Internal Medicine Doctors in Blountville, TN Accepting Medicare

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Gerry Boccarossa, DO
Internal Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 412 Mountain View Ct, Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: 423-220-0650    

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Popular Specializations in Blountville, TN:

Psychiatry & Neurology
Internal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology


Internal Medicine: A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


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