Dr. Vickie A Turnbough MD
Internist
711 Cook Dr Suite 110 Athens TN, 37303About
Dr. Vickie Turnbough is an internist practicing in Athens, TN. Dr. Turnbough specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Turnbough provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1990
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Sinusitis
- Emphysema
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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