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Dr. James Michel is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician with extensive experience in cardiovascular disease. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. With 54 years of medical practice, Dr. Michel brings decades of clinical expertise to patient care. He provides services in English.
Dr. Michel practices at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and also serves patients at the Free Medical Clinic, both located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive heart care while addressing broader internal medicine needs. The combination of his cardiovascular expertise and internal medicine background enables him to treat patients with complex medical conditions that may affect multiple body systems.
Dr. Michel practices at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and also serves patients at the Free Medical Clinic, both located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive heart care while addressing broader internal medicine needs. The combination of his cardiovascular expertise and internal medicine background enables him to treat patients with complex medical conditions that may affect multiple body systems.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 54 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Ray Michel has 2 locationsFree Medical Clinic
116 E Division RdOak Ridge, TN 37830 Tel: (865) 483-3904
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Speaks English | |||
| Oak Ridge , TN | Knoxville , TN | Knoxville , TN | Knoxville , TN |
| Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: ARIZONA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE OF MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY | Med School: King Edward Medical University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Ray Michel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Ray Michel has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
54 Years Experience
Dr. James Ray Michel 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
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Louisville School Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1972.
NPI Number
Dr. Michel's NPI number is 1205881240.
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- Dr. James Michel's office is located at 116 E Division Rd, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. James Michel affiliated with?
- Dr. James Michel is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge.
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