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Dr. James Rivers Jr, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.4 (8)
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31 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. James Rivers Jr, MD

Dr. James Rivers Jr, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 31 years of experience. They graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES and is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Leconte Medical Center and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Rivers Jr an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Rivers Jr works at Summit Medical Group in Knoxville, TN. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rivers Jr' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Summit Medical Groupfort Sanders
    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 114, Knoxville, TN 37916 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-1631
  2. 2
    Summit Express Clinic
    103 MIDLAKE DR, Knoxville, TN 37918 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 687-7704
  3. 3
    Knoxville Hma Physician Management LLC
    7323 Chapman Hwy Ste 170, Knoxville, TN 37920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 579-0599

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  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
  • Leconte Medical Center
  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

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    • Internal Medicine

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    • 31 years of experience
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    Education & Certifications

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    • SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES
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    Dr. Rivers Jr works at Summit Medical Group in Knoxville, TN. View the full address on Dr. Rivers Jr’s profile.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Rivers Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rivers Jr.

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