A memorable experience in the jungles of Nicaragua as a new college graduate and student missionary opened Dr. Jeremy Meyer’s eyes to the importance of the surgery skills he uses today. “I saw how much medical help was needed,” he recalled. “Machetes are used a lot for clearing the jungle, and a guy came in with a machete cut down to the bone. I remember helping clean and suture that, and I saw how surgery was a good fit for doing medical work in developing countries. “I desire to do more of that, so this was the big draw to go into surgery.” When he returned from missionary work, Dr. Meyer left Tennessee to attend medical school at Loma Linda University in California. After graduation, he was pleased to be accepted for a surgery residency at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, his top choice. Now, as a general surgeon at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, Dr. Meyer loves the satisfaction of operating on patients and fixing their problems. “I am meeting my patients at a vulnerable time, so it’s easier to develop a deep relationship with them in a short time,” he said – and listening is an important part of that. “You have to allow patients time to talk, because you can pick up on things you have in common and make them feel more at ease,” he explained. “I also like to stop and ask if they have any questions when I’m explaining; I don’t just assume they understand. Some want all the details, and some just want an overview.” When he’s not doing surgery, Dr. Meyer, his wife and his children enjoy simple activities like walking in the neighborhood, camping in the fall and hiking. “Northeast Tennessee is an awesome place for trails and waterfalls,” he said. It is here that he first learned to play violin while growing up in Jonesborough, and it’s not uncommon to find him using that musical talent at his church today. Living close to his parents makes it easy for Dr. Meyer and his dad to continue their shared hobbies of mountain climbing and flying together, since both have their pilot’s license. Adventures and school have taken him around the world, but he’s happy to be home again. He’ll go on more foreign medical mission trips, but Northeast Tennessee is home. “I always wanted to come back,” he said. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

I grew up in North Carolina and went to college in Chattanooga, Tenn. After I completed my undergraduate degree, I moved to Johnson City and received my medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine where I also completed my residency and laboratory fellowship. My husband and I love this area and are still here after 19 years. We enjoy outdoor activities such as biking and waterskiing. The small town atmosphere of Northeast Tennessee has proven to be a safe and active place to raise our kids. For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a doctor. I’ve had many mentors throughout my residency, but my greatest mentor is my father, who is also a surgeon. In medical school, I tried other specialties, but I realized there just wasn’t any specialty I enjoyed more than surgery. Meeting new and interesting people along with the professional interaction with my colleagues are some of the things I enjoy most about being a surgeon. My personal philosophy for treating patients is that physicians were put on earth to serve others. I believe God created us to be His hands and feet, which is a great privilege and responsibility. I listen closely to my patients because I find that they often will tell me their diagnosis before I even ask. My husband, Mark, is in long-term care administration. We have been married for 19 years and have three children, Abbie, Andrew, and Megan who are all in elementary school and keep us constantly busy. One of my favorite hobbies is playing racquetball. I also enjoy biking, waterskiing, reading and baking with my oldest daughter. I am involved in the children's ministries at my church, and I serve on the school board at Living Springs Christian Academy in Gray, TN. Dr. Defluiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Shipley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mccune-Albright Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

. Dr. Doyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Hodge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Hoover is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

. Dr. Floresguerra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

. Dr. Garrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

. Dr. Cutshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombophlebitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Venous Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

. Dr. Shankle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

. Dr. Mccommons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

. Dr. Nuckolls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

. Dr. Bazouni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

. Dr. Hodge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

. Dr. Ketron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Low Sodium Level, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Garrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy.