Cocke county, TN

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Cocke County, Tennessee[edit | edit source]

  • Cocke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,662. Its county seat is Newport. Cocke County comprises the Newport, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Knoxville-Morristown-Sevierville, TN Combined Statistical Area.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Cocke County is situated in the northeastern part of Tennessee, bordering North Carolina. The county's geography is dominated by the Great Smoky Mountains and the Pigeon River.

Healthcare in Cocke County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a vital aspect of life in Cocke County, with several healthcare facilities providing services to the residents.

Newport Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Newport Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Newport, the county seat. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is part of the Tennova Healthcare network.

Rural Medical Services[edit | edit source]

  • Rural Medical Services is a network of community health centers serving Cocke County and surrounding areas. It offers primary care services, dental care, and behavioral health services. The organization operates several clinics in the county, including the Cosby Health Center and the Parrottsville Medical Center.

Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice[edit | edit source]

  • Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice provides home health and hospice care services to residents of Cocke County and other counties in East Tennessee. The organization offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other services.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Cocke County ranks 89th out of 95 counties in Tennessee for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. The county also has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Cocke County, Tennessee, is served by a variety of facilities, each providing unique services to meet the needs of the community. Despite the challenges, these institutions continue to strive for better health outcomes for all residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Cocke county, TN



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Brudecki Laura 1912437153 F Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department 2017 Family Practice Newport TN 37821
Conway Thomas 1558330241 M University Of Maryland School Of Medicine 1982 Family Practice 434 4th St Newport TN 37821 4236230640
Dewitt Nathan 1659528743 M University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 2008 Family Practice Hartford TN 37753
Dewitt Nathan 1659528743 M University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 2008 Family Practice Newport TN 37821
Dewitt Nathan 1659528743 M University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 2008 Family Practice Parrottsville TN 37843
Spiker Catherine 1760744726 F Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2012 Family Practice Newport TN 37821
Cardali Paul 1235180159 M University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine 1997 Internal Medicine Newport TN 37821
Cooley Melissa 1851501670 F University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 2005 Internal Medicine PEDIATRIC MEDICINE 610 Cosby Hwy Newport TN 37821 4236257777
Kirby John 1275539835 M Emory University School Of Medicine 1997 Internal Medicine 610 Cosby Hwy Newport TN 37821 4236257777
Overholt Candi 1760686711 F University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 2006 Internal Medicine Newport TN 37821

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Cocke county, TN - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Chaudhry Fahd 1407049539 M Other 2002 Interventional Cardiology Suite 201 Newport TN 37821
Hughes Michael 1598764565 MD M Mercer University School Of Medicine 1998 Psychiatry Newport TN 37821



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Davis Hazel 1154367233 CNA F Other 2000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Newport TN 37821
Patrick Jennifer 1952698367 F Other 2011 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Newport TN 37821
Duncan Jessica 1023440195 F Other 2013 Nurse Practitioner Parrottsville TN 37843
Greene Lisa 1134750466 F Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department 2019 Nurse Practitioner Newport TN 37821
Honaker Sarah 1053631713 F Other 2009 Nurse Practitioner Newport TN 37821
Jacobs Bruce 1356523310 M East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine 2007 Nurse Practitioner Newport TN 37821
Leon Ashley 1326496944 F Other 2022 Nurse Practitioner Newport TN 37821
Linkous Chance 1285034298 M Other 2014 Nurse Practitioner Hartford TN 37753
Steele Kurt 1366420267 M Southern College Of Optometry 1995 Optometry Newport TN 37821
Tarr Blane 1972529428 M University Of Alabama School Of Medicine 2006 Optometry Newport TN 37821

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