Summary

Dr. Joseph Tamez is a pulmonologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He completed his pediatric residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital, followed by specialized fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology at Children's Hospital Medical Center. With 31 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Tamez holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Tamez practices at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and sees patients at locations throughout Roanoke, Virginia. He specializes in treating breathing conditions such as sleep apnea and respiratory failure. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health. Patients have given Dr. Tamez an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 31 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • U Ark For Med Scis-Ark Chldns Hosp
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph R. Tamez has 2 locations

Carilion Children's Hospital

1906 Belleview Ave SeRoanoke, VA 24014

Carilion Children's Pediatric Pulmonology

4348 Electric Road, Main EntranceRoanoke, VA 24018
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

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PulmonologyPulmonologyCritical Care MedicineCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.5 
31 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Roanoke , VAChristiansburg , VABoston , MADallas , TX
Med School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph R. Tamez

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph R. Tamez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph R. Tamez has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatrics
  • Pulmonary Disease

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

U Ark For Med Scis-Ark Chldns Hosp
Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Pulmonology; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Pediatrics
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program

Medical School

University of Texas Medical School, HoustonGraduated in 1995
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston TxGraduated in 1995

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph R. Tamez affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph R. Tamez is affiliated with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Joseph R. Tamez's office located?
Dr. Joseph R. Tamez's office is located at 1906 Belleview Ave Se, Roanoke, VA, 24014.

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