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Summary
Dr. James Yates has practiced cardiology and internal medicine for 62 years and is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital. He treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency, and performs electrocardiograms and chest fluoroscopy.
Dr. Yates completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System and sees patients in Knoxville, Tennessee. He speaks English, French, German, and Spanish.
Dr. Yates completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System and sees patients in Knoxville, Tennessee. He speaks English, French, German, and Spanish.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 62 years of experience
- speaks English, French, German, Spanish
- University Of Michigan Health System
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Douglas Yates has 3 locationsRiver Valley Health
2018 Western AveKnoxville, TN 37921 Tel: (865) 544-0406
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital
1924 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920 Tel: (865) 305-9000
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| Speaks English, French, German, Spanish | |||
| Knoxville , TN | Knoxville , TN | Knoxville , TN | Oak Ridge , TN |
| Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Douglas Yates
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Douglas Yates has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Douglas Yates has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
62 Years Experience
Dr. James Douglas Yates 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 Michigan Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1964.
NPI Number
Dr. Yates' NPI number is 1487655098.
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- Where is Dr. James Yates's office located?
- Dr. James Yates's office is located at 2018 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37921.
- Which hospitals is Dr. James Yates affiliated with?
- Dr. James Yates is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and University Of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital.
- Does Dr. James Yates accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Yates accepts on their Vitals profile.
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- Dr. James Yates has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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