Kyle Ward, DO, decided on a career in medicine after encouragement from his mother, who was a post anesthesia care unit nurse. After completing his at residency at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he chose to stay in the Appalachian Highlands to practice medicine. Dr. Ward enjoys being able to treat patients of all ages and understands the importance of listening to a patient’s whole story in order to best help them. As a personal philosophy, he believes “in treating each patient as if they were my own family.”. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

"Lauren Burns, DO, believes in caring for the whole person: mind, body and spirit. ""When you truly listen to your patients, they'll tell you exactly what they need,"" she says. Originally from Philadelphia and raised in southern New Jersey, Dr. Burns was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands by its mountains, outdoor opportunities and welcoming community. Inspired by her mother, a nurse, and her father, an emergency medical technician, she began volunteering in healthcare at 16 and found her calling in medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Burns enjoys traveling with her husband, crocheting and relaxing on her porch surrounded by wildlife and her cats.". Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hemochromatosis.

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

. Dr. Newberry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Lymphadenitis, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Bernie Sergent, DO, completed his medical training in the Appalachian Highlands and moved back here after a brief time working in Kentucky. These mountains are his home, and he loves the community relationships he is forming with his patients. Dr. Sergent actively engages with his patients during their care journey so they can live the best version of their life possible. Dr. Sergent believes listening to his patients is vital because, as he says, “they'll tell you what's wrong and sometimes how to help them fix the issue. I just have to listen carefully.”. Dr. Sergent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Dysgraphia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Secondary Parkinsonism, Hypertension, and X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia.

. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Renfro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Vijay Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norton, Virginia. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Acute Coronary Syndrome. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Sheppard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norton, Virginia. Dr. Sheppard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Shingles, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Emory Mullins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norton, Virginia. Dr. Mullins 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), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Jody Bentley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norton, Virginia. Dr. Bentley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, Lymphadenitis, Shingles, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

James Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norton, Virginia. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Movement Disorders. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

Bickley Craven is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Dr. Craven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Her top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Todd Cassel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dungannon, Virginia. Dr. Cassel is rated as an Advanced 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), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Cassel is currently accepting new patients.