Mr. Christopher Richard Morris MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
Three Sheridan Square Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Christopher Morris is a rheumatologist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Morris specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Morris treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology- 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- General Care
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Fellowships
- Medical College of Georgia, Rheumatology, GA, USA 1993
- Bowman Gray S. of Medicine, Rheumatology, NC, USA 1992
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