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Dr. Richard Sowell, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.4 (32)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Richard Sowell, MD

Dr. Richard Sowell, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 29 years of experience. They graduated from Medical University of South Carolina and is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Sowell, completed a residency at University of Al Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sowell an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Sowell works at CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group in Chattanooga, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Nausea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Sowell's Office Locations

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    CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group
    605 Glenwood Dr Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 225-5327
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Nausea
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer

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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Nausea
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Shortness of Breath
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Joint Pain
Wellness Examination
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Pharyngitis
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Breast Pain
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Depressive Disorders
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Injuries
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Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Neck Muscle Strain
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syncope
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Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Allergy Treatment
Biopsy
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Bone Density Scan
Immunization
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Injection
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Pap Smear
Physical Examination
Puncture Aspiration
Spirometry
Urinalysis
Vaccination
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    • Aetna
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.4
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1386621944
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Al Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
    • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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    Dr. Richard Sowell, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sowell is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Sowell has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Sowell works at CHI Memorial Chattanooga Internal Medicine Group in Chattanooga, TN. View the full address on Dr. Sowell’s profile.

    Dr. Sowell has seen patients for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Nausea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sowell on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Sowell. 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. Sowell.

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