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.
“I am extremely grateful for Dr LaBonne, she and her staff truly care about not just me but all of their patients. Melissa, her staff nurse is very caring and compassionate as well. I highly recommend Dr LaBonne to everyone I meet.”
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.
Kristen Elam was born and raised in Manchester, TN. She is a board certified nurse practitioner. She attended Middle Tennessee State University and graduated with honors with her Bachelor's Degree in December of 2010. After graduation, she worked at St. Thomas Rutherford in the Adult ICU and then the Neonatal unit, gaining years of experience in all age groups. She earned her Master's of Science in Nursing at the University of Huntsville in Alabama in December 2013. Kristen joined Trussler Medical Group in January 2014. She is married to Chris Elam with three children, Cooper, Sawyer and Reese.
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.
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. Blackburn joined StatCare in 2022 to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2019 and completed Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee in 2022. Dr. Blackburn is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine, the American College of Physicians, and Women in Medicine. She enjoys hiking, running, basketball, and spending time with family.
Dr. Jerden comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from University of Tennessee in 1998. Dr. Jerden completed Residency in 2001. He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2001 and currently remains board certified. Dr. Jerden is a member of the American College of Physicians and the 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.
Dr. Zibas comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1992. Dr. Zibas completed a residency in Internal Medicine at UAB in Birmingham, followed by a chief residency at Baptist Health Systems in Birmingham. She received her 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. Betanzos comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2012 and completed Residency in Internal Medicine at Creighton University in 2015. Dr. Betanzos is a member of the American Medical Association.
Dr. Harter joined StatCare in 2021 to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. She graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018 and completed Residency in Internal Medicine at Marshall University in 2021. Dr. Harter is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society of Nuclear Medicine/Technologist Section. She enjoys biking, traveling to new places, cooking, reading, and hiking.
Dr. Doleh comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2003. Dr. Doleh completed his internal medicine residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland in 2006. He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2007 and currently remains board certified.
Dr. Meyette comes to StatCare to practice in the field of hospitalist internal medicine. He graduated from St. George’s University in 2003. Dr. Meyette completed Residency in 2006 at Munson Medical Center/Michigan State University, Traverse City, MI. He received his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2006. Dr. Meyette is a member of the American Medical Association.
Since 1999, StatCare has been providing high-quality, personalized pulmonary and sleep medicine services to adults in and around Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and Athens, Tennessee. The practice is one of the largest privately held internal medicine hospitalist and pulmonary services groups in the nation and has accreditation from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) as a certified center of excellence for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
With a focus on improving patient experience and treatment outcomes, the board-certified physicians take an evidence-based approach to care. They also value the importance of patient education to empower individuals to stay in control of their health.
StatCare offices feature advanced diagnostic technologies to identify conditions like pulmonary fibrosis, lung nodules and masses, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The providers customize treatment plans using lifestyle changes, medications, and other non-surgical therapies to improve lung function and resolve symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, and fatigue.
The StatCare sleep clinic can address daytime sleepiness, cognitive issues, and other symptoms of sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders. The outpatient sleep clinic provides resources like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask fittings and referrals for dental appliances to improve nighttime breathing.
StatCare providers are always striving to improve the patient experience. They offer in-office evaluations and can also meet with patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and other care settings. The providers serve as a communication bridge between primary care providers and specialists to ensure patients have the continuous care they deserve.
In addition to scheduled appointments, StatCare offers after-hours assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to address medical emergencies.
To schedule a consultation at StatCare, call the office near you or book an appointment online today.
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