. Dr. Garrett is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herpes Zoster Oticus, Shingles, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

. His top areas of expertise are Mccune-Albright Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Although I’m from Beaver, Pennsylvania, we moved to Tennessee to be near family who had relocated here. The sensible pace of life, beautiful seasons and strong family values of all the people we met here were the things that most attracted us to this region. Family medicine lets me interact with people of all ages and from all situations, allowing me to be on the front line of improving health. I also enjoy helping people navigate the complex medical system to get the care they need. By listening, I understand a patient’s priorities, and from there we can build a plan together. My wife, Michelle, and I have four young children. I love to be outside with my kids either working in the garden or riding bikes around town. I play the organ for Sunday services and organize meals and service projects for local missionaries. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

"Craig Schmalzried, MD, loves to help people, and he always knew he would someday work in medicine. Now being part of Ballad Health Medical Associates, he provides quality, compassionate care to patients of all ages. ""I try to keep things simple for patients by keeping the cost down and working to find things that can help them slowly make improvements,"" said Dr. Schmalzried, who is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. ""And family medicine is the best way for me to do that."" ""Patients know it's their health, so it's crucial for me to engage and listen to them. They're the ones who ultimately make the decisions about their healthcare."" A Texas native, Dr. Schmalzried decided to move to the Appalachian Highlands to be closer to his parents when they retired. Dr. Schmalzried found he really loved the mountain views and friendly people, and he relishes being part of the Elizabethton community. In his spare time, Dr. Schmalzried loves to eat local foods, catch races at Bristol Motor Speedway and go line dancing. Being a self-taught mechanic, he shares a passion for fixing up cars with his three sons. For more information about Dr. Craig Schmalzried, or to make an appointment, please call 423-543-1261". His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thalassemia.

. His top areas of expertise are Factor 7 Deficiency, Familial Hypofibrinogenemia, Factor 13 Deficiency, and Congenital Afibrinogenemia.

David Emerine, DO, decided on a career in medicine after watching his grandfather and uncle, both family medicine physicians in the Navy. Dr. Emerine strives to treat his patients like family. He enjoys developing relationships and having a positive impact on others. Dr. Emerine believes listening to patients helps find the best solution to the root of the problem. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, he moved to the Appalachian Highlands for family and the outdoor activities he and his wife enjoy.

. Dr. Stoots is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Sinusitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Empyema.

Kenneth Hopland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Dr. Hopland is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Neuropathy.

. Dr. Bayard is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

. Dr. Troxler is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Hepatitis C, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Hepatitis.

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. Dr. Bowling is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Low Sodium Level, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Colyar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Nave is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Wolcott Rallison Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

. Dr. Manginelli is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Dr Nathan Elliott is a board-certified family physician. He welcomes patients of all ages and has special interests in diabetes care, skin conditions and preventive health. Dr. Elliott is on the clinical faculty at LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Elliott is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder and Hepatitis C.

. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Candida Infection of the Skin, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Muscle Spasms, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Opioid Induced Constipation.

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