"Chris Metzger, MD, believes in a straightforward yet deeply personal approach to patient care: ""Treat every patient with the same compassion and dedication you would want for yourself and your loved ones."" As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Metzger takes great pride in providing both preventive and life-saving treatments, finding fulfillment in making a meaningful difference in his patients' lives. Originally from Pittsburgh, Dr. Metzger feels privileged to serve the Appalachian Highlands community. He considers this region home because of its warm-hearted people and beautiful rolling hills.". Dr. Metzger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

"Mark Aziz, MD, followed his parents' path by becoming a physician. Dr. Aziz is originally from Egypt, but the beautiful mountains and lakes drew him to the Appalachian Highlands. ""This is a great place to raise a family and practice medicine,"" says Dr. Aziz. He enjoys providing cardiac services to the region. Listening to his patients gives Dr. Aziz the information he needs to develop their treatment strategy. Understanding his patients and their individual medical needs helps them lead healthier and happier lives.". Dr. Aziz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

. Dr. Nagre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

A Northeast Tennessee native, Robert Allen, MD, is no stranger to the Appalachian Highlands. Healthcare runs in the family, and Dr. Allen says he grew up watching his father, an internal medicine doctor, care for patients. Years later, Dr. Allen cares for a few of the same patients as his father. “There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone in need,” Dr. Allen said. “Always treat your patients to the best of your ability, and as if they were your family. Everyone comes from a different background and has different points of view, and the subtleties in their stories can make a big difference in the way you approach a particular pathology.” Dr. Allen has two children with his wife, who is a dentist locally. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Heart Attack, and Apoplexy.

Dr. Ryan Cronin developed an interest in medicine out of his desire to help others. After finishing his fellowship in vascular surgery, he decided to move back to the Appalachian Highlands, where he had completed medical school at East Tennessee State University. “This area is a beautiful canvas of mountainous terrain, but also a land filled with wonderful and spirted people,” he said. “I look forward to helping people heal and become healthier, and I try to approach my patients as if they are a member of my family.” Dr. Cronin is proud to serve the people of the region, and he aims to treat each person he encounters with respect and dignity, providing hope, comfort and healing. Dr. Cronin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, and Arterial Embolism.

. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Atherosclerosis.

. Dr. Kappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

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

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

Larry Breeding is an Interventional Cardiologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Breeding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.

Randall Towne is a Cardiologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Towne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphangiectasis.

Carli Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Roller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Roller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Roller is currently accepting new patients.

Holly Berndt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Berndt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Dysgraphia, Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Vascular Dementia. Dr. Berndt is currently accepting new patients.

Diana Nunley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Nunley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Nunley is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Jenkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Antisocial Personality Disorder, Prolidase Deficiency, Arginase Deficiency, and N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. Dr. Jenkins is currently accepting new patients.

John Bertuso is a Cardiologist in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Bertuso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Carotid Artery Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Warren Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gray Platelet Syndrome, Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency, Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, and Bernard-Soulier Syndrome. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.