Dr. Rodney Sturgeon MD
Family Practitioner
4117 E Emory Rd Knoxville TN, 37938About
Dr. Rodney Sturgeon is a family practitioner practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Sturgeon specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Sturgeon possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School 2003
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Hypothyroidism
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Jaundice
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