51 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Atkinson, Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Where did Dr. Atkinson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Atkinson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Atkinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Atkinson speak?
Dr. Atkinson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Atkinson typically treat?
As an Internist, conditions treated by Dr. Joseph Atkinson may include:
Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Atkinson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Atkinson may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Atkinson accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Atkinson's office located?
Dr. Joseph Atkinson's Primary Practice
605 Glenwood Dr Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-2690
What is Dr. Atkinson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477530038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atkinson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atkinson
What is Dr. Joseph Atkinson's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.