Jefferson Pierce Gillum DO
Hospitalist
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE OAK RIDGE TN, 37830About
Dr. Jefferson Gillum is a hospitalist practicing in OAK RIDGE, TN. Dr. Gillum specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Gillum manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Gillum 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.
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