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.
Dr. Vickie Turnbough is a respected Internal Medicine Specialist practicing in Athens, Tennessee for over thirty years. Her medical expertise and sincere concern for patient health has fostered deep relationships with her patients and their families.
Dr. Turnbough graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and competed her Internal Medicine Residency at Akron General Medical Center in Akron, Ohio in 1993. Since that time, she has providied superior medical care for her community. She is affiliated with Starr Regiounal Medical Cenrer Physician's Services, additionally, she is medical director for Caris Hopsice, and Accent Home Care, both in Athens, Tennessee.
Dr. Turnbough has been Sally Moss's supervising physician both within her Starr practice and with GET WELLness SOON since 2022. GET WELLness SOON is pleased to have Dr. Turnbough's expertise and attention to detail partnered with Sally's passion for wellness and optimal health for all their patients.
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 the 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 two children, hiking, camping, and overlanding. He is also an avid pilot, flying both fixed-wing single-engine airplanes and helicopters. He coaches his children as they participate in youth football and baseball. Additionally, he has participated in medical missionary trips to Mexico, Africa, Brazil, and Iraq, where he volunteered his medical skills to those in need.
“My visit with Dr. T & his staff was very patient friendly, explanation of all procedures were simple and understandable, i will enjoy Dr. T & his staff as my primary care physician.”
Dr. Jay Trussler, DO
Family Physician
847 West Main Street
Monteagle, TN 37356
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Hanna Cunningham, FNP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 36.4 mi
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.
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.
Dr. Wyckstandt joined StatCare in 2018 to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2013 and completed Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas in 2016. Before joining StatCare, he practiced in Kansas. Dr. Wyckstandt is a member of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Zibas comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1992. Dr. Zibas completed Residency at University of Alabama Birmingham in 1996. He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1996 and currently remains board certified. Dr. Zibas is a member of the American Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association.
Dr. Morrison comes to StatCare to practice in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Morrison completed Internal Medicine Residency at Mercy Hospital with the University of Pittsburgh, PA and his Fellowship in 2009 at the University of Vermont, Burlington, VT. He has a special interest in advanced pulmonary diagnostics utilizing bronchoscopic computer navigation and endobronchial ultrasound techniques for diagnosing lung lesions. In addition to advanced diagnostics, he has an additional special interest in advanced interventional pulmonary including airway stenting, tumor debulking, bronchial thermoplastic, pleural diagnostics and interventions. He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2006, Pulmonary Disease in 2008 and Critical Care Medicine in 2009 and remains board certified in both fields. Dr. Morrison is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.
Dr. Buckner comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from University of Arizona in 1998. Dr. Buckner completed Residency in 2002. He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2002 and currently remains board certified. Dr. Buckner is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine.
Dr. Swisher comes to StatCare practicing in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine since 1995. He completed undergraduate, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs at The Pennsylvania State University prior to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine degree at Jefferson Medical College. Subsequently, Dr. Swisher completed an Internal Medicine Residency in 1992 and Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship in 1995 at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. He maintains board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Swisher is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, Pulmonary Hypertension Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine and Christian Medical and Dental Association. His special interest is pulmonary vascular diseases.
Dr. Nuyen comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean in 2003. Dr. Nuyen completed Residency in 2006. He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2006 and currently remains board certified. Dr. Nuyen is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and Tennessee Medical Association.
Dr. Bashar Bargoty is a Pulmonologist in Knoxville, TN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center. Dr. Bargoty received his medical degree from University of Baghdad College of Medicine and then completed both his Internal Medicine residency and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. He began working with StatCare in 2015.
Dr. Bargoty is board certified in both Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and is experienced in Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial lung disease, Pleural effusions, Lung nodules, Lung cancer, Pulmonary Hypertension, and all aspects of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Bargoty is an experienced Interventional Pulmonologist and performs advanced pulmonary diagnostics utilizing bronchoscopic computer navigation and endobronchial ultrasound techniques for diagnosing lung lesions. He has several medical research publications and had received the American Thoracic Society Abstract Scholarship Award at The American Thoracic Society International Conference, 2014.
Dr. Bargoty enjoys teaching medical students and serves as an adjunct faculty member at Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of his busy practice, Dr. Bargoty likes to enjoy outdoor activities around Knoxville and the Smokey Mountains with his wife and two children. He is fluent in English, Arabic and knows basic Hebrew.
