Dr. James B Rivers MD
Internist
1819 W Clinch Ave Suite 114 Knoxville TN, 37916Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Rivers is an internist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Rivers 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. Rivers 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
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Gout
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearest Hospitals
THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920