Dr. Michael H West MD
Family Practitioner
1208 Merchant Dr Knoxville TN, 37912About
Dr. Michael West is a family practitioner practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. West 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. West 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
E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn 1988
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- High Cholesterol
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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