. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Sialic Acid Storage Disease, Sialuria, PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, and Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency.

. Dr. Misischia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

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

. Dr. Neglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Endoscopy.

"Dr. Meredith Janelle moved to Johnson City for her residency program at East Tennessee State University. She fell in love with the region and decided to plant her roots here. She says, ""the patient's story provides me with almost all of the information I need to create an assessment and treatment plan."" Dr. Janelle says, “I love seeing my patients enjoy the benefits of health and wellness. I find that being a part of someone’s health and weight loss journey is one of the most fulfilling parts of being a doctor.”". Dr. Janelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Metabolic Syndrome, and Ureteroscopy.

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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

. Dr. Sadeghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Sciatica, and Lung Metastases.

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

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

. Dr. Hewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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

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

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

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