Dr. Amy Spears Hix M.D.
Hospitalist
438 N. Whitney Avenue Suite 3 Cookeville TN, 38501About
Dr. Amy Hix is a hospitalist practicing in Cookeville, TN. Dr. Hix specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Hix manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Hix works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1998
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