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Dr. James Lewis, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Lewis, MD

Dr. James Lewis, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in General Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Florida and is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lewis an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lewis works at Practice in Knoxville, TN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lewis' Office Locations

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    Office
    1926 Alcoa Hwy Ste 330, Knoxville, TN 37920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 544-9218
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    University of Tennessee Medical Center
    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 305-9218
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    1926 Alcoa Hwy Ste 300, Knoxville, TN 37920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 305-9218

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  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

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    About Dr. James Lewis, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    • 1053510586
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Florida
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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