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Internal Medicine Doctors in Tennessee

Internists are doctors for adults. They manage everyday health and long-term conditions, and coordinate care with specialists. Below are 37 internal medicine doctors practising in Tennessee, across Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jackson and Johnson City, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Internal Medicine Doctors in Tennessee

  1. Whitney E. Lee, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Internal Medicine Nashville, TN 37203
  2. Christopher Nelson Internal Medicine Memphis, TN 38137
  3. Joanna King, MD Internal Medicine Knoxville, TN 37909
  4. Clark Baker Internal Medicine Chattanooga, TN 37404
  5. Kenneth Lessenberry, MD Internal Medicine Jackson, TN 38301
  6. Joseph J. Wallen, MD Internal Medicine Johnson City, TN 37684
  7. Karim A. Mahmoud, MD Internal Medicine Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  8. Ankur Vaidya, MD Internal Medicine Columbia, TN 38401
  9. William J. Steptoe, MD Internal Medicine Kingsport, TN 37660
  10. Dorsey A. Rickard, MD Internal Medicine Brentwood, TN 37027
  11. Jennifer M. Dannenberg, MD Internal Medicine Franklin, TN 37069
  12. Louis G. Talbert, MD Internal Medicine Germantown, TN 38138
  13. Chikodili N. Nebuwa, MD Internal Medicine Powell, TN 37849
  14. Sitara Kishore Internal Medicine Gallatin, TN 37066
  15. Amanda G. Halford, MD Internal Medicine Crossville, TN 38555
  16. Craig S. Graul, DO Internal Medicine Bristol, TN 37620
  17. George W. Robertson, MD Internal Medicine Lebanon, TN 37087
  18. Michael A. Henderson, MD Internal Medicine Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  19. Shayna Ba, MD Internal Medicine Hermitage, TN 37076
  20. James J. Maccarone, DO Internal Medicine Clarksville, TN 37040
  21. Caroline M. Farrar Internal Medicine Dickson, TN 37055
  22. Jonathan S. Bremer, MD Internal Medicine Elizabethton, TN 37643
  23. Leon Cochran, MD Internal Medicine Greeneville, TN 37743
  24. Michael A. Tan, MD Internal Medicine Morristown, TN 37814
  25. Walter P. Griffey, MD Internal Medicine Paris, TN 38242
  26. Douglas L. Damron, MD Internal Medicine Jefferson City, TN 37760
  27. Ephraim B. Gammada, MD, INTERNAL MEDICIN Internal Medicine Winchester, TN 37398
  28. Brian S. Waggoner, MD Internal Medicine Cookeville, TN 38501
  29. Mark E. Green, MD Internal Medicine Maryville, TN 37804
  30. Hailu T. Kabtimer, MD Internal Medicine Hendersonville, TN 37075
  31. Harold K. Johnson, MD Internal Medicine Newport, TN 37821
  32. Seema Maheshwari-Sharma, MD Internal Medicine Lenoir City, TN 37772
  33. Daniel P. Green, MD Internal Medicine Dyersburg, TN 38024
  34. Muhammad Saleem, MD Internal Medicine Bartlett, TN 38133
  35. Jennifer J. Feldhaus, MD Internal Medicine Shelbyville, TN 37160
  36. Cetin Hekimoglu, MD Internal Medicine McMinnville, TN 37110
  37. Leigh E. Daigle, MD Internal Medicine Cordova, TN 38018

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an internal medicine doctor

Common reasons

  • Yearly check-ups and preventive care
  • High blood pressure and cholesterol
  • Blood sugar concerns
  • Fatigue, aches and symptoms that are hard to pin down
  • Several conditions at once

Signs it may be time

  • You need a regular doctor who looks at the whole picture
  • A symptom has lasted more than a couple of weeks
  • Your labs came back outside the reference range
  • You were told to "follow up with your primary care doctor"

How to get the most from your internal medicine doctor visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • Notes on any symptom: when it started, how often, how strong
2

During: questions to ask

  • What do you think is going on, and what else could it be?
  • Which tests do I need, and what will they change?
  • What should I watch for before the next visit?
  • When should I call you instead of waiting?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Symptoms in your own words, with the time of day
  • Sleep, energy and stress
  • Blood pressure or weight, if your doctor asked you to track them

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

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Questions

How do I find an internal medicine doctor in Tennessee?

This page lists 37 internal medicine doctors practising in Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jackson and Johnson City, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an internal medicine doctor in Tennessee?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first internal medicine doctor appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; Notes on any symptom: when it started, how often, how strong.

What is the difference between internal medicine and family medicine?

Internists care for adults only and train deeply in adult conditions. Family medicine doctors care for all ages, from children to older adults. Both can be your primary care doctor.

How often should I see an internist?

Many adults have a yearly check-up, and more often when a condition is being managed. Your doctor will suggest a schedule that fits your health.

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