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Summary
Dr. Desiree Roa treats substance use disorder, teen substance use disorder, and heroin use, and performs toxicology tests in her internal medicine and hospital medicine practice. She has 18 years of experience and is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek Medical Center. Dr. Roa earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and sees patients in Knoxville and Harriman, Tennessee.
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Quick Facts
- 18 years of experience
- 19 insurance plans accepted
- Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Desiree Lynn Roa has 3 locationsTennova Healthcare Turkey Creek Medical Center
10820 Parkside DrKnoxville, TN 37934 Tel: (865) 218-7011
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Critical Care Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 18 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Knoxville , TN | Lyons , CO | Mesquite , TX | Maryville , TN |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Desiree Lynn Roa
Medical Specialties
Dr. Desiree Lynn Roa has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Desiree Lynn Roa has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Desiree Lynn Roa holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Roa's NPI number is 1477714442.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Desiree Roa affiliated with?
- Dr. Desiree Roa is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Desiree Roa's office located?
- Dr. Desiree Roa's office is located at 10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37934.
- Does Dr. Desiree Roa accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Desiree Roa accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Desiree Roa accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Desiree Roa has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Is Dr. Desiree Roa accepting new patients?
- Dr. Desiree Roa has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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