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Dr. Jeffrey R Kappa MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

3/5(3)
2050 Meadowview Pkwy Kingsport TN, 37660
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Jeffrey Kappa is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Kappa specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Kappa often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Duke University School of Medicine 1981

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1989

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Treatments

  • Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Aneurysm
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Jeffrey R Kappa MD's Practice location

Practice At 2050 Meadowview Pkwy

2050 Meadowview Pkwy -
Kingsport, TN 37660
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New patients: 423-230-5000
Fax: 423-245-2396, 423-230-5010

Practice At 914 Broad St Suite 2a

914 Broad St Suite 2a -
Kingsport, TN 37660
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New patients: 423-245-6101
Fax: 423-245-2396

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WELLMONT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl

130 WEST RAVINE ROAD KINGSPORT TN 37662

Head northeast on Meadowview Parkway 3535 ft
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INDIAN PATH MEDICAL CENTERl

2000 BROOKSIDE DR KINGSPORT TN 37660

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FRANKLIN WOODS COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

300 MED TECH PARKWAY JOHNSON CITY TN 37604

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WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD BRISTOL TN 37620

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WELLMONT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERl

130 WEST RAVINE ROAD KINGSPORT TN 37662

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INDIAN PATH MEDICAL CENTERl

2000 BROOKSIDE DR KINGSPORT TN 37660

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Continue straight onto E Windsor Street 1060 ft
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