Dr. Joseph Robert Hames, MD

Dr. Joseph Hames is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Memorial Health University Medical Center. With 44 years of dedicated service in healthcare, Dr. Hames has developed extensive experience treating patients across multiple medical settings. He provides care in English to serve his community's needs.

Dr. Hames practices at Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County and sees patients at Hometown Health Clinic locations in McKenzie, Tennessee. His clinical expertise includes treating substance use disorders, particularly helping patients overcome heroin addiction and opioid dependency. He also specializes in addressing prescription medication misuse, providing comprehensive care for individuals struggling with these challenging conditions. Through his dual specialty training, Dr. …Hames offers both ongoing primary care and acute emergency medical services to patients throughout the region.