Dr. James Douglas Yates, MD

Dr. James Yates specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing over six decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. His extensive career spans 62 years of dedicated patient care. Dr. Yates is fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish.

Dr. Yates practices at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and the University of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations requiring immediate intervention. His diagnostic skills include performing heart rhythm tests and blood work to evaluate cardiovascular health. Dr. Yates also utilizes chest imaging techniques to assess heart and lung function.