Summary

Dr. Joseph Contarino is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with 44 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Marquette General Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive primary care while also handling urgent medical situations.

Dr. Contarino practices at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and maintains affiliations with several medical centers including Calais Community Hospital and Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville. He specializes in treating respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and COPD, as well as chronic lung diseases. His emergency medicine background enables him to perform critical procedures like electrocardiograms and provide immediate emergency care when patients need it most. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 44 years of experience
  • Marquette General Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

1700 Medical Center PkwyMurfreesboro, TN 37129

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44 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks English
Murfreesboro , TNLawrenceville , GABoca Raton , FLOrlando , FL
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Richard Contarino has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Richard Contarino has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Richard Contarino holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Marquette General Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Contarino's NPI number is 1467491043.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Contarino affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Contarino is affiliated with Calais Community Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville, Baptist Medical Center Leake Inc, Cottage Hospital Inc, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Westlawn.
Does Dr. Joseph Contarino accept my insurance?
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