Dr. Karen Elizabeth Rhea, MD

Dr. Karen Rhea is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing comprehensive care to adult patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Alabama Medical Center. With 12 years of experience in practice, Dr. Rhea has developed expertise in managing both routine adult health needs and the complex medical conditions that often affect older adults.

Dr. Rhea practices at multiple locations including Powell and Nashville, Tennessee, with her primary office at Internal Medicine Associates in Powell. She treats patients with joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teens. Her practice incorporates physical therapy approaches, strength training programs, and manual therapy techniques to help patients manage pain and improve mobility. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rhea highly for her care, giving her …an average rating of 5.0.