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 Hypothyroidism. 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 Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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

. Dr. Louthan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Lung Nodules.

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

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

Mary Dawson, MD, says she felt called to study medicine so she could serve people and enrich their health. “I was drawn to specialize in family medicine because I could build relationships with my patients,” Dr. Dawson says. “I want to treat every aspect of a person’s health, including their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.” Dr. Dawson grew up in Louisiana and North Carolina. After completing medical training, she and her husband moved to the Appalachian Highlands to pursue their careers and raise their family. “I love seeing God’s beauty in nature”, Dr. Dawson says. “And I especially enjoy being active outside in the four seasons here.”. Dr. Dawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Arachnoiditis.