. Dr. Ampomah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Steven Smith, MD, was born and raised in Johnson City and takes great pride in serving his hometown community. Passionate about improving the health of the Appalachian Highlands, he values patient input in their treatment plans. An ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Smith also serves as a faculty member at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. When he's not practicing medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. He is also an active member of the Unaka Rod & Gun Club. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Gastroparesis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

. Dr. Aasheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

“Family medicine fits my personality and my lifestyle,” says Dr. Benjamin Morgan, whose love of treating a wide range of ages and illnesses drew him to the field. “You get to know the people better. It’s nice to have whole families as your patients.” Dr. Morgan started his career as a high school math teacher, but after a while felt like he wanted to do something different. He’d thought about pursing a medical career earlier in his life then, when his son experienced medical issues at birth, his interest was triggered again. He graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, to earn his degree in osteopathic medicine, and completed a family medicine residency at Carilion Clinic with Virginia Tech Family Medicine Program in Roanoke. As a doctor of osteopathy, Dr. Morgan specializes in osteopathic manipulative treatment. He also is a specialist in contraceptive care. No stranger to the Appalachian Highlands region, Dr. Morgan was born and raised on a farm in Greeneville, Tennessee. He earned his undergraduate degree from Tusculum University, where he played baseball, and received his Master of Education degree at Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

. Dr. Odell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Bulimia, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Low Potassium Level, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Acute Mountain Sickness, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Tom Stathopoulos, MD, provides comprehensive and compassionate cardiovascular care with an emphasis on listening to patients and building trust. He believes clear communication helps create better outcomes. Dr. Stathopoulos was born in Brooklyn, New York, and lived in Chicago for more than 40 years before moving to the Appalachian Highlands. He was drawn to the region’s values and the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. His interest in medicine was shaped by his parents, whose hopes for him encouraged his pursuit of cardiology. “Listening with patience and understanding leads to a wonderful patient doctor relationship consisting of trust, confidence, and mutual understanding,” he says. Dr. Stathopoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Angina.

. Dr. Breckenridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

. Dr. Knuettel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

. Dr. Nickle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Ataxia, Gitelman Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Nickle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Toppenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

I am from Nancy, Kentucky, but I came to the area in 1985 to do my internal medicine residency at James H. Quillen. I find cardiology fascinating, complex and challenging. I most enjoy talking with people to solve problems and try to help them understand more about the issues they face. It is important to listen to my patients because they hold the key to solving their healthcare problems. My wife, Marla, and I have four children: Nathan, Jake, Leah and Paul. Outside of work, I enjoy family, astronomy and beekeeping. My other interests include gardening, skiing, bowhunting, camping and fishing. Dr. Merrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Mitral Stenosis.

. Dr. Whitaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Georganna Starnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Starnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Hemolytic Crisis, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Starnes is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Montgomery is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Necrotizing Fasciitis.

Rebecca Lindberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Lindberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, and Food Allergy. Dr. Lindberg is currently accepting new patients.

David Nerness is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greeneville, Tennessee. Dr. Nerness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Flaring, and Empyema. Dr. Nerness is currently accepting new patients.