Ruchi has been a Board Certified Physician Assistant since 2015. She has worked in family medicine and dermatology in Alabama and Tennessee. Ruchi joined MMC in January 2019, where she provides a variety of clinical services to patients of all ages for acute and chronic dermatologic diseases and concerns. In her free time, Ruchi likes to read, travel, and spend time with her family, friends, and dog.Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Physician AssistantsSociety of Dermatology Physician Assistants, Fellow. Ms. Patel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Hemangioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.

Jeffrey Day is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Mr. Day is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Cervical Myelopathy, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Mr. Day is currently accepting new patients.

AREAS OF EXPERTISEComplete skin examinations including melanoma surveillance. Punch/excisional/tangential biopsies. Intralesional steroid injections. Wide excision of benign and malignant lesions. Proficient in suturing techniques such as: deep dermal, simple running, running subcuticular and interrupted. Wound management and dressings. Collection of wound cultures. Surgery consultation and pre-operative planning. Post-operative care. Hospital discharge planning. First assisting in the operating room. Medical record navigation and documentation. Hand evaluations. CMC and MCP joint injections. Trigger finger injections. Breast examinations and implant surveillance. Mastoid cavity cleaning. Foreign body removal. Anterior nasal packing. Fiberoptic laryngoscopy.CERTIFICATIONNCCPA Board Certified Physician AssistantTRAININGMasters: Bethel UniversityUndergraduate: Tennessee Technological UniversityMMC & SC AFFILIATION2023ABOUT ALLISONAlli completed her undergraduate degree from Tennessee Technological University in 2012 and received her Advanced Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Bethel University in 2016.She lives in Cookeville with her husband, daughter, and son. Most of her free time is spent with her children playing outside either on a soccer field, or a golf course. She is an avid lover of all animals with plans to acquire as many as her husband will allow. Alli also enjoys traveling to new places as often as she can. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Tissue Biopsy.

ABOUT JESSICAJessica graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 2007. She then earned her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in 2010. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.Jessica has had the pleasure of serving the Murfreesboro area in endocrinology for the past 7 years and is excited to continue providing care to the community at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic. She has experience in the advancement of diabetes care with management of insulin pumps as well as continuous glucose monitoring systems.Jessica resides in Murfreesboro with her husband and two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, shopping, spending time with her family and 2 miniature schnauzers, and escaping to the beach.PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONAmerican Academy of Physician AssistantsAmerican Society of Endocrinology for Physician AssistantsTennessee Academy of Physician Assistants. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

Erika graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry in 2012. She then earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Christian Brothers University in 2017. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She has practiced as a Physician Assistant in Primary Care, Family Medicine and Endocrinology. Erika lives in Brentwood, TN with her husband and their two dogs. Her hobbies include: shopping, reading, spending time with family, and community service with her sorority. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

Emily Teague, PA-C completed her undergraduate degree at DePauw University where she majored in Biology. After graduating, she gained valuable experience as a microbiology research scientist as well as in an Emergency Department before earning her Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies. After completing her graduate studies, Emily moved to Asheville, North Carolina, where she practiced as a Physician Assistant specializing in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.She and her husband, along with their two dogs, are excited to have returned to Middle Tennessee. Emily is eager to join the team at MMC and the Comprehensive Breast Center, where she looks forward to caring for patients. She enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with family. Her top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction and Food Allergy.

Shelton Brewer is an Otolaryngologist and a Physician Assistant in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Mr. Brewer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and Vertigo.

Natalie Bass is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Ms. Bass is currently accepting new patients.

Kirby Groover is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms. Ms. Groover is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Pope-Maloney is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ms. Pope-Maloney has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Her top area of expertise is Cervical Myelopathy. Ms. Pope-Maloney is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Methvin is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Her top area of expertise is Plaque Psoriasis. Ms. Methvin is currently accepting new patients.

Raquel Bellmer is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Her top area of expertise is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). Ms. Bellmer is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Carano is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Her top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms. Ms. Carano is currently accepting new patients.

Sangeetha Mccollum is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ms. Mccollum has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Grace is originally from Nicholasville, Kentucky, and graduated from the University of Kentucky Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Human Health Sciences. From there, she received a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Lipscomb University. While at the University of Kentucky, she worked in neurosurgery research, specializing in cerebral vascular disease and neurogenetics. At MMC, Grace is looking forward to applying her previous background in neurology to various pediatric neurological and behavioral health disorders. Outside of work, she enjoys settling in town with her fiancé, eating at every local Mexican restaurant, and cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats.CERTIFICATIONCITI Research CertifiedPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS).

Kirsten is originally from a small town in West Tennessee. She graduated Magna Cum Laude at MTSU where she obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology. Her passion for both behavioral health and medicine is what inspired her to pursue continuing education at South College for a master's in physician assistant studies. While going to school at MTSU, she starting her career with MMC as a CNA within the MMC NOW clinics and the Pediatrics department. Coming full circle, Kirsten has chosen to return to Pediatrics to assist in managing behavioral health conditions and acute care. She loves to attend concerts, axe throwing, watching sports, and spending time with her family and friends.

Emily Philpott is a Physician Assistant in Antioch, Tennessee. Ms. Philpott is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Fractured Spine. Ms. Philpott is currently accepting new patients.

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