      Family Medicine
      2001 Euclid Ave, 
      Bristol, VA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      276-644-4433
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Uzoma Obuekwe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Virginia. Dr. Obuekwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Glossitis, and Pernicious Anemia. Dr. Obuekwe is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Jonathan D. Blankenship
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Jonathan D. Blankenship
      Family Medicine

      Holston Medical Group PC

      240 Medical Park Blvd, Suite 3000, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.5 miles away)
      423-990-2400
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Jonathan Blankenship is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Blankenship is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Cellulitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Blankenship is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Charles A. Bolick
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Charles A. Bolick
      Family Medicine

      Holston Medical Group PC

      240 Medical Park Blvd, Suite 3000, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.5 miles away)
      423-990-2400
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Bolick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Bolick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bolick is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Max M. Bayard
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Max M. Bayard
      Family Medicine

      Medical Education Assistance Corporation University Physicians Practic

      208 Medical Park Blvd, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      423-989-4050
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Max Bayard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Bayard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Bayard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Melissa D. Robinson
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Melissa D. Robinson
      Family Medicine

      Medical Education Assistance Corporation University Physicians Practic

      208 Medical Park Blvd, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      423-989-4050
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melissa Robinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. John S. Culp
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. John S. Culp
      Family Medicine

      Medical Education Assistance Corporation University Physicians Practic

      208 Medical Park Blvd, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.6 miles away)
      423-989-4050
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      John Culp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Culp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Culp is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Shelby G. Olds
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Shelby G. Olds
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Internal Medicine And Pediatric Assoc Of Bristol

      350 Steeles Rd, Suite 2, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.7 miles away)
      423-844-6700
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Shelby Olds is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Olds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Low Blood Sugar, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Vertigo. Dr. Olds is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Steven R. Hanor
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Steven R. Hanor
      Internal Medicine
      1 Medical Park Blvd, Suite 200 East, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.8 miles away)
      423-844-5100
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Steven Hanor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Hanor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Tracheitis.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Joe M. Rupe
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Joe M. Rupe
      Internal Medicine

      Wellmont Medical Associates Inc

      1 Medical Park Blvd, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Joe Rupe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Rupe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Central Pain Syndrome, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Bryan T. Arnette
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Bryan T. Arnette
      Family Medicine

      Holston Medical Group PC

      322 Steeles Rd, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.9 miles away)
      423-217-1360
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Bryan Arnette is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Arnette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Arnette is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Kellie M. Blackwell
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Kellie M. Blackwell
      Family Medicine

      State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates, PLLC

      320 Steeles Rd, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.9 miles away)
      423-390-1900
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Kellie Blackwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Blackwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Blackwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Jonathan D. Dixon
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Jonathan D. Dixon
      Internal Medicine

      State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates, PLLC

      320 Steeles Rd, 
      Bristol, TN 
       (3.9 miles away)
      423-390-1900
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Dixon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Pendred Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Dixon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Bruce C. Higinbothom
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Bruce C. Higinbothom
      Family Medicine

      Abingdon Family Healthcare Inc

      445 Porterfield Hwy Sw, Suite A, 
      Abingdon, VA 
       (13.2 miles away)
      276-628-3144
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Bruce Higinbothom is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Higinbothom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Higinbothom is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Jennifer A. Jonkers
      Geriatrics | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gout

      Dr. Jennifer A. Jonkers
      Geriatrics | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Abingdon Internal Medicine PC

      322 E Valley St, 
      Abingdon, VA 
       (14.8 miles away)
      276-628-1106
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients
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      Jennifer Jonkers is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Jonkers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gout. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Jonkers is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Gout?

      Gout is a type of arthritis. It occurs when uric acid builds up in the blood and causes inflammation in the joints.

      Acute gout is a painful condition that often affects only one joint. Chronic gout is the repeated episodes of pain and inflammation. More than one joint may be affected.

      When should I see a Gout doctor near Bristol, TN?

      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 a Gout doctor near Bristol, TN?

      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 do I find the best Gout doctor near Bristol, TN?

      You can find a Gout doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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      How does MediFind rank Gout doctors near Bristol, TN?

      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 Gout doctors near Bristol, TN?

      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 a Gout doctor near Bristol, TN?

      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 Gout doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gout 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 a Gout doctor near Bristol, TN?

      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 Gout 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 Gout 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 Gout doctors near Bristol, TN?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gout 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 a Gout doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gout 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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