Steven J. Baumrucker, MD, FAAFP, FAAHPM, HMDC is the System Medical Director for Ballad Health’s palliative medicine service line. With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Baumrucker specializes in providing compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management, quality of life, and holistic support. Dr. Baumrucker’s contributions extend beyond primary care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, personalized care during challenging times. His dedication to improving the lives of patients and their families is evident through his work in palliative care. For those interested in exploring Dr. Baumrucker’s research, he has authored several articles, which can be found on PubMed . His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Pain, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Cook is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

Julie Haun is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Haun is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Essential Thrombocythemia.

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Stephen Gipson is a Palliative Medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Gipson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Central Pain Syndrome, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica, and Spinal Stenosis.

David Bentley is a Palliative Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bentley is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

Julia West is a Palliative Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. West has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top area of expertise is Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

Edward Brumfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Cleveland, Tennessee. Dr. Brumfield is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Sanford Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

Thomas Tesauro is a Palliative Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tesauro is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Atrial Fibrillation.

Kathleen Locker is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Locker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Malnutrition, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Maribeth Bosshardt is a Palliative Medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bosshardt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

Barton Sanders is a Palliative Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sanders is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Chronic Pain.

Kevin Childers is a Palliative Medicine provider in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Childers is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Childers is currently accepting new patients.

Christina Macmurdo is a Palliative Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Macmurdo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Andrew Wooldridge is a Palliative Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wooldridge is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Heather Reed is a Palliative Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Reed is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Liver Failure, and Fractured Spine.

Sandhya Mudumbi is a Palliative Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mudumbi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Dehydration, Chronic Pain, and Endoscopy.

Jennifer Erich is a Palliative Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee.

James Meadows is a Palliative Medicine provider in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Faiza Rehman is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Dementia, Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

Brittany Cowfer is a Palliative Medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are L1 Syndrome, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Robert Forti is a Palliative Medicine provider in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Chronic Pain, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Fractured Spine. Dr. Forti is currently accepting new patients.

Martin Duclos is a Palliative Medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.