Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr Gwinyai Chikwava, MD, MBA, is a board certified Internal Medicine physician. He earned his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN and completed his residency at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Dr Chikwava also completed his MBA at Emory University School of Business in 2023. He has interests in global health leadership, obesity medicine, healthcare policy, and health equity.
I am a board certified physician assistant with over 25 years of medical experience including emergency, internal, and integrative medicine. My philosophy is that great health and vitality can be attained given the right conditions. I love to help patients formulate the right plan to attain those right conditions for the enjoyment and improvement of the quality of their lives. I truly care about my patients, and through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high quality care utilizing the most recent advances in medicine.
I am a US Army Combat Veteran and recipient of two Meritorious Service Commendation Medals, among other awards. I speak fluent Spanish and hold a Doctorate in Business degree with emphasis in Healthcare Management and Leadership and a PhD in Health Sciences.
Dr. Reem Ahmed is a distinguished physician with a profound commitment to her profession. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Khartoum's School of Medicine, followed by the completion of her internal medicine residency at Atlanta Medical Center. Dr Ahmed is a staunch advocate for preventative medicine as a primary method for enhancing life quality. Her approach to patient-centered care is driven by her unwavering passion and leadership.
Janice Lynn Bass is a Board Certifed Family Nurse Practitioner and DOT Medical Examiner. She has a Master's of Science degree from Vanderbilt University. With over twenty years' experience, she has worked in family medicine, pulmonology, & sleep medicine, and as a nursing clinical coordinator. She has worked with Trussler Medical Group for eight years. She and her husband, Michael, live in Manchester, and have seven wonderful children, and one spoiled Maltese.
Hanna Lovelady was born and raised in Manchester, TN. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with AANP certification. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Middle Tennessee State University with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in Decmeber of 2014. After graduation she worked in the Saint Thomas Rutherford Emergency Department as an RN until graduating from the University of Alabama in Huntville with her Master's of Science in Nursing in December of 2017. Hanna joined the Trussler Medical Group along with her sister Kristen Elam, FNP in January of 2018.
Jay Michael Trussler, DO, is a board-certified physician and a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and is highly experienced in all areas of Family Medicine. He offers comprehensive services at his Middle Tennessee locations in Manchester and Monteagle, where he focuses on pediatrics, primary care, and the management of chronic diseases, such as COPD and diabetes. Dr. Trussler is a member of the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians and has previously served as the Chief of Staff for both the Medical Center of Manchester and Unity Medical Center hospitals in Manchester, Tennessee.
In addition to his expertise as a family medicine physician, Dr. Trussler is skilled in several aesthetic technologies, including SculpSure® body contouring, Icon™ laser skin treatments, and Botox® injection therapy. With these technologies, he can treat wrinkles, dark spots, stretch marks, unwanted body fat, and other aesthetic flaws.
Dr. Trussler entered the medical field as an emergency medical technician before pursuing his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He finished his internship and residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and a voting Delegate to the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians Congress of Delegates. He also serves as a clinical instructor for Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and several other training institutions in the Southeast. He is an Associate Medical Director for Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care and a Medical Director for SunCrest Home Health. He also serves as the Tactical Physician for Manchester City Police Department and is the Deputy Medical Examiner for Coffee County. He is the team physician for Coffee County football, baseball, wrestling, and most other sports.
When not tending to his patients, Dr. Trussler enjoys taking active vacations with his wife and two children, hiking, camping, overlanding, and is an avid pilot flying both fixed wing single engine airplanes and helicopters. He coaches both his children as the participate in youth football and baseball. He has also participated in medical missionary trips to Mexico and Africa, where he volunteered his medical skills for people in need.
Dr. Pugh comes to StatCare to practice in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2010). He became a Doctor of Medicine in 2015 before completing both Residency and Fellowship at the University of Tennessee. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, and the SVMIC Forum.
Dr. Weaver comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from University of Tennessee in 2000. Dr. Weaver completed Residency in 2003 He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2003 and currently remains board certified. Dr. Weaver is a member of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Wilder comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1997. Dr. Wilder completed Residency in 2000 He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2000 and currently remains board certified. Wilder is a member of the Tennessee Medical Association.
Dr. Imayama joined StatCare to practice pulmonary and critical care medicine in 2024. She received her medical degree from Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, completed Internal Medicine Residency training at Saint Francis Medical Center, and Fellowship training at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Imayama is board-certified in Critical Care, Pulmonary, and Sleep Medicine.
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