The 20 Best Necrosis Doctors Near Me in Bristol, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Necrosis near Bristol, TN. Of these, 46 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Regional Kidney Care

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 100E, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Breithaupt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Analgesic Nephropathy.

    Eugene C. Mcclintic
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Bristol Surgical

    1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Benjamin S. Scharfstein
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    Bristol Surgical

    1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Sidney W. Collins
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Bristol Surgical

    1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    John F. Vance
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Bristol Surgical

    1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Paige C. Furrow
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Bristol Surgical

    1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    John E. Hershman
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Plastic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Plastic Surgery | General Surgery

    Bristol Surgical

    1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. John Hershman believes in treating every patient with the same care he would want for himself. ""I give 100% effort for every patient I see,"" he says. ""They are someone who is loved and they deserve to be treated as such."" Originally from South Texas, Dr. Hershman was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands for the mountain views and proximity to family. With a background in emergency medical service, he specialized in complex wound and trauma care. As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Hershman also serves as a faculty member at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine.". Dr. Hershman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Gangrene.

    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Holston Medical Group PC

    240 Medical Park Blvd, Suite 2600, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Necrosis
    General Surgery

    Bristol Surgical

    1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Jonathan W. Burress
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Burress is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Eduardo Fernandez
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Advanced in Necrosis

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Apoplexy, Aortic Regurgitation, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Mark A. Borsch
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Borsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine

    Southeastern Physician Services PC

    250 Belle Brook Rd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Porter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Heart Failure, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Ravikumar B. Patel
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Hospital Medicine

    BHMA Hospitalists- BRMC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Kristen N. Yost
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Internal Medicine

    1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 200E, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As a child, Dr. Kristen Yost used to peer at specimens through the microscope in her grandfather’s lab. He served as director of laboratory services and taught her how to count and identify the tiny cells on the slide. “That’s when my interest in medicine first began,” she recalls. Dr. Yost chose to become a primary care physician because she wanted to build relationships with her patients over time. She says that the secret to forging such close relationships is to listen carefully to what they say. “Honestly, if you listen closely and carefully to your patients, they will usually tell you what is wrong with them.” Outside of her work, Dr. Yost enjoys spending time with her husband and two children exploring the great outdoors. They also love traveling. “My daughters and I are huge Harry Potter nerds,” she says. For Christmas last year, the family traveled to Harry Potter World. Dr. Yost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Srinivas Ananthula
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine

    Holston Medical Group PC

    322 Steeles Rd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ananthula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Jonathan J. Dixon
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Internal Medicine

    Advanced Internal Medicine

    320 Steeles Rd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Pierre Istfan
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Istfan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Joseph D. Foley
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Experienced in Necrosis

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Foley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

    Nafees A. Mohammed
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Necrosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nafees Mohammed always knew he wanted to practice medicine, and he found his way to cardiology through the influence of many mentors in his journey to become a doctor. Born and raised in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Mohammed found his core motivation in life to be caring for others. “Providing care for those in critical situations allows me to help someone who needs it the most,” he says. “The best part of my job is seeing a patient be discharged, happy to be home with their family and knowing they get to live another day.” Relatively new to the Appalachian Highlands, Dr. Mohammed enjoys the beautiful scenery and welcoming community. Dr. Mohammed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, and Aortic Regurgitation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Necrosis?

    Necrosis is the death of body tissue. It occurs when too little blood flows to the tissue. This can be from injury, infection, radiation, or chemicals. Necrosis cannot be reversed.

    When large areas of tissue die due to a lack of blood supply, the condition is called gangrene.

    Necrosis is often a medical emergency, especially if the area of tissue death is increasing rapidly.

    When should I see a Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 does MediFind rank Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis 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 Necrosis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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